Course Syllabus
Course: TENT 1610
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Services Technology
Title: Nail Technician Business Basics
Semester Approved: Summer 2023
Five-Year Review Semester: Spring 2028
End Semester: Spring 2029
Catalog Description: In this course students will perfect skills they have learned in previous classes in sanitation practices, improving soft skills, and enhancing their business and marketing skills.
Semesters Offered: TBA
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1; Lecture: .5; Lab: .5
Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
Justification: Students taking this course along with TENT 1110, TENT 1200, and TENT 1600, will perfect the skills required of Nail Technicians. The Nail Technology program can be taken alone or as part of the Cosmetology/Barbering program.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Perfect and demonstrate procedures covered in previous courses covering business skills, proper safety, infection control procedures, and professional behavior.
This outcome will be assessed through assignments, discussions, quizzes, and working on clients through hand-on application and participation. An instructor will observe and check the work performed on clients, and feedback will be given.
Implement business and marketing skills to include a business portfolio and business statement. This outcome will be assessed through assignments, discussions, and quizzes.
Demonstrate and perfect skills gained in previous courses in acting professionally, communicating effectively with clients to avoid infectious diseases, and proper sanitation
practices while working on clients. This outcome will be assessed through assignments, discussions, quizzes, and working on clients through hand-on application and participation. An instructor will observe and check the work performed on clients, and feedback will be given.
Content:
In this course, students will perfect skills they have learned in previous classes in sanitation practices, improving soft skills, and enhancing their business and marketing skills.
Objectives:
- Perfect and demonstrate procedures covered in previous courses covering business skills, proper safety, infection control procedures, and professional behavior.
- Implement business and marketing skills to include a business portfolio and business statement.
- Demonstrate and perfect skills gained in previous courses in acting professionally, communicating effectively with clients to avoid infectious diseases, and proper sanitation practices while working on clients.
We strive to introduce all students to the procedures performed in the beauty industry and all them to express their differences and culture through creative projects and group activities. The course is designed to empower and foster talent in all students, including groups traditionally underrepresented in this career, and to move beyond stereotypes.
Key Performance Indicators:
Student Learning Outcomes will be assessed by the following:
Assignments/discussions 5 to 20%
Hands-on application/participation 25 to 50%
Client services 25 to 50%
Quizzes and exams 20 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
8th edition Milady Standard Nail Technology textbook, and CIMA 1-year Access Card. (both are required for)
Supplemental materials may be required
Pedagogy Statement:
Teaching methods may include lecture, class discussion, group work, hands-on activities, and the incorporation of low-stakes assignments.
In this course, instructors will strive to connect with students on a personal level by spending multiple hours daily with this group of students. Students will also be encouraged to make connections in order to foster an inclusive classroom atmosphere. This may be accomplished through group assignments. Students will rotate until everyone has had the opportunity to work together.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab
Maximum Class Size: 10
Optimum Class Size: 10
