Nail Technician Course Description

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nail technician COURSE DESCRIPTION

Nail Technician: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-5092.00): 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 12.0410)

The curriculum involves 525 hours to satisfy Georgia state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level nail technician.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

nail technician EDUCATION GOALS

Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta strives to provide a quality educational system that prepares students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their chosen field of study. Our quality education system includes an outstanding facility, experienced and competent instructors, and a curriculum developed through years of experience and expertise. Our education goals are:

  1. To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable, and skilled in their field for marketability within the industry.
  2. To maintain an updated program that provides students with the knowledge to compete in their field of study. 
  3. To promote the continuing educational growth of our faculty and students, using current teaching methods and techniques.
  4. To teach courtesy and professionalism as the foundation for a successful career in their chosen field of study.
  5. To prepare students to successfully pass the state licensing exam for entry-level employment.
  6. To train and graduate students while empowering them to become confident and excited to enter a successful career within the salon and beauty industry.

nail technician COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 525 clock hours

The course is divided into classroom instruction and clinic learning experiences.

  1. Classroom Instruction: The first 140 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, business practices and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 385 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.

nail technician COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta for the nail technician program will be divided into four phases:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 140 hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics facial, hair removal, and makeup 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. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 385 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 technician COURSE subjects

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta meets or exceeds the state requirements. 

Level 1 Instruction: A student must obtain one hundred forty (140) total theory hours of Level 1 training before the student performs clinical services on a guest.
(1) Theory = (140) - (140 theory hours/140 clock hours):
(i) personal hygiene, professional ethics, and customer relations;
(ii) cleansing and disinfection, public health and safety, infection control and bacteriology;
(iii) AIDS, HIV, and other communicable diseases;
(iv) EPA, OSHA, other government standards, blood spill procedure;
(v) physiology and anatomy, including that of the hands, arms, feet, and legs;
(vi) the art of massage and massage techniques, introduction to reflexology;
(vii) nail composition and structure, nail disorders and nail diseases;
(viii) chemistry, including product knowledge, composition, usage, safety, and hazardous materials;
(ix) methods and procedures and implements, including their usage and safety;
(x) salon business;
(I) salon development and business operations;
(II) client consultations;
(III) business development;
(IV) marketing, advertising, and retailing;
(V) career/business planning, including preparation for interviews, resume writing, and goal setting; and
(xi) Georgia State Board of Cosmetology laws and rules, a copy of which shall be provided to students.

Level 2 Instruction: After completing one hundred forty (140) hours of Level 1 training, the student may progress to the clinic classroom to perform 385 required Level 2 service application hours on a live subject.
(1) Sanitizing and Disinfection of Tools, Implements, and Equipment = (5) - (5 service application hours/10 applications):
(i) implements (brushes, tools, and nail care implements) - (3 service application hours/6 applications); and
(ii) manicure stations, pedicure spas, beds and equipment - (2 service application hours/4 applications).
(2) Manicure with hand and forearm massage (basic, hot oil, and various spa manicures) = (70) - 70 service application hours/70 applications);
(3) Pedicure with foot and leg massage (basic and various spa pedicures) = (60) - 60 service application hours/60 applications);
(4) Nail Sculpting = (60) - 60 service application hours/30 applications);
(5) Artificial tip application with overlay = (60) - 60 service application hours/30 applications);
(6) Nail wrapping (silk, linen, etc. on natural nails only) = (20) - 20 service application hours/20 applications);
(7) UV Gel Nails = (20 service application hours/20 applications);
(8) Fill-in application = (40) - (40 service application hours/40 applications);
(9) Artificial nail removal/nail repair = (10) - (10 service application hours/20 applications);
(10) Professional nail drill usage with professional drill designed for fingernails only = (5) - (5 service application hours/10 applications);
(11) Nail art techniques = (5) - (5 service application hours/5 applications);
(12) Airbrush nail art = (5) - (service application hours/5 applications);
(13) Paraffin treatments on hands and feet = (5) - (5 service application hours/10 applications); and
(14) Student competition: advanced techniques and related subjects = (20) - (20 service application hours/20 applications).

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 technician PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 525-hour course:

  1.  Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. 
  2. Final Exam: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Georgia state law, and other items covered on the state nail technician exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams. 
  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.

Grading Scale:     A  =  90-100% B  =  80-89% C  =  70-79% Below 70%  =  Failing

nail technician INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Nail Technician 525 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, distance  education, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.