Nail Technician Course Information

Nail Technician course description

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0410

The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Tennessee state requirements. The course includes instruction and practical experience in acrylic nails, gel nails, manicures, 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 nail technician.

This course is taught in English.

NAIL TECHNICIAN 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 120 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 480 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.

NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell the School Nashville for the nail technician program will be divided into three designations:

1. Core Curriculum: This 120-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 clinic practical worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
2. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 480 hours will be spent in the clinic classroom. You will dress, act, and work like a salon 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.
3. Theory Classroom Learning Experience: Your theory classroom time from 540 to 600 hours will be spent 4 days a week in theory class, based on Milady curriculum. This is an hourly class and requires 30 hours to graduate from the nail technician program.

NAIL TECHNICIAN COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell the School Nashville meets or exceeds these requirements:

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 600-hour course:

1. Weekly theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each weekly theory exam.
2. 210-hour written and practical skills evaluation tests: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher.
3. Final exam 1: This test covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 85% or higher on all final exams.
4. Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Tennessee state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 85% or higher on all final exams.
5. Monthly clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete monthly clinic practical worksheets.