Nail Technician Course Description
SOC 39-5092.00, CIP Code: 12.0410
The curriculum involves 600 hours, which satisfies Colorado requirements. All courses are taught in English. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, Colorado state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.
Graduates are prepared to become entry level nail technicians.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
Nail Technician 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 initial 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 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.
- Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.
NAIL TECHNICIAN Course Outline
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs for the nail technician program will be divided into two (2) designations:
- Core Curriculum: This initial time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedure. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
- Learning Experience: Your remaining 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 Technician Course Subjects
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:
| Subject | Total Theory Hours | Total Lab Hours | Total Contact Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manicuring and Pedicuring | 37 | 113 | 150 |
| Application of Artificial Nails | 30 | 90 | 120 |
| Laws, Rules, and Regulations | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills, and Salesmanship | 30 | 90 | 120 |
| Disinfection, Cleaning, and Safe Work Practices | 45 | 135 | 180 |
| Total Lab & Theory | 150 | 450 | 600 |
Paul Mitchell The School Colorado Springs 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. These additional course are not a requirement for state licensure.
Distance Education hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the school facility.
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 600-hour course:
- Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
- Final Exam: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on their final exam. Final Exams must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
- Clinic Classroom practical worksheets: Students must complete all clinic classroom practical worksheets.
- Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.