Nail Technology Course Description

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

The Curriculum Involves 200 hours to satisfy Pennsylvania state requirements. The course includes instruction and practical experience in 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 program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

nail technology COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 200 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first100 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 970 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience is gained.

Nail technology COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Bella Capelli Academy for the nail technology program will be divided into two designations:

1. Core Curriculum: This 100-hours 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. Classroom Learning Experience: Your remaining 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 Technology COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Bella Capelli Academy meets or exceeds the state 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 interviewing preparation and job search skills.

Nail technology PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 200-hour course.

1. Academic weekly theory exams: Students must receive 70% or higher on each weekly assigned theory exam. Students must receive a 70% or higher grade on all tests given.
2. Final written and practical: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
3. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skills assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the CourseKey app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

Nail Technology INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

Students in the 200 hour nail technology program are 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, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, distance education, and other related learning methods are used in the course.