Nash Approved Internship Sites

Nash Approved Internship Sites

What is the Difference Between Training Sites, Internship Sites and OJT Sites? Nash Approved Training Sites (NATS) A Nash Approved Training Site is a pet grooming salon that is approved by the Nash Academy to teach the practical skills courses included in the diploma programs for dog and cats. In addition, the site may be approved to teach practical skills courses not included in the diploma programs, such as salon operations, grooming competition training and how to show dogs in the conformation ring. Nash Approved Internship Sites (NAIS) A Nash Approved Internship Site is a pet grooming salon that is approved by the Nash Academy and offers practical skills to students who have completed the online courses required in the diploma programs for dogs and cats (cats optional). Students who attend the Nash Approved Internship Site practice what they have learned online and then test out on their practical skills to receive their diploma at a Nash Approved Training Site. On the Job Training Sites (OJTS) The On the Job Training Site is a salon seeking to hire a bather, groomer and/or stylist. The OJT Salon is not required to go through the Nash Approved Salon process. It is a pet grooming salon that is looking for a bather, groomer and/or stylist and is willing to offer on the job training to a student or students, who will have completed the online courses required in the diploma programs for dogs and cats (cats optional). Students will practice what they have learned online and then they test out on their practical skills to receive their diploma at a Nash Approved Training Site and return to the OJT Site to work after they test out.

Application Procedures for Internship Site Your Inquiry About Nash Approved Internship Site Thank you for your inquiry regarding the possibility that your salon may become a Nash Approved Internship Location. Only the most prestigious and accomplished salons may become Nash Approved Internship Locations, and affiliate themselves with the renowned Nash Academy. Contents of the Application Package The following information is contained in this Application Package so that you have all the facts about what it takes to be a Nash Approved Internship Location: Internship location application. Salon requirements in reference to overall facility, equipment, products and tools. Explanation of fees required by Nash to become an internship site. Explanation of administrative fees to be paid to the internship site for overseeing and documenting the progress of Nash Students. Requirements for the individual that will oversee Nash students practicing technical skills, salon policies and procedures. N A I S

How to Apply to be a Nash Approved Internship Site To make your salon an approved internship site, you must complete the requirements in reference to your overall facility, equipment, products and tools. Your must submit the application and the non-refundable application fee of $100.00 along with photos of all the task areas of your salon. You must also submit proof of insurance and a copy of a recent fire inspection (within the year) to the Nash Operations Center. Your application cannot be processed without the following: Internship Site Application Application Fee Photos of Task Areas Proof of Insurance Fire Inspection Initial Response from the Nash Operations Center After receipt of your application package and your application fee, the Nash Operations Center will review the information on your application and the photos of all the task areas and notify you as to any recommendations. Response from a Prospective Training Site Nash Operations Center will notify you within 7 days of any and all recommendations. You must notify the Nash Operations Center as soon as these recommendations are complete or within 90 days from the date of your application that the recommendations/requirements for your salon have been completed. You must also state that your facility is in compliance with the requirements of a Nash Internship Location. Contract Package After completion of the recommendations, if any, the Nash Operations Center will send you the contract package. You must review the contract, and the Nash confidentiality agreement at this time. You must sign the contract and have all employees in your salon sign the Nash confidentiality agreement. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Nash Operations Center. The Contract Package includes: 1.Nash Confidentiality Agreement for all employees on the salon team. 2.Contract for the salon owner. Certificate of Approval After receipt of the contract package with the Nash confidentiality agreements from each salon team member and receipt of the signed contract, the Nash Operations Center will send you the Certificate of Approval along with the links to the NAIS Salon Operations Package. Annual Approval You will also be required to submit an annual renewal package with up to date photos of all task areas and complete the salon policies and procedures checklist. Congratulations on your approval and welcome to the Nash Team.

Facility Requirements for Internship Sites Listed below are the requirements for the overall salon. To help you better prepare to meet the necessary facility requirements for a Nash Approved Internship Site, we have provided you with a check list. Please review this list and make notes on the items that you have questions about or may have to address in your salon. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need assistance preparing your salon to be a Nash Approved Internship Site. Provision of Suitable Facilities NAIS Salon shall provide safe, compliant and state of the art facilities with adequate ventilation, air conditioning and heat to maintain a comfortable and safe temperature for pets, students and professionals, and a comfortable and safe temperature for pets, students and professionals in all areas of the salon. NAIS Salon likewise shall maintain organized and sanitary conditions in its facilities at all times during the practical skills training. Reception Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain a reception area with an up to date and properly functioning computer(s) with high speed internet access sufficient to utilize the Nash Client and Student Tracking!System. Administrative Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain an administrative office or area with an up to date and properly functioning telephone, fax machine and computer(s) with high speed internet access sufficient to support communications and electronic transmission of student information by and between the NAIS Salon and Nash Academy. The computer must have a webcam and microphone to allow for communication between the NAIS Salon and Nash Academy via video conference. The salon must also have a digital camera to document the progress of practical for each student. Student Resource Center Facilities NAIS Salon must have an area with a computer for a student to access the Canine and Groomers Reference educational material, Student Practical Skills Handbook and School Catalog furnished by Nash. Holding Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain a holding area with adequate ventilation, air conditioning and heat to maintain a comfortable and safe temperature for pets, students and professionals, containing a sufficient number of kennels to house each pet separately unless the pets are from the same family. Kennels must be of various sizes to allow each pet to lie down comfortably. Each kennel must have a water bowl to allow a supply of water to the pet at all times. The kennels must be constructed from either Formica, stainless steel or molded fiberglass materials. To ensure pet safety, NAIS Salon shall not, under any circumstances, maintain, use or allow to be used within its facilities any mesh or wire or wire-type kennels. To ensure the safety of the student, the holding area must be large enough for the students to safely remove and place pets in the kennels. NAIS Salon also has the option of utilizing a kennel free day care concept. For the safety and the security of the pets and the salon team, the day care rooms must be supervised. A safety and security policy must be in place and kennels available for pets that are not well suited for the day care environment. Storage Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain an adequate storage area for sanitation products, safety gear and other items to create a safe and professional environment for the pets and the students. Storage facility must be adequate for student to hang coats, etc.

