Manicuring – Full Time is a Certificate program offered by Thanh Le College, School of Cosmetology in Garden Grove, CA. The program takes 14 weeks to complete.
Program Overview
Manicuring is the science of nail care. In this course students will learn to clean, shape and polish fingernails and toenails; groom cuticles and apply cream to hands and arms (feet and calves in the case of pedicures); and apply a variety of artificial nails and nail color.
The Manicuring course consists of 400 clock hours covering all aspects of nail care, manicure and pedicure, as mandated by the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology and pursuant to section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. The course is designed to teach students the information and skills needed for a career in the manicuring field and to prepare students to pass the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination, the final pre-requisite to obtaining the license required to work as a Manicurist in the state of California.
What sets this Program apart
Thanh Le College occupies a spacious 5000 square-foot facility located at 12875 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove, California. The school is designed to emulate salon conditions while allowing areas for study and discussion, with one facial room, one theory classroom, and a spacious clinic floor consisting of 20 hair stations, 10 shampoo bowls, 10 hairdryers and 20 manicuring tables.
The administrators and instructors are encouraged to work closely with the students and attempt to tailor the educational experience to the individuals’ needs. Job placement assistance is provided to graduates at no additional charge, and prospective employers are invited to the school regularly to give demonstrations and discuss career goals with the students.
Admission Requirements and Process
The school will admit an applicant into a course leading to State Licensure who is 17 years of age or older, provides valid identification, a social security card and legal residency, and provides a copy of a High School Diploma, GED or its equivalent. Thanh Le College does not accept ability-to-benefit students and does not accept transfer hours from other institutions.
Students are encouraged to visit the school for at least 4 days, prior to enrolling, to observe and “get a taste” of Cosmetology.
Licensing. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Manicurist license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Manicuring course and passed the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Examination with an overall grade of 75%.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageYou must be 17 years of age or older.
- IdentificationYou must provide valid identification and a social security card.
- Legal residencyYou must provide proof of legal residency.
- High school completionYou must provide a copy of a High School Diploma, GED or its equivalent (or evidence of home schooling that state law treats as a home or private school, or a foreign diploma…
- English-language instructionInstruction is only taught in the English language; Thanh Le College does not provide an English-as-a-Second-Language course and visa services are not provided.
- Physical considerationsStudents must be in good physical health, since the field requires a great deal of standing, walking, pushing, bending and stretching for extended periods of time.
Application Process
- 1Visit and Speak with AdmissionsVisit, tour our school and speak with our Admissions Advisor, or contact us at (714) 740-2755 or cosmo12875@yahoo.com to request enrollment information.
- 2Review the Catalog and Fact SheetProspective students are encouraged to review the school catalog and the School Performance Fact Sheet prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
- 3Complete the Enrollment DocumentsTo enroll, download, print, and return the completed Pre-Enrollment Form and Enrollment Application.
- 4Attend OrientationAn orientation will be conducted on or prior to your first day of class, covering an overview of the course and the school's policies, rules and regulations.
Program Schedule
Full Time schedule. Full-time students shall be scheduled to attend classes a minimum of 30 clock-hours per week; at this schedule the 400-hour course is 14 weeks long, with a maximum time frame at 150% of 600 Hrs / 20 weeks.
Classes are held Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. As students’ schedules may dictate, additional sessions may be arranged. The College is closed Sundays and Mondays.
Course format. Theory hours: 5 hrs, Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00am to 10:00am. Practical hours: 25 hrs, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Start dates. New classes will begin each Tuesday, or the first available business day of the week.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. A non-refundable registration fee of $100 is due at the time of enrollment, and the STRF assessment is $0. The current catalog does not state the Manicuring tuition consistently, so please confirm tuition with Thanh Le College admissions at (714) 740-2755.
Books and supplies. Books and supplies ($200) purchased at the college are optional. If a student decides to drop from a course within 10 business days of enrollment AND the supplies have not been opened (for sanitary reasons) and the books are salable, the cost of books and supplies will be refunded. Students are responsible for the state licensing exam fee and other examination or licensing related expenses.
Payment. Tuition and expenses may be paid in full at the time of enrollment but payment plans are also available from Thanh Le College, by weekly or monthly installments. Thanh Le College accepts payment in cash, money order, personal checks and/or Title IV.
Net Price Calculator. The school's Net Price Calculator is available on its website.
Curriculum
The curriculum consists of 400 clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations pursuant to section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. Technical Instruction is instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; a Practical Operation is the performance of a complete service on another person or a mannequin.
Performance objectives.
- Acquire knowledge of laws and rules regulating California’s cosmetology establishment practices.
- Acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all functions of Nail Care.
- Acquire the knowledge of subjects relative to Manicuring including anatomy, physiology, chemistry and the theory relative to the practical procedures to be performed.
Skills to be developed.
- The proper use of implements relative to all Manicures, Pedicures and Artificial Nails.
- A practical ability to perform Manicures, Pedicures and Artificial Nails.
- Develop the knowledge and confidence to safely perform all operations authorized for a Manicurist.
Graduation requirements. When a student has completed the required theory hours and practical operations with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 70% (C) or better, they will be awarded a certificate of graduation from Thanh Le College, School of Cosmetology.
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Career Outcomes
Thanh Le College, School of Cosmetology graduates have found careers as:
- Owners of a salon or spa
- Managers of a salon or spa
- And more!
Thanh Le College does not guarantee job placement to any student. However, job placement assistance is provided to graduates at no additional charge.
What to expect as a Thanh Le College, School of Cosmetology student
Come visit our college for beauty services performed by our professionally trained students at discounted prices. Our students are well trained and will provide you with quality services all under the watchful eye of our industry experienced instructors.
A student shall not be permitted to work upon a patron paying for services until he or she has completed the freshman period of training and instruction, which is 10 percent of the total training hours specified for each course.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Thanh Le College takes great pride in offering courses that have been accredited by NACCAS, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences. The school is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Graduates who pass the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination are issued California licenses.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Garden Grove Campus (IPEDS, 2024).