Title: Nail Technician II (19105-II)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Demonstrating Safety, Sanitation, and Disease Control
  Identify emergency first aid procedures.
  Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.
  Identify the causes, symptoms, and means of prevention of occupational health risks.
  Demonstrate ability to locate and interpret safety data sheets (SDS).
  Follow safety precautions in the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies.
Exhibiting Professionalism and Workplace Ethics
  Demonstrate a professional image.
  Demonstrate correct posture and physical poise.
  Follow practices and procedures related to workplace ethics.
Providing Advanced Nail Salon Services
  Perform pre-service tasks.
  Perform spa manicures.
  Perform spa pedicures.
  Apply gel polish.
  Identify the differences between ultraviolet (UV) lights and light-emitting diode (LED) lights.
  Apply gel nails.
  Perform gel overlay.
  Remove soft gel nails.
  Remove hard gel nails.
  Apply acrylic sculptured nails.
  Perform acrylic overlay.
  Perform acrylic dip nail procedure.
  Remove acrylic dip.
  Repair artificial nails.
  Demonstrate electric filing techniques.
  Perform nail art.
  Perform post-service tasks.
Managing a Nail Salon
  Identify local, state, and federal regulations for operating a nail technology business.
  Explain the procedure for obtaining a lease or purchasing a building.
  Explain the types of insurance coverage needed by salons.
  Evaluate various salon business types.
  Design the layout of a nail salon.
  Demonstrate marketing strategies.
  Define inventory control and costs.
  Prepare financial records.
  Demonstrate knowledge of employee-management skills.
  Keep daily salon records.
Exploring a Career in Nail Technology
  Identify potential employment barriers to nontraditional groups and ways to overcome these barriers.
  Map career paths in the field of nail technology.
  Evaluate the pros and cons of renting a booth vs. working for an employer.
  Explain the importance of licensure for nail technicians.
  Identify Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology regulations for nail technicians.
  Identify new trends in the nail technology industry.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
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