NAIL TECHNOLOGY 600 Hrs COURSE DESCRIPTION This Course consists of 600 clock hours of instruction regarding basic manicure, pedicure, massage, artificial nails and tips, sanitation requirements and occupational requirements. COURSE GOALS & OBJECTIVES This Course is designed to provide students with adequate preparation to take the State of Oregon Board Examination and work as a licensed Nail Technician in this State. To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, fashions, products, and methods for career developments in Nail Technology and related fields. The graduate will consider this continuing education a fundamental part of professional growth and development. COURSE FORMAT The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning stops which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation, and job entry 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 orientated activities. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, class assignments, hands-on demonstration, student participation, class discussion and projects. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course. GRADING PROCEDURES and GRADE SCALE Student grades will be based on theory assignments, theory tests, practical assignments, and practical tests. Students must achieve a grade of "C" (75%), or better for work to be considered acceptable, according to the following grading scale: THEORY WORK WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GRADE SCALE: | | PRACTICAL & LABORATORY WORK WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING GRADE SCALE: | | 90 to 100% = A = Excellent | | 90 to 100% = 4 = Excellent | | 80 to 89% = B = Good | | 80 to 89% = 3 = Good | | 75 to 79% = C = Satisfactory | | 75 to 79% = 2 = Satisfactory | | 74%, or less = F = Failing | | 74%, or less = F = Failing | 600 Clock Hour NAIL TECHNOLOGY Curriculum ~ CONTENTS / UNITS OF INSTRUCTION In the course of study the student will receive THEORY instruction, classroom instructor demonstrations, guided PRACTICE and CLINIC experience while under the supervision of a licensed instructor. CURRICULUM SECTION | MINIMUM
PRACTICAL
OPERATIONS | CLOCK
HOURS | | | | | | Manicuring | 20 | 40 | | Pedicuring | 20 | 40 | | Nail Wrap Systems | 5 | 30 | | Nail Tips | 5 | 20 | | Acrylic Nail Forms | 10 | 50 | | Artificial Nail Removal | 3 | 10 | | Artificial Nail Repairs | 5 | 15 | | Artificial Nail Fills | 5 | 20 | | Hand and Foot Massage | 40 | 30 | | Nail Disorders and Diseases | | 20 | | Equipment, Implements, Cosmetics Chemistry and Materials | | 15 | | Discretionary Hours | | 60 | | Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene | | 150 | | Career Development | | 100 | | | | | TOTAL TRAINING HOURS | | 600 | [Statutory Authority: State of Oregon, ORS, Division 47, Sections: 681 - 47 - 006 through 681 - 47 - 071]
[NACCAS: Standard IV, Criterion 2] REQUIREMENTS The above listed HOUR and PRACTICAL Requirements MUST be met by each student IN EACH CATEGORY in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the State of Oregon Board of Barbers and Hairdressers for Examination. The hours listed under "Miscellaneous" are to be applied as needed in curriculum-related areas or if a student desires to specialize in a specific area. [NACCAS: Standard VI, Criterion 4] |
