ABREVIATED SHEAR CLASS OUTLINE

 

DISCUSSION OF BASIC RULES FOR PROPER MAINTENANCE AND LONG LIFE:

 

• Proper shear handling methods to avoid micro abrasions and premature need for repair.
• Procedure for keeping blades free of moisture and oxidizing solutions to avoid molecular change in steel and introduction of rust.
• Trouble shooting procedures used when shear begins push bend and fold hair.
• Process used to determine shear need for sharpening and selection of reliable sharpening service.

 

 

REVIEW FACTS ON FORGED VS CAST BLADES AND BENEFITS FOR STEEL TYPE. :

 

• High level but detailed discussion on process of Forged vs. Cast blades with benefits and draw backs for each type. This includes review of Beveled vs. Convex blade edges.
• Detailed review of steel types from 440C through Hitachi 317 process and ultimate blended steel.

 

ERGONIMIC BENEFITS:

 

• Review and have class participate in simple exercise program designed to help prevent Repetitive Stress Syndrome and Carpal Tunnels disease.
• Explanation and student participation with three (3) positions on thumb ring designed to assist with healthy cutting posture.
• Full review and student participation of handle types and ergonomic benefits to include swivel, double swivel, three rings, two and one half rings and much more.

 

BLADE TYPE AND USES:

 

• Over view of e various blade types to meet requirements for the many different types of cuts to include slide, dry, precision, thinning, texturizing and longer blades for shape cutting.

 

MEASUTING SHEARS TO HAND:

 

• Important facts and demo on proper use of inserts to keep fingers and thumb on parallel for increased comfort and potential avoidance of RSS and CTS.
• Fun demo on how to recognize the proper length of shear to increase comfort of cutting.

 

 

 EAR PIERCING CLASS OUTLINE

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

   Licensing:  Explain any licensing/certifier requirements from local health departments

 

   Retail Promotion: Explain the profit and new customer development potential through ear piercing

 

   Certificate of accomplishment: Show certification that student receives at end of class

 

   Basic procedure: Visual presentation of basic performing of an ear piercing (what is shown/taught

                                in most retail outlets)

 

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES OF PROCEEDURES

 

    Release forms; Explain why and how they should be filled out

 

    Effective healing times: Show through charts the procedures to follow during the healing period

 

    Sterilization vs. sanitation: In detail explain the differences between sanitation and sterilization

 

    Steel types; Through charting explain in detail the different types of steels (surgical, stainless, etc.),

                        gold levels, and sensitivities (how and why) to costume jewelry

 

HANDS ON DEMONSTRATION

 

    Volunteer: Ask student or teacher (school allowance) to be a model

 

    Sanitation: Explain and demonstrate on hands, instrument and ears

   

    Scar tissue: Explain scar tissue, keloids and skin irritations

 

    Alcohol vs. antiseptics: Explain in detail all aftercare products and procedures to use (antiseptics,

                                           bactine, antibiotics, etc.)

 

    Infection preventive techniques

 

    Surgical marking pen: Explain the importance of marking skin with non-toxic materials

 

    Cartilage area: Explain the pros, cons and limitations of piercing soft bone tissue

 

    Newborn babies: Explain the times and procedures of piercing infants

 

    Body Piercing: Review all dangers regarding using an instrument to body pierce

 

    Insurance:  Explain the recommended insurance coverage and potential liabilities (body piercing)

 

    Pierce volunteer’s ears

 

    Pass out kits: Each student receives an ear piercing kit to practice on foam ear only.

 

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