Nail Technology (600 Hours) Course Information

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NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Hours) COURSE DESCRIPTION

NAIL TECHNOLOGY: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5092.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 12.0410

The curriculum involves 600 hours. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail (Take Home) skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

The state of South Dakota requires 400-hours of education to become licensed as a nail technician; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 600-hour nail technology course. With the additional 200 hours the students will better understand all aspects of starting and managing their own business, as well as offering additional practical experience to help prepare them to pass the state board exam.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level nail technician.
This course is taught in English.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Hours) 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 112 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 488 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.

NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Hours) COURSE OUTLINE

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

  1. Core Curriculum: This 112-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 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. Your time spent as a Protégé prepares you for the clinic classroom experience.
  3. Clinic and Classroom Learning Experience: Your remaining 488 hours will be spent in a clinic classroom environment. 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 (600 Hours)  COURSE SUBJECTS

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

Subject

Hours

Infection control and safety procedures regarding cleaning, disinfection, hygiene, infections, hazards, disorders, and diseases, including cosmetology laws and rules

80

Scientific concepts to include chemistry, bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology

70

Manicure, pedicure, and hand, lower arm, feet, and lower leg massage manipulations

120

Artificial nails to include electric files and attachments, sculptured nails, nail tips, nail wraps, and gel nails

*Eight (8) hours must be education in electric files and attachments

250*

Business practices regarding salon management, booth management, communications, salesmanship, and ethics, including cosmetology laws and rules

80

TOTAL HOURS

600

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 400-hour/600-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a grade of 80% or higher a 80% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
  3. Final exam 1: This test covers an overview of all related nail technology (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.), South Dakota State law and other covered nail technology exams. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Final exam 2: This written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, South Dakota state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
  5. Final South Dakota State Laws & Rules Written Exam: The written exam covers an overview of all South Dakota state law. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
  6. Final Practical Exam: The practical exam covers an overview of the South Dakota practical exam.Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
  7. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all clinic practical worksheets