Manicurist Course Information

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MANICURIST COURSE DESCRIPTION

Manicurist: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5092.00 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0410 
The curriculum involves 300 hours to satisfy Wisconsin state requirements. The course includes instruction and practical experience in manicures, pedicures, massage, customer service, personal appearance & hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level manicurist.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.

MANICURIST EDUCATION GOALS

Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee strives to provide a quality educational system that prepares students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their chosen field of study. Our quality education system includes an outstanding facility, experienced and competent instructors, and a curriculum developed through years of experience and expertise. Our education goals are:

  1. To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable and skilled in their field for marketability within the industry.
  2. To maintain an updated program that provides students with the knowledge to compete in their field of study.
  3. To promote the continuing educational growth of our faculty and students, using current teaching methods and techniques.
  4. To teach courtesy and professionalism as the foundation for a successful career in their chosen field of study.
  5. To prepare students to successfully pass the state licensing exam for entry-level employment.
  6. To train and graduate students while empowering them to become confident and excited to enter a successful career within the salon and beauty industry. 

MANICURIST COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 300 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 60 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, demonstration, and practical experience. You will learn nail principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 240 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area, gaining practical experience.

MANICURIST COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee for the manicurist program will be divided into three designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 60-hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic nails procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience. 
  2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Mentor student. You will spend 5 hours as a Protégé preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
  3. Mentor Learning Experience: Your remaining 235 hours will be spent in a clinic classroom environment. You will dress, act, and work like a beauty industry professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.

MANICURIST COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee meets or exceeds the state requirements. 

Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours
1. Introduction: Law and Codes, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics 36 0
2. Safety, Sanitation, Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology 10 25
3. Nails and Skin Disorders 24 10
4. Anatomy and Physiology 18 8
5. Manicuring and Pedicuring, including nail enhancement 24 112
6. Introduction to Advertising 12 0
7. Individual Student Needs and Electives (Hours may include structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more cosmetology or manicuring establishments.) 7 14
TOTAL HOURS 131 169
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 300

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.

MANICURIST PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 300-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. 
  2. Final exam: This test covers an overview of all related manicuring (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.), Wisconsin State law and other covered manicure exams. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams. 
  3. Clinic practical worksheets: Students must complete all clinic practical worksheets.

Grading Scale:          A  =  90-100%          B  =  80-89%          C  =  70-79%           Below 70%  =  Failing