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Manicuring Course: (400 Clock Hours)
Our manicuring program can be completed in as little as 10 weeks!
Course description:
The manicuring course of study consists of 400 clock hours covering all phases of manicuring and pedicuring mandated by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology pursuant to section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. The course is designed to prepare the student to obtain the knowledge and skills needed for an entry level position in the manicuring field and pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination. Passing the exam is a prerequisite in order to obtain a Manicurist License. The license is a prerequirement to operate as a manicurist/pedicurist in the state of California.
Course format:
The curriculum for students enrolled in a manicuring course consists of 400 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations as mandated by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Technical instruction means instruction given by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operations means actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or a mannequin.
Educational Goals:
Performance Objective
1. Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California Cosmetology establishment practices.
2. Understand sterilization procedures.
3. Acquire the knowledge of general theory relative to manicuring, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
4. Acquire business management techniques common to manicurist.
Skills to Be Developed
1. Use of proper implements relative to all manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails.
2. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders.
3. Acquire practical knowledge in manicuring and pedicuring.
4. Develop the knowledge of safety precautions in use of manicuring, pedicure and artificial nails.
Attitudes and Appreciations to be developed
1. Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to manicuring.
2. Possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers.
3. Appreciate honesty and integrity.
4. Have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
Course Contents:
The curriculum for the manicuring course consists of 400 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a manicurist pursuant to section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:
Subject: Minimum Hours & Minimum Practical Operations:
1. The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Department’s Rules and Regulations = 10 hours
2. Cosmetology chemistry related to manicuring practices: (shall include the chemical composition and purpose of nail care preparations)= 10 hours
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 diseased including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B)= 15 hours
4. Disinfections and sanitation: (shall include procedure 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 specific 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 hours 10 oprs.
5. Bacteriology anatomy and physiology = 10 hours
6. Water and oil manicures: including hand and arm massage = 15 hours 40 oprs.
7. Complete pedicure: including foot and ankle massage = 10 hours 20 oprs.
8. Application of artificial nails:
a. Acrylic: Liquid and powder brush-ons = = 15 hrs. 80 oprs.
b. Nail tips = 10 hrs. 60 oprs.
c. Nail wraps and repairs = 5 hrs. 40 oprs.
9. Additional Training: (this training shall include salon management, professional ethics, communication skills, salesmanship, personal hygiene, grooming, decorum, record keeping, client service, seeking employment, preparing a resume, payroll deductions modeling, reception desk, and other matters related to the manicuring field. It may also include not more than eight (8) hours credit for field trips. Such field trips must be under the direct supervision of a licensed cosmetology instructor. Date, time, and description of the field trip shall be recorded on student’s daily record).
Graduation Requirements:
When a student has completed the required 400 hours, the theory hours and practical operations in manicuring with a GPA of “C” (70%) or better and the student has paid in full all tuition and fees, the student is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination.
Licensing Requirements:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Manicuring license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the nail care course as described above and passed the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam with an overall average of 75%.
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