714-891-0508Manicuring course of study (400 hours)
The course of study for students enrolled in a manicurist course shall consist of four hundred (400) clock hours which include a minimum of 110 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of manicurist and pedicurist. The minimum combined total clock hours of 400, include the technical instruction phase and opportunity for the student to acquire the necessary skills through practical applications developed under the supervision of the school’s instructors. MANICURING COURSE EDUCATIONAL GOALS
The Manicuring course of study is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment, as a manicurist specialist, product demonstrator or nail artist.
MANICURING COURSE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
1. Acquire knowledge of laws and rules created by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
2. Understand sterilization procedures.
3. Acquire knowledge of general theory relative to manicuring chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
4. Acquire business management techniques common to manicurist.
1. Acquire knowledge of laws and rules created by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
2. Understand sterilization procedures.
3. Acquire knowledge of general theory relative to manicuring chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
4. Acquire business management techniques common to manicurist.
MANICURING COURSE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Manicuring with a GPA (Grade Point Average) of “C” (70%) or better, he/she is awarded a diploma certifying his/her graduation. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
MANICURING COURSE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
A Manicuring license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Manicuring course as described above and passed the State Board Exam with an overall average of 75%.
Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, participation, or examination: Practical Operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a practice finger. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
| MANICURING TECHNICAL SUBJECT | MINIMUM THEORY HOURS INSTRUCTIONS |
MINIMUM PRACTICAL OPERATIONS |
| 1. The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Board’s Rules and Regulations | 10 | |
| 2. Cosmetology Chemistry related to manicuring practices. (Shall purpose of nail care preparations.) | 10 | |
| 3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (Shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B) | 15 | |
| 4. Disinfections and sanitation (Shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Section 979 and 980. Disinfections should be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) | 10 | |
| 5. Bacteriology, anatomy and physiology. | 10 | 10 |
| 6. Water and Oil manicures, including hand and arm massage. | 15 | 40 |
| 7. Complete Pedicure, including foot and ankle massage. | 10 | 20 |
| 8. Application of Artificial Nails Nail Wraps and repairs - Nail Wraps and repairs - Nail Tips - Liquid and powder brush-ons |
5 10 15 |
40 Nails 60 Nails 80 Nails |
| 9. Additional Training (May include professional ethics, personal hygiene, good grooming, salesmanship, required keeping of student daily records, modeling, desk, reception, payroll deductions, how to seek and obtain employment, preparations of employment applications and salon management.) |
The minimum combined total clock hours of 400, include the technical instruction phase and opportunity for the student to acquire the necessary skills through practical applications developed under the supervision of the school’s instructors