Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will receive an orientation to the nail technician field.
Standard 1
Explain the history of nail technician and the occupational opportunities.
Standard 2
Apply life skills as it applies to the nail technician field.
Standard 3
Demonstrate the professional image that is expected in the barbering industry.
Standard 4
Demonstrate effective communication skills when dealing with clients.
Performance Skill
Receive an orientation to the cosmetology trade.
Strand 2
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the science of barbering.
Standard 1
Discuss infection control and demonstrate safe work practices.
Standard 2
Explain the importance of anatomy and physiology to the nail technician trade.
Standard 3
Explain the importance of skin structure and growth.
Standard 4
Explain the importance of nail structure and growth.
Standard 5
Explain nail diseases and disorders.
Standard 6
Describe nail product chemistry and its affects.
Standard 7
Describe the properties and disorders of the skin.
Standard 8
Understand the basics of electricity and light therapy and their safe use.
Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate the science of barbering.
Strand 3
Students will be able to understand and exhibit the techniques used in nail care.
Standard 1
Understand and apply the techniques used in manicuring nails.
Standard 2
Understand and demonstrate the techniques used in pedicuring nails.
Standard 3
Demonstrate the techniques used in electric filing of nails.
Standard 4
Understand and apply the techniques used in nail tips, wraps, and no-light gels.
Standard 5
Understand and demonstrate the techniques used in acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements.
Standard 6
Understand and apply the techniques used in UV gels.
Standard 7
Understand and demonstrate the techniques used in the creativity of nail art.
Performance Skill
Understand and exhibit the techniques used in nail care.
Strand 4
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the business skills for a nail technician.
Standard 1
Understand and apply the skills needed for preparing and seeking employment.
Standard 2
Understand the skills needed during their first months of employment.
Standard 3
Understand the skills needed to operate a salon as a personal business.
Performance Skill
Understand and demonstrate the business skills for a nail technician.
Strand 5
Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework – Level 1.
Standard 1
Understand and demonstrate the attitude of cooperation.
Standard 2
Understand and demonstrate the ability of being resourceful and innovative.
Standard 3
Plan for your future career.
Standard 4
Understand and demonstrate the ability to manage a project.