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Course Description
Core Standards of the Course
Standard 01
Students will be able to understand history of and professional opportunities in the nail technician field.
Objective 0101
Briefly describe the history of cosmetology.
Objective 0102
Understand the career pathways for a Nail Technician.
Standard 02
Students will be able to understand and apply life skills as it applies to the nail technician field.
Objective 0201
The Psychology of Success
Objective 0202
Motivation and Self‐Management
Objective 0203
Managing Your Career
Objective 0205
Time Management
Objective 0208
Personality Development and Attitude
Standard 03
Students will be able to understand the need for a professional image and how it relates to the nail technician field.
Objective 0301
Beauty and Wellness
Objective 0303
Your Physical Presentation
Standard 04
Students will be able to understand and apply communication skills as it applies to the nail technician field.
Objective 0401
Human Relations
Objective 0402
Communication Basics
Objective 0403
Explain the purpose of client consultation.
Objective 0404
Special Issues in Communication
Objective 0405
In‐Salon Communication
Standard 05
Students will be able to understand and apply the principles and practices in control of infections.
Objective 0501
Regulation through state and federal agencies.
Objective 0502
Principles of prevention of infections.
Objective 0503
Universal precautions are used because of infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens.
Objective 0504
Develop a professional salon image.
Standard 06
Students will be able to understand general anatomy and physiology.
Objective 0601
Why Study Anatomy?
Objective 0604
Organs and Body Systems
Objective 0605
The Skeletal System
Objective 0606
The Muscular System
Objective 0607
The Nervous System
Objective 0608
The Circulatory System
Objective 0609
The Endocrine System
Objective 0610
The Digestive System
Objective 0611
The Excretory System
Objective 0612
The Respiratory System
Objective 0613
The Integumentary System
Standard 07
Students will be able to understand skin structure and growth.
Objective 0701
Anatomy of the Skin
Objective 0702
Aging of the Skin
Objective 0703
Disorders of the Skin
Objective 0704
Preventing Skin Problems In Salon
Objective 0705
Maintaining Skin Health
Standard 08
Students will be able to understand nail structure and growth.
Objective 0801
The Natural Nail
Standard 09
Students will be able to understand nail diseases and disorders.
Standard 10
Students will be able to understand basics of chemistry as it applies to the nail technician field.
Objective 1003
Potential Hydrogen
Objective 1004
Oxidation‐Reduction (Redox) Reactions
Objective 1005
You Have the Value
Standard 11
Students will be able to understand nail product chemistry as it applies to the nail technician field.
Objective 1101
Understanding Chemicals
Objective 1102
Adhesion and Adhesives
Objective 1103
Fingernail Coatings
Objective 1104
The Overexposure Principle
Standard 12
Students will be able to understand basics of electricity.
Objective 1202
Electrical Equipment Safety
Objective 1203
You Have the Power
Standard 13
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in manicuring nails.
Objective 1301
Nail Technology Tools
Objective 1302
Choosing a Nail Shape
Objective 1304
Performing a Man's Manicure
Objective 1305
Paraffin Wax Treatment
Objective 1306
Hand and Arm Massage
Standard 14
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in pedicuring nails.
Objective 1401
Pedicure Supplies
Objective 1404
More about Pedicuring
Objective 1405
Pedicure Implements
Standard 15
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in electric filing of nails.
Objective 1501
Are Electric Files Safe?
Objective 1502
Choosing an Electric File
Objective 1504
How to Use an Electric File
Objective 1505
Troubleshooting
Objective 1506
You Have the Value
Standard 16
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in nail tips, wraps, and nolight gels.
Standard 17
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements.
Objective 1701
Acrylic (Methacrylate) Nail Enhancements Using Forms
Objective 1702
Odorless Acrylic (Methacrylate) Products
Objective 1703
Colored Acrylic (Methacrylate) Powders
Standard 18
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in UV gels.
Objective 1801
UV Gel on Tips or Natural Nails
Objective 1802
UV Gel Maintenance and Removal
Standard 19
Students will be able to understand and apply the techniques used in the creativity of nail art.
Objective 1901
The Basics and Foundation of Nail Art
Objective 1902
Creating Nail Art
Objective 1904
Freehand Painting
Objective 1905
Using an Airbrush for Nail Color and Nail Art
Objective 1906
Getting Started and Finished
Objective 1907
Traditional French Manicure (With Optional Lunula)
Standard 20
Students will be able to understand and apply the skills needed for preparing and seeking employment.
Objective 2001
Preparing for Licensure
Objective 2002
Preparing for Employment
Objective 2003
Illegal Questions
Objective 2004
Legal Questions
Standard 21
Students will be able to understand the skills needed during their first months of employment.
Objective 2101
Moving from School to Work
Objective 2102
Out in the Real World
Objective 2103
Managing Your Money
Objective 2104
Discover the Selling You
Standard 22
Students will be able to understand the skills needed to operate a salon as a personal business.
Objective 2201
Going into Business for Yourself
Objective 2202
Operating a Successful Salon
Objective 2203
Selling in the Salon
Standard 23
Students will understand the need for professional development.
Objective 2301
Complete a personal inventory.
Objective 2302
Set and meet goals.
Objective 2303
Be self‐motivated.
Objective 2304
Know how to make decisions.
Objective 2305
Know how to manage time.
Objective 2306
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.
Objective 2307
Learn to communicate verbally.
Objective 2308
Write effective communications.
Objective 2309
Establish a personal reading program.
Objective 2310
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.
Objective 2311
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
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Learn the acronym SkillsUSA
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State the SkillsUSA motto
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State the SkillsUSA creed
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Learn the SkillsUSA colors
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Describe the official SkillsUSA dress
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Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 24
Students will understand the need for leadership skills.
Objective 2401
Serve on a committee.
Objective 2402
Prepare an agenda.
Objective 2403
Assist in planning a meeting.
Objective 2404
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
Objective 2405
Participate in a school project.
Objective 2406
Attend a community meeting.
Objective 2407
Practice effective speaking.
Objective 2408
Present a three‐ to five‐minute talk.
Objective 2409
Implement a leadership project.
Objective 2410
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
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Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem
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State the SkillsUSA pledge
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Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer
Standard 25
Students will understand the need for career planning.
Objective 2501
Define your future occupation.
Objective 2502
Survey employment opportunities.
Objective 2503
Report on a trade journal article.
Objective 2504
Explore opportunities for advanced training.
Objective 2505
Conduct a worker interview.
Objective 2506
Contact a professional association.
Objective 2507
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
Objective 2508
Give a talk about your career.
Objective 2509
Review career goals.
Standard 26
Students will understand the importance of employability and work habits.
Objective 2601
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.
Objective 2602
Evaluate your personal ethics.
Objective 2603
Build a job search network.
Objective 2604
Find job leads.
Objective 2605
Write a resume.
Objective 2606
Create a job portfolio.
Objective 2607
Complete a job application.
Objective 2608
Write a business letter and memo.
Objective 2609
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.
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