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Programs Overview
AVI Career Training has programs leading to certifications in Esthetics, Master Esthetics, Cosmetology, Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing, Electrolysis, Massage Therapy, Instructor-Esthetics and Instructor-Cosmetology.
AVI Career Training offers the following programs
- Cosmetology -1000.00 Clock Hours
- Basic Esthetics -600.00 Clock Hours
- Master Esthetics -400.00 Clock Hours
- Instructor-Esthetics -400.00 Clock Hours
- Instructor-Cosmetology -600.00 Clock Hours
- Electrolysis-600.00 Clock Hours
- Massage Therapy -600.00 Clock Hours
- Cosmetic Laser Technician- 80 Clock Hours
- Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification – 900 Clock Hours
- Nail Tech Program 150 Clock Hours
Financial Aid Eligible Programs
- Basic Esthetics
- Master Esthetics
- Cosmetology
- Massage Therapy
- Electrolysis
High-quality training and education
AVI Career Training supports the professional Code of Ethics, as well as the standards of expert training. Students learn from experts to represent themselves professionally at all times until they graduate and get job placed by our career placement team.
Cosmetology
Objective : To train students in the challenging and fast-growing field of cosmetology. Students will gain competence in all aspects of the field of cosmetology to include: The study of skin care, nail care, hair care, hair shaping, chemical designing and relaxing, permanent waving and hair coloring, business theory and ethics. The student will be prepared to pass the state board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available in the field of cosmetology such as: owner or manager of a salon, the entertainment industries, as well as working as an instructor.
Textbook: Milady Standard Cosmetology, 13th Edition, Milady, New York, 2016. ISBN-13: 9781285769417
Cosmetology 1000 Clock Hours
| Theory: 633 Cl., Practical 367 CL. Total: 1000Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| laws & regulations | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| General Sciences | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| applied sciences | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Shampooing, Rinsing, & scalp treatments for all hair types, including textured hair | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Hair styling for all hair types, including textured | 5 | 60 | 65 |
| Hair cutting for all hair types, including textured hair | 65 | 60 | 125 |
| Permanent waving and chemical relaxing for all hair types, including textured hair | 55 | 60 | 115 |
| Hair coloring & bleaching for all hair types, including textured hair | 120 | 40 | 160 |
| Wigs, Hairpieces & Related theory | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Straight Razor use and shaving | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| Manicuring & Pedicuring | 28 | 47 | 75 |
| skincare | 145 | 15 | 160 |
| Makeup | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| Body & Other Treatments | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Hair Removal | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 633 | 367 | 1000 |
Clinical Requirements: The curriculum requirements for cosmetology must include the following minimum performances:
- Hair and scalp treatments 10
- Hair styling 320
- Tinting 15
- Bleaching and frosting 10
- Temporary rinses 10
- Semi-permanent color 10
- Cold permanent waving or chemical relaxing 25
- Hair shaping 50
- Wig care, styling, placing on model 5
- Finger waving and thermal waving 30
- Manicures and pedicures 15
- Basic facials and waxings 5
- Sculptured nails, nail tips, and wraps 20
Basic Esthetics
Objective : The program prepares the student to become a professional esthetician. You will be competent in all aspects of treating the skin, caring for the client, business theory and ethics, as well as manual and machine facial techniques. The student will be prepared to pass the Virginia State Board examination to obtain their license to practice and transition to the workforce.
Occupations Available: Numerous positions are available for the licensed esthetician including resorts, local salons, the leisure and entertainment industries as well as working with Dermatologists.
Textbook: Milady Standard Esthetics: Fundamentals, 11th Edition, Milady, New York, 2013. ISBN-13: 9781111306892
Additional Video Series: Milady’s Professional Skin Care.
