39-5092.00 Bright OutlookApprenticeship

Manicurists & Pedicurists

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Personal Care and Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Other Services (Except Public Administration)
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Key Tasks

  • Clean and sanitize tools and work environment.
  • Apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brush.
  • Maintain supply inventories and records of client services.
  • Shape and smooth ends of nails, using scissors, files, or emery boards.
  • Prepare nail cuticles with water and oil, using cuticle knives to push back cuticles and scissors or nippers to trim cuticles.
  • Prepare customers' nails in soapy water, using swabs, files, and orange sticks.
  • Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover and swabs.
  • Use rotary abrasive wheels to shape and smooth nails or artificial extensions.
  • Schedule client appointments and accept payments.
  • Assess the condition of clients' hands, remove dead skin, and massage hands.
  • Roughen surfaces of fingernails, using abrasive wheel.
  • Advise clients on nail care and use of products and colors.
  • Treat nails to repair or improve strength and resilience by wrapping.
  • Extend nails using powder, solvent, and paper forms attached to tips of customers' fingers to support and shape artificial nails.
  • Polish nails, using powdered polish and buffer.
  • Whiten underside of nails with white paste or pencils.
  • Promote and sell nail care products.
  • Decorate clients' nails by piercing or attaching ornaments or designs.

Skills

Speaking
50%
Social Perceptiveness
50%
Service Orientation
50%
Active Listening
50%
Coordination
44%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Time Management
44%
Active Learning
44%
Persuasion
41%
Monitoring
41%
Negotiation
38%
Critical Thinking
38%
Judgment and Decision Making
35%
Complex Problem Solving
31%
Writing
28%
Instructing
28%
Learning Strategies
28%
Systems Analysis
25%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Mathematics
22%
Quality Control Analysis
19%
Technology Design
19%
Management of Material Resources
13%
Equipment Selection
13%
Operations Monitoring
13%
Operations Analysis
13%
Troubleshooting
10%
Management of Financial Resources
10%
Operation and Control
3%
Programming
0%
Repairing
0%
Science
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
59%
English Language
41%
Administration and Management
40%
Personnel and Human Resources
37%
Sales and Marketing
36%
Mathematics
35%
Production and Processing
35%
Sociology and Anthropology
32%
Psychology
32%
Design
31%
Administrative
27%
Education and Training
26%
Chemistry
26%
Mechanical
24%
Computers and Electronics
24%
Public Safety and Security
23%
Biology
21%
Foreign Language
20%
Transportation
20%
Philosophy and Theology
19%
Law and Government
19%
Physics
18%
Geography
17%
Medicine and Dentistry
17%
Fine Arts
16%
Communications and Media
14%
Engineering and Technology
14%
Therapy and Counseling
13%
Economics and Accounting
13%
History and Archeology
11%
Food Production
11%
Building and Construction
10%
Telecommunications
9%

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Abilities

Near Vision
63%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Oral Expression
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Manual Dexterity
50%
Selective Attention
47%
Oral Comprehension
47%
Control Precision
47%
Speech Clarity
47%
Problem Sensitivity
44%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Inductive Reasoning
41%
Time Sharing
41%
Information Ordering
41%
Originality
41%
Visualization
38%
Deductive Reasoning
38%
Category Flexibility
38%
Written Comprehension
38%
Far Vision
35%
Fluency of Ideas
31%
Multilimb Coordination
31%
Flexibility of Closure
28%
Written Expression
28%
Perceptual Speed
25%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Number Facility
19%
Memorization
19%
Depth Perception
16%
Dynamic Strength
13%
Trunk Strength
13%
Mathematical Reasoning
10%
Static Strength
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
10%
Rate Control
6%
Reaction Time
3%
Stamina
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Night Vision
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
61%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
55%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
50%
Assisting and Caring for Others
49%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
43%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
42%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
42%
Thinking Creatively
42%
Getting Information
42%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
38%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
37%
Scheduling Work and Activities
36%
Performing General Physical Activities
36%
Selling or Influencing Others
36%
Coaching and Developing Others
34%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
33%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
33%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
32%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
31%
Controlling Machines and Processes
31%
Documenting/Recording Information
31%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
31%
Training and Teaching Others
30%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
29%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
28%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
28%
Handling and Moving Objects
27%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
27%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
26%
Working with Computers
25%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
23%
Staffing Organizational Units
22%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
21%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
20%
Performing Administrative Activities
20%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
19%
Developing and Building Teams
19%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
19%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
18%
Processing Information
17%
Analyzing Data or Information
10%

Work Context

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

91%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

90%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

89%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

88%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

79%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

76%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

76%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

73%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

71%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

70%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

64%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

62%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

62%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

61%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

48%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

48%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

47%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

43%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

39%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

37%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

36%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

35%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

31%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

28%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

27%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

26%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

24%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

24%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

21%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

21%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

19%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

17%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

17%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

16%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

15%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

11%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

9%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

7%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

6%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

6%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

6%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

5%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

3%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

2%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

2%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

2%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

0%

Less than high school diploma

0%

Post-secondary certificate

0%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

79

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

45

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

33

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

22

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

22

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

5

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
74%
Social Orientation
69%
Dependability
68%
Cooperation
63%
Empathy
57%
Optimism
54%
Self-Control
44%
Sincerity
38%
Cautiousness
34%
Self-Confidence
31%
Integrity
29%
Humility
26%
Stress Tolerance
25%
Achievement Orientation
23%
Perseverance
23%
Adaptability
22%
Innovation
22%
Initiative
12%

Work Values

Relationships
83%
Support
33%
Independence
28%
Recognition
22%
Achievement
17%
Working Conditions
17%

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