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Certificate of Vocational Education
Nail Technician
Duration: 1 semester
Program Description
The Nail Technician program will initiate students into one of the most fascinating industries in the country - Nail Technology. People with a sense of creativity, visual perception, good human relations and communications skills will be attracted to this occupation. Students develop nail technician skills in the classroom and a simulated salon setting. The Nail Technician program provides exposure to many aspects of the industry including sterilization and sanitation; manicures; pedicures and artificial nails.
Program Courses
STSA Sterilization & Sanitation
MANI Manicures
PEDI Pedicures
ARNA Artificial Nails
FBMA Salon Business Management and Customer Service
NARR Nail Art
CM2150 Workplace Correspondence
WP01 Word Processing
Standard First Aid
Back Injury Prevention
Employment Opportunities
Upon successful completion of the Nail Technician program, graduates are qualified to work in a variety of areas. Many Nail Technicians aim to become self-employed. Some technicians own their own salon, or rent out space in a salon. Others may choose to run a mobile business, which involves visiting customers' homes. Thus, depending on circumstances or specific hiring practices nail technicians could work alone, or in a salon with other technicians, beauticians, hairstylists or therapists.
Entrance Requirements
High School Graduates or Equivalent
High School Graduates or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Nail Technician Program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal high school requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of the Guidance Counsellor or High School Principal. Please contact an Admissions Officer for details.
Mature
Mature Students are eligible for admission to the Nail Technician program. These students must be at least 19 years of age, complete an application form provide a copy of recent marks and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test, arranged by Academy Canada.
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