Bathing and Drying Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain a bathing and drying area with adequate ventilation, air conditioning and heat to maintain a comfortable and safe temperature for pets, students and instructors. The bathing and drying area must contain a bath tub or bathing station, a system of securing the pet in the bath tub, a shampooing system incorporated into the bathing station, a high velocity dryer, a stand dryer and a kennel dryer with temperature controls and/or a timer with a smoke detector and a standard or hydraulic table. This area also must be designed as such that products, tools and equipment can be within arms reach in the bathing and at the drying station. Grooming and Styling Facilities NAIS Salon shall maintain a grooming and styling area with adequate ventilation, air conditioning and heat to maintain a comfortable and safe temperature for pets, students and professionals. This area must contain a separate grooming and styling station for each student, each containing good and sufficient lighting, hydraulic or electric grooming and styling tables, counter and storage space sufficient for maintaining all necessary products, tools and equipment within arms length of the student, a workspace of at least 6 x6 and sufficient space to allow the student to maintain his/her safety zones and walk around the table to work on the pet.

Local, State & Federal Codes - Regulations, Rules & Standards The salon must be in compliance with the following local, state and federal occupational, safety and health statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, rules and standards. OSHA, Fire Marshal and Building Code Compliance NAIS Salon shall maintain its facilities at all times and in all areas in a manner consistent with all applicable local, state and federal occupational, safety and health statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, rules and standards, and shall strictly comply with all applicable fire prevention laws and building codes. Emergency Fire and Severe Storm Procedures NAIS Salon shall prepare and adopt emergency fire and severe storm contingency plans, and be prepared to conduct routine fire drills and severe storm procedures drills in the salon. Provision of Suitable Equipment, Tools and Products NAIS Salon shall provide up to date and top of the line grooming equipment and tools including quality salon products and supplies, not included in the student tool kit, for students to use in the course of practicing and performing their practical skills and salon policy and procedure.

Insurance Requirements The Nash Academy utilizes Gibson-Governor Insurance Agency and recommends that NAIS Salon contact Gibson Governor Insurance Agency for any and all questions in reference to insurance requirements. Listed below is the contact information: Gerald Jerry Dubos Pet Industry Insurance Gibson-Governor Insurance PO Box 119 972 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. Vienna, OH 44473 PH: 1-877-738-4766 FAX: 1-888-539-0524 EMAIL: jdubos@gibsongovernor.com www.gibgov.com www.gibsongovernor.com The salon shall procure and maintain insurance, including product liability and professional liability, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence with a $2,000,000.00 aggregate. Such insurance shall not exclude students on the NAIS Salon or NASH Academy. Nash Academy shall be listed on such policy or policies as an additional named insured. Said policies shall maintain a 30 day notice of cancellation. NAIS Salon shall also procure Business Automobile Liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $500,000 covering claims arising out of the operation of owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles. Indemnification Indemnification by Nash Academy - Nash Academy will indemnify and hold NAIS Salon harmless from and against any and all liability, losses, damages, claims or causes of action and expenses including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys fees connected therewith, caused directly or indirectly by the negligence of Nash Academy or its employees. Indemnification by NAIS Salon - NAIS Salon will indemnify and hold Nash Academy harmless from and against any and all liability, losses, damages, claims or causes of action, and expenses connected therewith including but not limited to reasonable attorneys fees and costs, caused directly or indirectly by the negligence of NAIS Salon or its Certified Instructors and employees and for any and all claims which may be asserted against Nash Academy by any officer, director, agent or employee of NAIS Salon or any contractor of NAIS Salon whether or not such injury is the type subject to the provisions of the Workers Compensation Act.

