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.
Career Information
Occupation
Nail Technician
Labor Projections are forthcoming.
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by TBA% nationally and TBA% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $15,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Quby Brinkley Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4589
qbrinkley@atlantatech.edu
ATC South Campus
Imani Maisonet
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4689
imaisonet@atlantatech.edu
Building C: C1118
Bryce Herron
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4591
bherron@atlantatech.edu
Building C: 1110D
Thomas Chapman
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4587
tchapman@atlantatech.edu
Building C: C1110A
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Terms
Credit Hours: 20
Estimated Program Cost: $3,684
Required Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 20
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates should be able to perform basic and advanced nail technology services.
2. Graduates should be able to demonstrate professional ethics, put into place safety and sanitation rules and regulations, etc.
3. Graduates should be able to use effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate product knowledge.