Manicuring Course Information

MANICURING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

SOC 39-5092.00, CIP code: 12.0410  
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Arkansas state requirements. The course of study includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation & development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as sanitation, Arkansas state laws & regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level manicurist. 

This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

The manicuring program are taught within the brick & mortar and/or hybrid distance education program.

MANICURING 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 100 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 500 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.

MANICURING COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas for the manicuring program will be divided into three designations:

1. Core Curriculum: This 100-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 monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience.
2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Mentor student. You will spend 35 hours as a Protégé preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 465 hours will be spent in a clinic environment. You will dress, act, and work like a true 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.

MANICURING COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Arkansas meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar and/or hybrid distance education program:

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.

All final theory exams and final practical exams must be completed in the school facility, they cannot be completed through distance education. 

MANICURING PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess students learning and mastery of course content in the 600-hour course:

1. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam. The theory exams will evaluate the student's academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
2. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on their final exam. The final exams will evaluate the student's academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
3. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Students progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
4. Distance Education Assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.

MANICURING COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The 600 hour manicuring course program is 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, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the Future Professional must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements:

1. Apple iPad, computer, or other mobile device
2. An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE). Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down). Check your Internet bandwidth using Speed test.
3. Pivot Point
4. Google Chrome
5. Zoom
6. CourseKey