Nail Technician Diploma Program
Nail Technician Program
This program offers the students career training of nail technology. The training covers natural nail care, hand and foot treatments such as the manicure and pedicure, nail polish enhancements with gel or shellac, and artificial nail enhancements, such as wraps, tip and sculptured applications with gel and acrylic.
This program also includes training with a variety of nail art styles. The students will receive theory in depth and practical demonstrations with hands-on practice of multiple treatment procedures for services. Additionally, the students study and practice professional communication, client care and courtesy, infection control and safety to help ensure they are job ready and excited to build a clientele.
Program Length:
300 hours
Domestic Students:
$3800 for tuition + $250 for text books + $450 for course materials
International Students:
$6500 for tuition + $250 for text books + $450 for course materials
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must be older than 16 years old.
- Applicants must provide the school with a copy of their birth certificate or an identification document from the government, such as a passport /citizen card/permanent resident card to be accepted into the course of study.
- Applicants must read and certify that they have read a copy of the school’s policies and procedures, any updates and inserts and the enrolment and registration agreement.
- Students under the age of 19 years must have their contract counter-signed by their parent or legal guardian.
- All Applicants must meet the above criteria, pay their Tuition deposits in full and sign their Official Enrollment Agreements before they are considered officially enrolled in a program.
Program admission requirements may not be waived by the student or the institution.
Required course materials
Milady Standard Nail Technology Textbook, 7th Edition;
Milady Standard Nail Technology Student Workbook, 7th Edition;
- Nail Polish
- UV Lamps
- Nail Tips
- UV Gel
- Nail Brush
- Nail File
- Cuticle Nipper
- Drill Machine
- Drill Bits
- Dust Brush
- Tip Clipper
- Glue
- Alcohol
- Foot File
- Gloves
- Acrylic Powder
- Forms
- Acetone
- Buffers
- Manicure Hand Bowl
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program the successful student will have reliably demonstrated the ability to: reliably perform natural nail care treatment services, and create artificial nail enhancements with tips or sculpture using gel or acrylic and popular nail enhancements. Additionally, the students will reliably demonstrate a variety of nail art styles and techniques, perform safety and infection control measures, and demonstrate professional image, client care, and courtesy for all procedures and treatments. Comprehensive theory and practical skills are covered so the students can enter the field as qualified Nail Technicians.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Every four weeks, a theory test or exam and a practical test or exam will be done, and the instructor will provide evaluation after that. There will be two theory tests and two practical tests, one final theory exam, and one final practical exam during the program.
Final theory score:
20% x first theory test score + 20% x second theory test score + 60% final theory exam score
Final practical score:
20% x first practical test score + 20% x second practical test score + 60% final practical exam score
Completion Requirements
The students can only complete the program after they successfully complete the Nail Technician course
Program Duration
The Nail Technician program is a 300 hours / 13 weeks’ program.
Students study 3 days per week, 8 hours per day in the school
Delivery Method(s)
Indicate how the program is delivered:
In-class instruction
Career Occupation (if applicable)
Nail Technician