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EST1070 Manicuring 1

Introductory · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students identify the functions, shapes and basic structure of fingernails, identify conditions of the hands and fingernails, and perform basic manicures.
Prerequisite
COS1010: Personal & Professional Practices
Parameters
Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory and/or esthetic equipment.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 describe the functions, structure and shapes of the nail and identify factors that affect the condition of the nails

    • 1.1 identify and describe the basic structure of nails and surrounding tissue

    • 1.2 identify and describe the function of the nails

    • 1.3 identify and describe common nail shapes; e.g., male, female

    • 1.4 describe factors affecting nail growth, including:

      • 1.4.1 disease

      • 1.4.2 improper care

      • 1.4.3 diet

      • 1.4.4 heredity

      • 1.4.5 environment

      • 1.4.6 chemicals

      • 1.4.7 health

  • 2 identify procedures and resources used to perform a basic manicure

    • 2.1 identify the appropriate steps in a basic manicure procedure

    • 2.2 identify and describe the implements and materials required to perform a basic manicure

    • 2.3 follow appropriate procedures used to perform basic manicures, including:

      • 2.3.1 model/client preparation

      • 2.3.2 hand and nail analysis

      • 2.3.3 nail filing and shaping

      • 2.3.4 nail and hand cleansing

      • 2.3.5 cuticle shaping

      • 2.3.6 product applications

  • 3 identify and demonstrate safe and sanitary practices

    • 3.1 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area

    • 3.2 apply universal precautions related to:

      • 3.2.1 personal protective equipment (PPE); e.g., gloves, masks

      • 3.2.2 hand-washing techniques

      • 3.2.3 infectious diseases

      • 3.2.4 blood-borne pathogens; e.g., minor cuts, blood spills

      • 3.2.5 bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites

      • 3.2.6 safety and first-aid applications; e.g., back safety, cuts, slip and trip hazards

    • 3.3 use all materials and products appropriately

    • 3.4 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to proper storage areas after use

    • 3.5 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices

    • 5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences

    • 5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.