Achieve your goals and become a Manicurist. Learn the professional practices used by manicurists and pedicurists in the industry while experiencing the full support of San Luis Obispo Beauty College every step of the way.
Manicurist
Manicurists and Pedicurists | SOC CODE: 39.5092
Clean and shape customers’ fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails. Sample of reported job titles: Manicurist, Nail Technician, Pedicurist
Achieve your goals and become a Manicurist. Learn the professional practices used by manicurists and pedicurists in the industry while experiencing the full support of San Luis Obispo Beauty College every step of the way.
Manicurists and Pedicurists | SOC CODE: 39.5092
Clean and shape customers’ fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails. Sample of reported job titles: Manicurist, Nail Technician, Pedicurist
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of the Manicurist Program is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the state board examination and for competency in entry-level job positions in manicuring or related career field. All classes are taught in English.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:
- Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
- Practice proper personal grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
- Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
- Perform the basic manipulative skills pertaining to nail care.
- Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper nail application for the client’s best overall look.
- Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED
Use of proper implements relative to all manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders. Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, prior to all services to determine any disorders. Develop the knowledge of safety precautions in use of manicuring, pedicure, and artificial nails.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED
Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to manicuring, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL OPERATIONS
Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Manicuring, and the 400 program hours required with a GPA of “C” (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. All tuition, fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of final papers. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Cosmetology, Barber or Manicurist license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Manicurist Program as described above and passed the licensing exam with a minimum overall average of 76%. Please refer to OBTAINING A LICENSE TO PRACTICE IN THE FIELD section at the end of this catalog for detailed information regarding the licensing process and reasons for licensure denial.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The primary purpose of the Manicurist Program is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the state board examination and for competency in entry-level job positions in manicuring or related career field. All classes are taught in English.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:
- Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
- Practice proper personal grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
- Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
- Perform the basic manipulative skills pertaining to nail care.
- Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper nail application for the client’s best overall look.
- Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED
Use of proper implements relative to all manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. Develop the knowledge to recognize the various skin conditions and disorders. Acquire knowledge of analyzing the hands and feet, prior to all services to determine any disorders. Develop the knowledge of safety precautions in use of manicuring, pedicure, and artificial nails.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED
Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to manicuring, possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers, appreciate honesty and integrity and have improved personality in dealing with patrons and colleagues.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICAL OPERATIONS
Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations in Manicuring, and the 400 program hours required with a GPA of “C” (70%) or better he or she is awarded a diploma certifying his or her graduation. All tuition, fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of final papers. Students are assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology Examination.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Cosmetology, Barber or Manicurist license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Manicurist Program as described above and passed the licensing exam with a minimum overall average of 76%. Please refer to OBTAINING A LICENSE TO PRACTICE IN THE FIELD section at the end of this catalog for detailed information regarding the licensing process and reasons for licensure denial.