NT11 Nail Technician, Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Flint River Campus

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 2 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 19

Program Description

The Nail Technician program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of nail technician. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, nail diseases and disorders, skin and nail care, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Nail Technician certificate and are employable as a nail technician.

Licensure Eligible Program

The Cosmetology program at Southern Crescent Technical College is regulated by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217, Phone 478-207-2440. Graduates are eligible to take the Georgia State Board of Nail Technician Examination.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • No high school diploma or GED required
  • Meet assessment requirements

Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks

Tools/equipment/supplies
 
   Kit #1 $74.00
   Kit #2 $154.50
Uniforms $90.00
State licensure exam
 
   Testing $109.00
   License $35.00

A minimum grade of C for each course is required to receive a Nail Technician TCC from SCTC.

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1070Nail Care & Advanced Techniques

3

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

Second Term

COSM 1180Natural Nail Practicum

3

COSM 1190Advanced Nail Practicum I

3

COSM 1200Advanced Nail Practicum II

3