Nail Technology Course Information

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

(SOC 39-5092.00) (CIP 12.0410)

The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Nevada state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicuring, pedicuring, nail wraps and extensions, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

Graduates are prepared to become an entry level manicurist.

This course is taught in English.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 600 clock hours

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

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 60 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 540 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Reno for the nail technology program will be divided into three designations:

1. Core Curriculum: This 60 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 monthly worksheets and periodic evaluations 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 experience.
3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 530 hours will be spent in a clinic environment. You will dress, act, and work like a true 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 COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Reno meets or exceeds the state requirements:

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.

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 600-hour course:

1. Academic Weekly theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned weekly theory exam.
2. Final exam: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Nevada state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam.
3. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

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

NAIL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Nail Technology 600 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.