Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2023-2024

Nail Technician and Brush-Stroke Art (CNAT - Code C080)

This program prepares the student in the development of skills and general knowledge of nail design. Our hands-on program will instruct students in all areas of nail care; including practical applications, theories, infectious control, and customer service. The student will gain the knowledge to perform basic manicures as well as show their artistic side by creating nail art. It is aimed at students who aspire to become a Nail Technician. Upon program completion, the student will be able to work in beauty salons or as the owner of their own business.

The concentration courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C, and in practice a minimum grade of B is required. You will not be able to start the practice if you have not passed the following courses: CNAT 0110, CNAT 0120, CNAT 0130, CNAT 0140 and CNAT 0150.

The Aguadilla Campus is authorized to offer this Program.

(30 credits / 900 hours)

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Nail Technician and Brush-Stroke Art

First Term

CNAT 110Introduction to Nail Technique

3

CNAT 120Art of Design and Caricature for Nails

3

CNAT 130Manicure and Pedicure

3

CNAT 140Nail Structure

3

CNAT 150Nail Techniques

3

Second Term

CNAT 220Embossed 3D and 4D Nail Techniques

3

CNAT 230Contemporary Nail Trends

3

CNAT 291Nail Techniques Practice

6

CBEU 320Beauty Salon Administration

3

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.