Nails Specialty
About Our Program:
This program is designed to teach students the latest techniques in the nail industry and qualify students for employment while obtaining a Nails Specialist License from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. This content includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Communication, entrepreneurship, and employability skills
- Human relations and customer service
- Safe and efficient work practices
- Florida cosmetology law and rules
- Acquisition of knowledge of the nails and the related chemistry, infection control, anatomy, and physiology
- Development of skill in performing manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements, extensions, polishing, and nail art
Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with chemicals, implements, and equipment appropriate to the program’s content and in accordance with safety and sanitation practices in the trade.
Admission Requirements:
- 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any K-12 program
- Occupational Interest
Program Structure:
This program consists of 180 hours and is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one Occupational Completion Point (OCP):
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Manicurists and Pedicurists | 180 Hours |
| Total Hours: 180 | ||
Full Program Completion:
- Completion of all program competencies
- There is no TABE Test requirement for this course.
- Manicurist/Pedicurist State License (Social Security or Tax Identification Number required)
Employment Opportunities:
- Salon or Day Spa Nail Technician
- Destination Spa or Cruise Ship Nail Technician
- Manicurist and/or Pedicurist Technician
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Beauty Supply Salesperson
- Nail Art and Design Technician
Salary:
The average wage for this career in Florida is $13.78 hourly or $28,660 annually.
Employment Outlook:
Employment of manicurists and pedicurists is projected to grow 33% from 2020 to 2030.
Financial Aid:
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.gov. Visit the financial aid office for more information.
Program Hours:
| LOCATION | COURSE'S SCHEDULE | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dade Technical College 28300 S.W. 152nd Avenue Leisure City, FL 33033 (305) 247-7839 | Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | |
Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Nails Specialty
| This program is designed to be completed in: | 10 weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| Program cost if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting but may have changed. | In-state: $949.40 240 hours x $2.56= $614.40 Out-of-state: $2,795.00 240 hours x $10.25= $2,460.00 |
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| Fees $35.00 x 1 term= $35.00 Books and supplies= $300.00 |
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| Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ 0 of debt. | ||
| The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Florida | ||
| For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ | ||
Source
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Manicurists and Pedicurists,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/manicurists-and-pedicurists.htm.
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