Basic Esthetics ( 600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 390cl, Practical 210Cl.Total 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation & business topics | 30 | 25 | |
| Laws and Regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| General Sciences | 60 | 15 | 80 |
| Applied Sciences | 75 | 20 | 95 |
| Skin Care | 150 | 105 | 255 |
| Make-up | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| Body & other treatments | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Hair Removal | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| State laws, rules & regulations | 10 | 10 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 390 | 210 | 600 |
Clinical Minimum Requirements: The curriculum requirements for Basic Esthetics includes the following minimum performances and logged:
- Consultations, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35
- Manual facials and treatments 65
- Tinting 15
- Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50
- Body treatments and back treatments 20
- Makeup 25
- Hair Removal 25
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
Instructor-Cosmetology, Instructor-Esthetics
Objective : To master the subject matter, be able to impart this knowledge to others using the latest teaching principles, and to become an Instructor-Esthetics and Instructor-Cosmetology. The curriculum below is common between both Instructor-Cosmetology and Instructor-Esthetics programs.
Textbook: The Standard Milady Educator, Milady Publishing Corporation, Bronx, New York, 2002 edition.
The student instructor observes and assists experienced/ licensed instructors in the performance of their duties as part of their practical learning process.
The profession is in need of well-trained, qualified teachers. This course of study is planned to present a program for the training of the personnel required to supply the need of education in the field. In addition, the course will include information on preparing a resume for seeking and obtaining employment as well as preparing for the state board exam. Instructors should attend a Continuing Education Seminar, at least once every two years.
The student instructor observes and assists experienced/ licensed instructors in the performance of their duties as part of their practical learning process.
The profession is in need of well-trained, qualified teachers. This course of study is planned to present a program for the training of the personnel required to supply the need of education in the field. In addition, the course will include information on preparing a resume for seeking and obtaining employment as well as preparing for the state board exam. Instructors should attend a Continuing Education Seminar, at least once every two years.
| Theory: 180cl, Practical 220Cl.Total 400Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation | 5 | 5 | |
| Curriculum | 5 | 5 | |
| Course outline and development | 10 | 10 | |
| Lesson planning | 10 | 10 | |
| Classroom management | 5 | 5 | |
| Teaching techniques | 15 | 15 | |
| Methods of instruction | 15 | 15 | |
| Learning styles | 5 | 5 | |
| Learning disabilities | 5 | 5 | |
| Teaching aids | 5 | 5 | |
| Developing, grading and administering examinations | 15 | 15 | |
| School administration | 5 | 5 | |
| Record keeping | 5 | 5 | |
| Laws and regulations | 15 | 15 | |
| Presentation of theoretical subjects | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Presentation of practical subjects | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Supervision of clinic floor | 80 | 80 | |
| Practicum teaching | 80 | 80 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 180 | 220 | 400 |
Massage Therapy
Objective : To enable its participants to help others enhance their wellbeing through massage therapy. Rather than approaching every client with the same “formula,” students are trained to tailor each massage treatment to the specific needs and objectives of the individual.
Occupations Available : Graduates of this program are provided with the tools to practice in a variety of settings, including private practice, health clubs, chiropractic or osteopathic offices, beauty salons, stress reduction, sport centers, as well as many other locations.
Textbooks :
- Beil, Andrew, Trail Guide to the Body. 4rd Edition, Books of Discovery, Boulder, CO, 2005
- Beil, Andrew, Trail Guide to the Body: Student Workbook. 4th Edition, Books of Discovery, Boulder, CO, 2010
- Beck, Mark F., Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage. 5th Edition, Milady, New York, 2010
- Beck, Mark F., Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage Workbook. 5th Edition, Milady, New York, 2010
Clinical Requirements:
Minimum of 100 treatments on the general public in our Salon.
Text books:
Minimum of 50 Massages on the public in our Salon.
Massage Therapy (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 250 Cl, Practical 350 Cl. Total : 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Foundation of Massage Therapy | 50 | 50 | |
| Anatomy Physiology 1: Head, Neck & Face | 50 | 30 | 80 |
| Anatomy Physiology 2: Torso | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Anatomy Physiology 3: Lowe Leg & Foot | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Anatomy Physiology 4: Hip and Thigh | 50 | 20 | 70 |
| Anatomy Physiology 5: Shoulder, Lower Arm and Hand | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| Pathology | 40 | 40 | |
| Massage: Sports , Swedish and Deep Tissue | 80 | 80 | |
| Professional Ethics and Business Management | 30 | 30 | |
| TOTAL Cl. | 370 | 230 | 600 |
Electrolysis
Objective : To offer comprehensive studies in electrolysis, thermolysis, blend epilation, sterilization and sanitation as well as marketing strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will be confident in the permanent hair removal process.