Curriculum The following is a list of the practical skills sessions offered and the administrative fees paid to a Nash Approved Internship Site for overseeing the Nash students during their internship and for documenting attendance and completing evaluations at the end of the sessions. The practical skills sessions may be taken consecutively or separately. NAIS Salon can only offer internship sessions in the diploma program. Diploma Level 1 Dog Bathing Basics Session (Diploma Program) NAIS Salon shall offer one (1) session that shall consist of one-hundred and sixty (160) clock hours or four (4) weeks at 40 clock hours per week of practicing bathing. Nash Academy shall remit $80.00 for each student who successfully completes the requirements of the one-hundred and sixty (160) clock hour internship session. Dog Grooming Basics Session (Diploma Program) NAIS Salon shall offer one (1) session that shall consist of two-hundred and forty (240) clock hours or six (6) weeks at 40 clock hours per week of practicing grooming. Nash Academy shall remit $120.00 for each student who successfully completes the requirements of the two-hundred and forty (240) clock hour internship session. Dog Styling Basics Session (Diploma Program) NAIS Salon shall offer one (1) session that shall consist of three-hundred and twenty (320) clock hours or eight (8) weeks at 40 clock hours per week of practicing styling. Nash Academy shall remit $160.00 for each student who successfully completes the requirements of the three-hundred and twenty (320) clock hour internship session. Cat Grooming Basics Session NAIS Salon may offer one (1) session that shall consist of eighty (80) clock hours or two (2) weeks at 40 clock hours per week of practicing cat grooming. Nash Academy shall remit $40.00 for each student who successfully completes the requirements of the forty (40) clock hour internship session. Salon Basics Session NAIS Salon may offer one (1) session that shall consist of eighty (80) clock hours or two (2) weeks at 40 clock hours per week of practicing salon operations. Nash Academy shall remit $40.00 for each student who successfully completes the requirements of the forty (40) clock hour internship session. Nash Academy s obligation to remit payments shall be upon written certification by NAIS Salon that the student has satisfied all of the requirements of one or more of the sessions and has, in fact, completed the sessions in the internship. In the event a student only partially completes the requirements of a session, Nash Academy shall remit payment to NAIS Salon in an amount proportional to the hours completed by the student upon written certification by NAIS Salon of the exact number of clock hours completed by the student. Provided, however, that Nash Academy may fully withhold payment to NAIS Salon for a student if it determines, in its sole discretion, that NAIS Salon is in any way at fault for the student s failure to complete the course.

Requirements for Professional Stylist Overseeing Internship The Nash Approved Salon must employ a qualified professional stylist that will oversee the students during their internship. Qualified Professional Stylist Employment. NAIS Salon must employ a qualified professional stylist for the purpose of overseeing the practical skills sessions and can only accept students for the intern sessions that the professional stylist is qualified to oversee. In the event that a NAIS Salon no longer employs a qualified professional stylist, the NAIS Salon must notify the Nash Academy immediately. The student will have the option of transferring to another internship site or deferring his/her internship (up to 30 days) until the NAIS Salon has employed a qualified professional stylist. Active and Inactive NAIS Salon A NAIS Salon that has a qualified professional stylist shall be considered Active and qualified to oversee students during their internship session. A NAIS Salon that does not have a qualified professional stylist shall be considered Inactive and shall not receive students to participate in the internship until NAIS Salon secures employment of a qualified professional stylist. Qualified Professional Stylist - Student Ratio. The NAIS Salon must provide one (1) Professional Stylist to oversee every four (4) students.

List of Manuals & Handbooks A NAIS Salon must insure that the entire salon team and students adhere to all the policies and procedures in the NAIS Salon Operations Manual, Practical Skills Instructors Manual, Practical Skills Student Handbook, and the School Catalog. To insure that all school policies and procedures are followed, the entire team must be required to read the required manuals. The salon team must also be familiar with the tracking systems and reference websites. Client Tracking System (pending) Student Tracking System NAIS Salon Operations Manual Practical Skills Instructor Manual Practical Skills Student Handbook Nash Academy School Catalog Groomers Reference Website Canine Reference Website Fees The 2009 goal for Nash Academy is to open internship sites worldwide. Be the first in your area to be approved for a Nash Approved Internship Site. The application fee for a salon to have the facility approved for a Nash Academy Internship Site is $100.00. The application and qualification processing fee for the Professional Stylist is $100.00. Student Tool Kit Students must have the tool kit to use in the course of practicing and performing their practical skills and salon policy and procedures. Students must have a Nash Approved Tool Kit prior to starting their practical skills course. Students can purchase their own tool kit or they may purchase their Nash Approved Tool Kit online. A Fortunate Dog website.

NAIS Application Salon Information Salon Name: Salon Address: Salon Phone Number: Website: Salon Manager Name: Salon Manager Phone Number: Salon Manager Email: Hours of Operation: Holiday Schedule: Total Square Footage: Maximum Number of Students: Salon Owner Information Owner s Name: Owner s Home Address: Owner s Home Phone Number: Owner s Email: Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Number: Email: A photo of your salon Task Area is required along with a diagram of your salon layout. Please attach and return with application package. Signature:!!!!!!!!!! Date: