Conduct a brief exam-room orientation, confirm assigned stations, and review timing rules without reteaching technique. Students complete a full timed mock practical using the school-approved state board sequence: pre-service sanitation, workstation setup, client/procedure preparation, required manicure practical tasks, polish application, blood exposure/safety response if included in the checklist, cleanup, disinfection, and station reset. Instructor observes silently during timed portions, records score-sheet notes, and flags critical safety, sanitation, sequencing, timing, and professionalism issues. Close with a group debrief, individual score review, and targeted practice plan for the final mock.