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 manicures, pedicures, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

The state of Texas requires 600 hours of education to become a licensed manicurist. Within CORE part of our curriculum will ensure that you receive all the manicuring principles, technical information and professional practices The remaining 500 hours will be the CREATIVE phase which is the final phase of the program that focuses on state board, challenging practical services, clinic floor, and reinforcing the core skills, making sure you are confident to pass there state board licensing test and leaving with all the job ready skills

*Students are prepared to be an entry level manicurist.

This program is offered at the Arlington campus.

MANICURE 600 COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 600 clock hours

The course is divided into Core/Protege and Specialty classes concurrent with clinical service-learning experiences.

1. Core/Protege Classroom Instruction: The first 105 hours are devoted to classroom workshops and demonstration. You will learn manicure principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Specialty/Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 495 hours are spent in the clinic area, gaining practical experience.

MANICURE 600 COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - Arlington Manicure 600 program will be divided into two designations:

1. Core/Protégé’ Curriculum: A 105-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core curriculum prior to attending Protégé, which produces a smooth transition from Core student to Adaptive student.
2. Theory/Specialty Classroom: Your classroom time from 106 to 600 hours is divided into Theory and Specialty Classes will include manicures, nail extensions, nail diseases and disorders. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self-improvement, and professional development, which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time from 106 to 600 hours will be spent in a clinic environment. will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, clinic practical worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on guest services and relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.

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.