Nails Technology
240 Hours: 12 Weeks
Credential Issued: Diploma
Objectives:
The objective of this program and curriculum is to provide complete training in the field of nail technology in order to become certified by the State of Florida. The Nail Technology program concentrates on the care and beautification of the nails of the hands and feet. After completing the necessary credit hours and services, the students will receive a Diploma stating that they have satisfactorily completed the course and will be registered with the State as Nail Technicians.
Description:
This program gives the student insight into the knowledge of nail technology. The program includes 100 clock hours of classroom training (Academic Instruction), and 140 hours of Practice and service requirements (Practical Applications) under the supervision of a Nail Technologist licensed in Florida. The student will develop skills in manicuring and pedicuring and learn all aspects of artificial nail work. In conjunction with the different technical courses, the students will be trained in communication, human relations, the prevention of infections, first aid and the business aspect of the industry. The students must have completed the study program comprised of 240 hours in order to receive a certificate of completion and will be registered with the State for licensing.
Prerequisites:
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- The student must have parental or guardian consent and signature if less than 18 years old.
- Have a high school diploma or GED or proof of post-secondary education
- Have a personal interview.
- Submit a signed enrollment agreement.
- Submit a medical report attesting to good health. There is a fee.
Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Theory Hours | Lab/Clinic | No. of Services | Total Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HHNT 100 | Professional Ethics for the Nails Technician | 2 | 2 | ||
| HHSC 101 | Sanitation and Disinfection | 4 | 4 | ||
| HHSC 102 | Florida Law and Regulations | 5 | 5 | ||
| HHSC 103 | AIDS / HIV Education | 4 | 4 | ||
| HHSC 104 | Nails Theory | 85 | 85 | ||
| HHSC 105 | Manicure | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| HHSC 106 | Pedicure | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| HHSC 107 | Tips with Overlay | 37.5 | 15 | 37.5 | |
| HHSC 108 | Sculpturing with Form | 37.5 | 15 | 37.5 | |
| HHSC 109 | Nail wraps/mending | 15 | 10 | 15 | |
| HHSC 110 | Nail fill-ins | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| HHSC 111 | Artificial Nail Removal | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| HHSC 112 | Polish and Nail Art | 5 | 10 | 5 | |
| TOTAL | 100 | 140 | 95 | 240 |
INVENTORY OF EQUIPMENT:
Equipment Item: Manicure Table
Brief Description of Equipment: Tables used for manicures
Quantity: 4
Equipment Item: Lamps for Manicure Table
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to light the work surface of the manicure tables
Quantity: 2
Equipment Item: Pedicure Chairs w/ bowls
Brief Description of Equipment: Complete Pedicure Set
Equipment Item: Manicurist Chairs
Brief Description of Equipment: Chairs for Students to sit on while performing a manicure
Quantity: 4
Equipment Item: Client's chairs
Brief Description of Equipment: Chairs for clients to sit on while having a manicure
STUDENT KIT:
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to wet the nails and fingertips
Equipment Item: Cuticle pusher
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to push and remove the cuticle
Equipment Item: Cuticle nipper
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to cut the excess cuticle and skin around nails.
Equipment Item: Straight clipper
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to cut the nails.
Equipment Item: 4 Way nail buffer
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to file down nails
Equipment Item: Pedicure sponge stone
Brief Description of Equipment: Stone used to remove dead cells from the sole
Equipment Item: Nail Brush
Brief Description of Equipment: Brush to clean the nails
Equipment Item: Toe Separator
Brief Description of Equipment: Used to separate the toes after the toenails have been painted.
Brief Description of Equipment: Powder for acrylic nails
Equipment Item: Pink acrylic
Brief Description of Equipment: Powder for acrylic nails
Equipment Item: Bottle of nail glue
Brief Description of Equipment: Glue for artificial nails
Equipment Item: Packs of nail tips
Brief Description of Equipment: Artificial nails used as mold for acrylics
Equipment Item: Orangewood sticks
Brief Description of Equipment: Stick used to clean and remove excess paint
Equipment Item: Nail cleaning brush
Brief Description of Equipment: Brush used to clean the nails
Equipment Item: Rubber plastic hand
Brief Description of Equipment: Artificially hand made used by the student to practice acrylic nails
Equipment Item: Tool box
Brief Description of Equipment: Box used to save the equipment
