MANICURIST COURSE DESCRIPTION
Manicurist: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5092.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0410
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Texas state requirements. The course includes instruction and practical experience in manicuring, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & 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 manicurist.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
MANICURIST COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 600 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 60 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 540 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.
MANICURIST COURSE OUTLINE
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Houston for the Manicurist program will be divided into three designations:
1. Core Curriculum: This 60-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.
2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Mentor student. You will spend 5 hours as a Protégé preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 535 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.
MANICURIST COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Houston meets or exceeds the state requirements.
| Subject | Hours |
| Theory and related practice: anatomy and physiology; nail structure and growth; equipment and implements; bacteriology, sanitation and safety; hazardous chemicals and ventilation; basic manicures and pedicures; business management; laws and rules; nail and skin diseases and disorders; artificial nails; product chemistry; repair work, massage, buffing and application of polish and artificial nails; cosmetic fingernails, extensions, sculptured nails, tips, wraps, fiberglass/gels and odorless products; basic manicuring and pedicuring; nail art; electric filing | 300 |
| Specialty Practice and related theory: professional practices; advanced manicuring and pedicuring; advanced techniques, preparations and applications. | 300 |
| 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.
MANICURIST 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:
1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
2. Final exam: This test covers an overview of all related manicuring (e.g., anatomy, diseases, etc.), Texas State law and other covered Manicurist exams. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.
3. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all clinic practical worksheets.
A = 90 – 100% B = 80 – 89% C = 75 – 79% Failing = Below 75%
manicurist INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
The Manicurist 600 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.