Cosmetology  •  Design Tailoring  •  Ornamental Horticulture

 Cosmetology
• High School Divisions: Gloucester Township Campus

The Cosmetology program is designed to prepare students for a career in the creative and exciting world of cosmetology.

All practical and theoretical skills required by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology are taught so that students will be prepared for the state exam and licensing. The course consists of hands-on training, performing basic designs on mannequins. 

Units of instruction include state laws, shop management, scalp conditioning, hair cutting,

shaping and styling, permanent waving, thermal waving, barbering, shaving, facials, manicuring, pedicuring, anatomy and physiology, and chemistry. 

Graduates of the program find employment as hair stylists, manufacturers’ representatives, cosmetic or wig salespersons, receptionists, salon owners or platform artists.

 Design Tailoring
• Special Needs Division: Gloucester Township Campus

The Design Tailoring program prepares students for both custom tailoring and garment design, as well as factory production work. Students are taught fundamentals of material selection and handling, cutting, fabric care maintenance, pattern layout, production sewing techniques, custom garment construction, and design strategies. During the course of the program, students are exposed to equipment used in the field such as buttonholers, high speed sewing machines, and cutters.

 Upon completion of the program, students may find employment as material
 handlers, cutters and operators in factory settings, operators and repair personnel in institutional settings, or operators in custom boutiques or bridal shops. (top)
  Ornamental Horticulture (Floriculture or Landscaping)
• High School Divisions: Pennsauken Campus
• Special Needs Division: Gloucester Township Campus

In Ornamental Horticulture, students learn skills used in nursery production, landscape design and maintenance, greenhouse production, turf production and maintenance, and the management of retail florist shops and garden centers. Each year students enter competitions including the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show.

There are two options from which to choose in Ornamental Horticulture: Floriculture and Landscaping.

In Floriculture, students are taught greenhouse management and floral design. Greenhouse management involves potted plant production of poinsettias, geraniums, bulbs, annuals, perennials, vegetables and hanging baskets. Related topics include soils, fertilization, insect and disease control, garden center management, inventory and quality control. The floral design portion involves basic floral design techniques, retail floral management, cut flower care, marketing of cut flowers and fresh, silk and dried flower arranging. 

Students who meet eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to earn college credits for units of study within this career program.

In Landscaping, students begin with developing plant and garden maintenance techniques. They progress to the study of landscape design through the use of drafting and computer technologies. Students in the program will learn how to construct patios, walkways, ponds and waterfalls. Students also become involved with beautification projects throughout Camden County. In addition, students are taught the varied skills of the nursery production worker, the technical skills of plant propagation, and the office and management skills for the operation of today’s nursery.

Training is also provided using high-tech equipment such as a computer program that uses photographs or videotaped input to create realistic landscaping designs.

Students who meet eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to earn college credits for units of study within this career program.

Graduates of the Landscaping program may become greenhouse specialists, garden center or nursery employees, landscape designers or turf maintenance workers. (top)