Occupations Available: You will be able to work in an established salon or start your own business. Updated materials, articles, & magazines from different Electrology associations will also be studied. Students will review videotape presentations of Electrolysis, Thermolysis, Blend & Galvanic methods. In addition, there will be classroom discussion and demonstration on each other regarding these methods. There will be a quiz following each section of study, a mid-term, and a final exam. A final average of 70% is required to complete the course.
Textbook: Modern Electrology, By Fino Gior.
Clinical Requirements: Minimum of 25 hrs. on the general public in our Salon.
Electrolysis (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 390 CL, Practical 210 CL. Total : 600CL Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation Introduction to Electrolysis | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Trichology ( Hair growth) | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Endocrinology | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Dermatology | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Neurology & Angiology | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| Bacteriology | 25 | 65 | 90 |
| Principles of Electricity | 20 | 80 | 100 |
| Equipment | 65 | 85 | 150 |
| Business Development | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 240 | 360 | 600 |
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
- Consultations, cleansings and analysis of face and body 35
- Manual facials and treatments 65
- Tinting 15
- Machine or electrical facials and treatments 50
- Body treatments and back treatments 20
- Makeup 25
- Hair Removal 25
Observation and hands-on training with evaluations will be conducted. Students will work on each other, as well as on clients and on models visiting the salon.
Each student should practice and perform a total of 50 procedures required for Virginia Licensure.
Master Esthetics
Objective : The program prepares the student to become a master esthetician and to be competent in all aspects of treating the skin with chemical acid peels, microdermabrasion, and IPL facials with micro current treatments, caring for the client, business theory, and ethics, as well as manual and machine facial techniques. Advances in cosmetic chemistry, advanced anatomy and physiology, stone therapy, ultrasound facial treatments, treating ethnically diverse skin, Causes and treatments of hyper pigmentation, understanding rosacea and skin sensitivities, salon/business management, advances facials using machines, acne treatments and management, and aromatherapy.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
The curriculum for master estheticians shall include the following minimum performances needs to be performed.
- Advanced treatments 40
- Microdermabrasion 50
- Chemical exfoliation 75
- Lymphatic drainage treatments 50
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
Master Esthetics (600 Clock Hours)
| Theory: 330cl, Practical 270Cl.Total 600Cl Hrs. | |||
| Courses | Theory | Practical | Total |
| Orientation, Advanced subject & Infection Control | 45 | 45 | |
| State laws, rules & regulations, Safety, Health & Fire Prevention | 10 | 10 | |
| Advanced anatomy & physiology | 65 | 65 | |
| Advanced skin care & advanced modalities | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| Advanced procedures chemical exfoliation | 135 | 135 | 155 |
| Lymphatic Drainage | 45 | 75 | 120 |
| TOTAL Cl. | 330 | 270 | 600 |
Others:
AVI Career Training additionally offers CE (Continuing Education) and short programs like Eyelash Extension, Make up Artistry, Nail Technician and Waxing.
Cosmetic Laser Technician (80.00 Clock Hours)
Objective :
The Cosmetic Laser Technician Program at AVI Career Training is designed to prepare students for successful careers in the rapidly growing field of cosmetic laser treatments. By providing hands-on training and theoretical knowledge, the program ensures that graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to perform safe and effective laser procedures. This program aligns with AVI Career Training’s mission to produce knowledgeable and skilled professionals capable of excelling in the beauty and wellness industry.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
This 10-day Laser Technician Certification Program consists total of 80 hours, 40 Hours of theory and 40 Hours of practical hands-on training. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills to perform various laser treatments safely and effectively.
Program Overview:
COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM
CLT001: Laser Physics and Tissue Interactions (Theory) – 8 Hours
CLT002: Skin Anatomy and Laser Safety (Theory) – 8 Hours
CLT003: Laser Treatment Modalities (Theory) – 8 Hours
CLT004: Client Consultation and Care (Theory) – 8 Hours
CLT005: Laser Equipment Operation (Theory) – 8 Hours
CLT006: Laser Hair Removal (Practical) – 8 Hours
CLT007: Skin Rejuvenation and Photo facials (Practical) – 8 Hours
CLT008: Tattoo Removal (Practical) – 8 Hours
CLT009: Advanced Laser Techniques (Practical) – 8 Hours
CLT0010: Final Practical Assessment and Certification – 8 Hours
Others:
AVI Career Training additionally offers CE (Continuing Education) and short programs like Eyelash Extension, Make up Artistry, Nail Technician and Waxing.
