NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 HR. COURSE DESCRIPTION
Nail Technology: SOC 39-5092.00, CIP Code: 12.0410
The curriculum involves 600 hours, which exceeds Idaho State requirements. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements (to include: acrylic, hard and soft gel, and hybrid), massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, Idaho state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.
The state of Idaho 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 receive additional practical experience and classroom theory in each subject.
Graduates are prepared to become an entry level nail technician.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 hr. COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 600 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
- Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 150 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience . You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
- Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 450 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 hr. COURSE OUTLINE
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg for the nail technology program will be divided into two (2) designations:
- Core Curriculum: This 150 hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures and enhancements. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete technical requirements and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
- Clinic Classroom Experience: Your remaining 450 hours will be spent in a clinic classroom 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.
- Creative Curriculum: You will dress, act, and work like a true professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg Learning Leaders, to prepare for your future salon and spa career.
The state of Idaho 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 receive additional practical experience and classroom theory in each subject.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 hr. COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Rexburg meets or exceeds the state requirements:
|
Subject |
Theory Minimum Requirements |
Practical Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
|
1. Theory |
60 |
|
|
2. Free Form Acrylic |
10 |
40 |
|
3. Basic Product Application
|
25 |
100 |
|
4. Acrylic over Tips |
10 |
40 |
|
5. Silks, Fiberglass |
5 |
0 |
|
6. Gel over Tips |
10 |
40 |
|
7. Manicures & Massage |
5 |
25 |
|
8. Pedicures & Massage |
5 |
25 |
|
9. Sanitation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Sterilization, & antiseptics |
10 |
40 |
|
10. History of the hands and feet, skin, muscles, nails & nerves |
10 |
|
|
11. Fills |
10 |
40 |
|
12. Structure of hands and feet, Disease of the skin glands & Nail Disorders |
10 |
|
|
13. Chemistry & Electricity |
10 |
|
|
14. Idaho State Laws & Rules governing the practice of nail technology |
15 |
|
|
15. Blood Spill Procedures |
5 |
|
|
16. Nail Art to include 3D Nail Art |
10 |
15 |
|
17. Salon Management |
5 |
|
|
18. Professionalism / Resume, Development Interview, & Prep & Job Search Skills |
5 |
|
|
19. Electric File Concepts |
15 |
|
|
Total |
235 |
365 |
|
TOTAL CLOCK 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.
The state of Idaho 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 receive additional practical experience and classroom theory in each subject. Additional hours have been added to each subject listed above.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 hr. 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:
- Academic theory exams: Student must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
- Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 75% 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 75% 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.
- Final Exam: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on their final exam.
- Clinic practical technical requirements: Students must complete all clinic practical technical requirements.