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Nail Technology

Bishop State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Short-term certificate preparing students for nail technician careers. Covers nail care, nail care applications, and nail art for licensed manicurist and pedicurist positions.

Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Nail care, nail care applications, and nail art for licensed manicurist and pedicurist positions
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Manicurists and Pedicurists39-5092.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Sanitation protocols — follow step-by-step procedures to clean and sanitize nail tools and workstations under direct supervisor guidance in a licensed salon setting.
  • Nail polish application — apply undercoat and colored polish onto nails using a brush under close supervision during client services.
  • Nail shaping basics — use files and emery boards to shape and smooth nail ends following demonstrated techniques on supervised practice clients.
  • Cuticle preparation — push back and trim cuticles using water, oil, cuticle knives, and nippers under direct instruction in a salon environment.
  • Pre-service nail preparation — soak and clean customers' nails using soapy water, swabs, files, and orange sticks as directed by a senior technician.
  • Polish removal — remove previously applied nail polish using liquid remover and swabs following established salon procedures with oversight.
  • Supply awareness — identify and report low nail care product inventory to a supervisor during daily salon operations.
  • Active listening skills — receive and repeat back client service preferences clearly during intake consultations under guidance.
  • Scheduling tools — enter basic client appointment data into calendar or scheduling software with supervisor assistance in a salon front-desk context.
  • Personal presentation standards — maintain a clean, professional appearance and cooperative attitude throughout each shift in a personal care service environment.

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Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
44%
Placement Rate
24%