Manicure 600 Course Information

MANICURE 600 COURSE DESCRIPTION

Manicure 600: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5092.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0410 
The curriculum involves 600 hours to satisfy Texas state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in manicuring, pedicuring, nail enhancements, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Students are prepared to be an entry level manicurist.

MANICURE 600 COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 600 clock hours

The course is divided into Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction and Specialty/Clinic Learning concurrent with clinical service-learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: This phase is devoted to classroom workshops, demonstrations, and practical experiences where students learn manicure principles, technical information, safety and sanitation, and professional practices.
2. Specialty/Clinic Learning Experience: Students transition into the clinic classroom, where practical experience is gained through supervised guest services. During this phase, students develop technical profi ciency, professionalism, guest service skills, and confi dence through hands-on learning experiences.

MANICURE 600 COURSE OUTLINE

The Manicure 600 program at Paul Mitchell The School Dallas, Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - San Antonio, and Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - Arlington is divided into three educational designations:

1. Core/Protégé’ Curriculum: The Core/Protégé Curriculum provides the foundational principles of manicuring through classroom instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. The Protégé Learning Experience provides a smooth transition from the Core Curriculum to the clinic classroom while preparing students for supervised guest service experiences,
2. Theory/Specialty Classroom: Throughout the program, students participate in theory and specialty classroom instruction that may include manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, nail diseases and disorders, and other technical and professional topics. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retailing, motivation, self-improvement, and professional development presented by Learning Leaders, non-licensed staff members, or guest artists.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Students receive individual attention and participate in group learning experiences through mini-classes, clinic practical worksheets, and periodic evaluations designed to monitor student progress. During this phase, students begin providing services to paying guests in the clinic classroom under Learning Leader supervision while developing technical proficiency, professionalism, guest service, and relationship-building skills.

MANICURE 600 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds these requirements:

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.

MANICURE 600 PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 600-hour course:

1. Theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 70% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date.
3. Final exam: This test covers an overview of all related esthetics subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
4. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all assigned practical clinic classroom worksheets.