Nail Technician

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Nail Technician prepares individuals to understand and apply techniques needed to successfully complete competencies in accordance to the Arizona State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology as a nail technician, under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Students will learn proper steps in safety, sanitation, shaping of the fingernails and toenails with various nail files, remove unwanted cuticle skin, calluses, product application and use, massage, nail sculpture, nail enhancements, design art, customer service skills, laws and regulations, marketing, and business practices.

This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Nail Technician (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1123
Total Clock Hours Required
600
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must successfully pass each course with a minimum grade of 80% and 100% of the course hours required in order to continue on to the next course. Students may apply for graduation from the Nail Technician program upon successful completion of the program hours and a score of 80% or higher. Completion of the program does not guarantee a nail technician license (in any state). The Arizona State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology may deny an application if it's determined that the student does not meet citizenship and/or high school education requirements if under the age of 18. If students have concerns about their citizenship status and/or high school education requirements, they are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the Arizona State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology via its website: HTTPS://BOC.AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of their situation, and save any written response. GateWay Community College will not give refunds or be held liable for graduates who do not receive an Arizona nail technician license.

What You'll Learn
  • Demonstrate and apply proper infection control procedures, safety techniques, and first aid.
  • Explain the fundamental concepts of microbiology in nail technology.
  • Explain and identify the fundamental concepts of nail theory.
  • Demonstrate proper nail care services and applications.
  • Demonstrate advanced nail and skin care services.
  • Identify and apply tools and resources needed to gain employment in the beauty industry.
  • Apply and demonstrate learned concepts in practical applications to successfully pass final written exam with 80% or better.
  • Apply and describe learned concepts in theory to successfully pass final written exam with 80% or better.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Manicurists and Pedicurists

$35,340

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
  • The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.

Courses Sequence

Block 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
NLT100 Nail Technology I 200
NLT105 Nail Technology II 200

Block 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
NLT110 Nail Technology III 200
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.

Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=183262).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Nail Technician