Program’s Mission Statement

The purpose of these programs is to prepared students for employment as a licensed Manicurist and Pedicurist Specialist. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully obtaining a Facials Specialty Certification.

Program Description

The content includes, but is not limited to: communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; Florida cosmetology law and rules; acquisition of knowledge of the nails specialist and the related chemistry; bacteriology, anatomy and physiology; art of make-up; and development of skill in performing the manipulative and electrical techniques required in the practice of nails specialist occupations.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the cosmetology industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying technological principles, labor, community, health, safety, and environmental issues.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with chemicals, implements, and equipment appropriate to the programs’ content and in accordance with safety and sanitation practices in the trade.

Length of Program

This program consists of a core and one occupational point.

OCP A (Manicurist and Pedicurist Specialist)

            240   hours

Upon successful completion of this hours of instruction designed to meet the learning objectives, the performance of services, and achievement of a passing score of 75% of better on a comprehensive final examination administered by the teacher, a school shall issue a certificate of completion in the specialty area of Nails. Application for the State Board License is required.

Entrance Requirements

¹    16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School (Waiting lists are common, apply now)

¹    Occupational interest

Employment Opportunities

Courses of study prepare an individual for employment opportunities in the following areas:

Manicurist and Pedicurist Technician

Cosmetologist’s Assistant

Manufacturer’s Representative

Beauty Supply Salesperson

Salary

In 2004, the median hourly salary range was from $8.72 to $10.70.

PRODUCTION LAB IS OPEN

TO THE PUBLIC

 ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 

5:30 TO 7:30 P.M.