Nail Technology Course Information

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NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39.5092.00,
(CIP) Code 12.0410

The curriculum involves 300 hours to satisfy South Carolina state requirements. The primary purpose of the Nail Technology course is to train students in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitude necessary to pass the state board examination and acquire competency in an entry-level job position as a nail care technician or related career avenue .

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level manicurist.

This course is taught in English.

Columbia campus only.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 300 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 50 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 250 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience is gained.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Columbia for the Nail Technology program will be divided into three (3) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 50-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete clinic classroom worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
  2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Mentor student. You will spend 10 hours as a Protégé preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
  3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 240 hours will be spent in a clinic classroom. You will dress, act, and work like a beauty industry professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 300-hour course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each theory exam.
  2. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on their final exam.

The following grading scale is used for theory progress:

A = 90 – 100%     B = 80 – 89%     C = 75 – 79%     Failing = Below 75%

NAIL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Nail Technology 300 clock hour course is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

Nail technology Course Subjects

The instructional program meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject Minimum Required Hours

1. Sanitation and safety measures

  1. Bacteriology
    1. Classification
  2. Sanitation/Disinfection
    1. Chemical agents
    2. Sanitizing methods and procedures
 75

2. Anatomy and physiology (Arms, Hands, Feet)

  1. Nail shapes, structure, growth
    1. Nail irregularities
    2. Nail diseases
  2. Bones, muscles, nerves
    1. Bones of arm, hand
    2. Muscles of arm, hand
    3. Nerves of arm, hand
  3. Skin
    1. Histology
    2. Functions
  4. Blood circulation
    1. Blood vessels
    2. Blood supply of the arms, hand, and foot
 30

3. Nail Technology

  1. Preparation
  2. Equipment and implements
  3. Supplies
  4. Procedures
    1. Basic nail technology
    2. Nail analysis
    3. Hand and arm massage
  5. Pedicure
  6. Polish application
  7. Specific needs
 105

4. Artificial Nails

  1. Sculpturing (liquid and powder brush on)
  2. Artificial nail tips
  3. Nail wraps and repairs
  4. Maintenance
 50
5. Power equipment 25
6. State law 15
TOTAL HOURS 300

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.