About the Program
This certificate will prepare students to perform basic manipulative skills in manicures, pedicures, nail tips, wraps, and nail enhancements. In addition, demonstrate the ability to perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper nail services for the clients' overall needs. The student will be able to demonstrate basic nail care skills, safety and sanitation, communication and soft skills, and knowledge necessary to pass the State Board exam successfully. Upon completing the training, students will gain competency in entry-level job positions as a Manicurist or related career goals.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2023-2024Program Code: MANICURING.CC
Type: Career
General Education: None
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Safely and accurately use all equipment and products relating to the industry.
Demonstrate the most current methods and procedures using professional tools and equipment.
Apply necessary health and safety rules.
Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
Demonstrate an orderly performance of all tasks and skills, establishing methodical habits without sacrificing artistic skills.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 51.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will understand agency standards and state board requirements for beauty professionals servicing the general public.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will demonstrate state board practices for beauty professionals while servicing the general public.
Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11
Unit(s): 2.50
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 138.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 138.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate basic nail procedures. Topics are to include analyzation, treatment, creation, maintenance and removal of nail enhancements, including gel polish, wraps, repairs, acrylic and UV light cured gel enhancements. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical hours and operations in subjects learned.
Prerequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11, COS 12
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 153.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 153.00
In this course students will perform level-appropriate services on clients. Services include Manicuring, Pedicuring, safe use of manicuring equipment, nail enhancements and extensions, and safe removal of nail enhancements, acrylic, wraps and Gel polish. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical operations and hours in subjects learned.
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Contacts
Kim Kirkwood, Chair
(530) 895-2294
Department Office: Cosmetology and Barbering Center
(530) 895-2202
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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