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Essential Safety IRC(s)
All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve Essential credentials to all students in the program. Credentials on the essential list are included based on the following criteria:
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
For this Program area, students must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve earn at least one of the listed Essential Program credentials.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| OSHA 10 General Industry | OSHA |
| S/P2 Cosmetology | SP2.org |
Essential Industry IRC(s)
The curriculum must offer at least 1000 hours of instruction to deliver the minimum level of required competencies in this framework.
The Chapter 74 Cosmetology Framework is aligned to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering.
240 CMR 4.00: Operation of Cosmetology Schools and Post-Secondary Institutions Vocational students must complete 1,000 hours in order for the Board to recognize hours earned prior to attaining 16 years of age.
| Certification | Certifying Organization |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist License | Commonwealth of Massachusetts |
Supplemental IRC(s)
Programs may choose to differentiate and expand upon their program by offering additional credentials. Credentials listed as Supplemental/Specialized may include:
- Credentials that are endorsed by local or regional industry associations or workforce boards
- Must be attainable for students in the program who master the competencies outlined in the relevant Career Technical Education Framework such as an advanced/stacked credential above the essentials
- May be equipment, tool, software or process specific if valued by industry.
All programs must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve at least one of the listed Essential Program Credentials.
- The certification must have high-value currency in the market, which can be gained through various processes including transparency initiatives, general awareness, endorsements and validations, regulations, hiring policies and practices, and/or procedures that can be used to translate the credential into academic credit.
- Must lead to improved hiring outcomes and/or increased earnings for students who attain the credential.
- Credentials required for employment in program field must be included.
For this Program area, students must (1) prepare students to take and (2) provide an opportunity to achieve earn at least one of the listed Essential Program credentials.
| Certification | Certifying Organization | Postsecondary |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetics License | Commonwealth of Massachusetts | |
| Manicurist License | Commonwealth of Massachusetts | |
| BarberSAFE Professional Barber | American Barber Association | X |
| Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator | National Council on Laser Certification | X |
| BarberSAFE Children Safety Certification | American Barber Association | X |
| Professional Makeup Certification | Art Institute of Makeup | |
| Master Makeup Certification | Art Institute of Makeup | |
| National Esthetician Certification | National Coalition of Estheticians Association | X |