NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Clock HOURS) COURSE DESCRIPTION
SOC 39-5092.00, CIP Code: 12.0410
The curriculum involves 600 hours, which exceeds Idaho State requirements. All courses are taught in English. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, 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 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 Clock HOURS) 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 140 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 460 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Clock HOURS) COURSE OUTLINE
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Twin Falls for the nail technology program will be divided into two (2) designations:
- Core Curriculum: This 140 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.
- Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 460 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.
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 be able to apply for Title IV funding. The additional course hours also include curriculum designed to help students 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.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Twin Falls meets or exceeds the state requirements.
| Subject | Theory Minimum requirements | Practical Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
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1. Theory |
60 | |
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2. Free Form Acrylic |
10 | 40 |
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3. Basic Product Application
|
25 | 100 |
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4. Acrylic over Tips |
10 | 40 |
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5. Silks, Fiberglass |
5 | 0 |
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6. Gel over Tips |
10 | 40 |
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7. Manicures & Massage |
5 | 25 |
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8. Pedicures & Massage |
5 | 15 |
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9. Sanitation, Chemistry, Bacteriology, Sterilization, & Antiseptics |
10 | 45 |
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10. History of the hands and feet, skin, muscles, nails & nerves |
10 | |
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11. Fills |
15 | 45 |
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12. Structure of hands and feet, disease of the skin glands & nail disorders |
10 | |
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13. Chemistry & Electricity |
10 | |
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14. Idaho State laws & rules governing the practice of nail technology |
15 | |
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15. Blood Spill Procedures |
5 | |
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16. Nail Art to Include 3D Nail Art |
10 | 15 |
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17. Salon Management |
5 | |
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18. Professionalism/Resume, Development Interview, & Prep & Job Search Skills |
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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..
NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 Clock HOURS) 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: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
- Final Exam: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on their final exam.
- 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.
NAIL TECHNOLOGY (600 CLOCK HOURS) instructional techniques and methods
The programs are 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.