Manicuring Program

Program Description

The program provides the fundamentals of manicuring, pedicuring, nail art, gels and acrylics, use of equipment, and planet essentials. Students will apply their theoretical knowledge to advance their technique through extensive guest experiences. Students will learn business skills including product retail, customer care, sales, resume writing, interviewing and job search skills.

Program Objectives

The objective of the program is to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examination in Manicuring. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques and the skills to seek employment as a manicurist.

Instructional Methods

The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, exams and assignments, technical evaluations, salon and spa tours, and visiting guest educators.

Performance Standards

• Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
• Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
• Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):

• Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
• Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.

Manicuring

300 Course Hours

131 Hrs Theory + 169 Hrs Practical

Day (Part-Time, 11 Weeks)*

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-4pm *Milwaukee Campus Only

Evening (Part-Time, 15 Weeks)

Mon.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9:30pm

Theory/Practical Hours By Subject

Theory

Hours

Practical

Hours

Introduction: law and codes; bookkeeping; business management; history; ethics. including resumes, interviewing, job search skills

Safety, Sanitation and Sterilization, First Aid and Bacteriology

Nails and Skin Disorders

Anatomy and Physiology

Manicuring and Pedicuring

Introduction to Advertising

Individual student needs and electives (Theory hours may include structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more barbering cosmetology, or manicuring establishments.)

Theory Vs. Practical

Total Course Hours

131 Hrs 169 Hrs

300 Hrs

Grading Procedures

For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows: