La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § VII-1705

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-1705 - Examination Requirements

A. Models Required

1. All applicants are required to furnish their own models for the examination. All applicants must have three models: two males and one female. A taper cut will be done on one of the males and a cut and style on the other male and female. Also, be prepared to do full service on models, such as shaves, massages, perm rod wraps and any other service necessary as determined by the board.

2. All applicants should be prepared for an all day examination, and when called upon, models must be available immediately, regardless of time. Any applicant delaying the examination at any time will be disqualified.

B. Time Limits

1. Practical Examination. All applicants must complete all phases of the practical examination within a three-hour period of time.

2. All applicants must complete all phases of the written examination within a one-hour period of time.

C. Tools and Supplies Required. All applicants are required to furnish their own tools, supplies, and towels and any other materials necessary to complete the entire examination.

D. Closed Examinations. The Board of Barber Examiners and its staff will conduct the examinations and no other person or persons are allowed to view the examination unless authorized by the president of the barber board. During the examination, all applicants shall direct their questions to board members or staff personnel only. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

E. Grading. All instructor applicants must achieve an average score of at least 75 percent and a minimum score in each part of the examination of at least 65 percent. The practical and oral segments warrants 60 percent of the total score and the written examination warrants 40 percent of the total score.

1. Any applicant for a teacher's certificate who fails to satisfactorily acquire an average of 75 percent of the examination may continue to appear before the board for examination every three months thereafter.

2. Any applicant for a teacher's certificate who fails to satisfactorily acquire a minimum score of 65 percent on either part of the examination, may continue to appear before the board for that portion of the examination needed to acquire a minimum of 65 percent.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § VII-1705

Promulgated by the Department of Labor, Board of Barber Examiners, LR 13:581 (October 1987), repromulgated by the Department of Employment and Training, Board of Barber Examiners, LR 17:356 (April 1991).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:341-392.