Nail Technician (150.00 Clock Hours)
Objective :
The objective of the Nail Technician Program is to prepare students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to competently perform nail care services in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR).
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in nail technology services, including manicuring, pedicuring, artificial nail application, nail enhancement techniques, and related safety and sanitation procedures. The program emphasizes infection control, professional ethics, client consultation, and workplace safety to ensure public protection and professional responsibility.
Graduates of the program will be qualified to apply for the Virginia Nail Technician licensing examination and, upon passing, seek entry-level employment as a licensed Nail Technician in salons, spas, or related professional settings.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
This 10-day Laser Technician Certification Program consists total of 80 hours, 40 Hours of theory and 40 Hours of practical hands-on training. The curriculum is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical skills to perform various laser treatments safely and effectively.
Program Overview:
The Nail Technician Program consists of a total of 150 clock hours, as required by the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (DPOR).
Hour Breakdown
Theory (Classroom Instruction): 50 clock hours
Includes instruction in:Infection control and sanitation
Nail structure and disorders
Virginia laws and regulations
Safety procedures
Professional ethics and client consultation
Clinical / Practical (Hands-On Training): 100 clock hours
Includes supervised hands-on practice in:Manicuring services
Pedicuring services
Artificial nail application and removal
Nail enhancement techniques
Proper sanitation and safety practices
Supervision Requirement
All clinical (practical) hours are completed under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor in a licensed school environment, in compliance with DPOR regulations.
Completion Requirement
Students must successfully complete all 150 clock hours, including both theory and clinical hours, to be eligible for program completion and to apply for the Virginia Nail Technician licensing examination.
Others:
AVI Career Training additionally offers CE (Continuing Education) and short programs like Eyelash Extension, Make up Artistry, Nail Technician and Waxing.
Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification
Objective : The Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification is a comprehensive 900-hour program that integrates the foundational training of Master Esthetics with an in-depth Cosmetic Laser Technician curriculum. This program is designed for individuals aiming to achieve advanced proficiency in both traditional and technology-driven esthetic treatments. Students will gain expertise in clinical skincare procedures, advanced skin analysis, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and cosmetic laser applications such as laser hair removal, IPL photo facials, and non-ablative skin rejuvenation techniques.
Rationale for the Program:With the rapid advancement of technology in the esthetics industry, laser-based treatments have become a cornerstone of modern skincare services. In Virginia, approximately 80% of professional spas and med spas now utilize laser technology as part of their core treatment offerings. As a result, the demand for skilled estheticians who are certified in cosmetic laser procedures has surged. Employers increasingly seek professionals who possess not only traditional skincare knowledge but also hands-on experience with laser devices and advanced esthetic equipment. This program addresses the growing industry need by producing highly qualified graduates prepared to work in dermatology clinics, medical spas, laser centers, and high-end esthetic practices. It equips students with the practical skills and theoretical understanding needed to thrive in today’s technology esthetics field—ultimately elevating their career prospects and meeting employer expectations across the state and beyond.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
The curriculum for master estheticians shall include the following minimum performances needs to be performed.
- Advanced treatments 40
- Microdermabrasion 50
- Chemical exfoliation 75
- Lymphatic drainage treatments 50
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
Advanced Esthetic Laser Certification (900 Clock Hours)
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Others:
AVI Career Training additionally offers CE (Continuing Education) and short programs like Eyelash Extension, Make up Artistry, Nail Technician and Waxing.
High-Quality Training and Education
AVI Career Training supports the professional Code of Ethics, as well as the standards of expert training. Students learn from experts to represent themselves professionally at all times until they graduate and get job placed by our career placement team.
We provide real-world experience through hands-on training and internships with leading beauty professionals. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to start their own businesses or find employment in salons, spas or other industries related to beauty therapy
We provide real-world experience through hands-on training and internships with leading beauty professionals. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to start their own businesses or find employment in salons, spas or other industries related to beauty therapy
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