Okla. Admin. Code § 175:10-9-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 8, January 2, 2025

Section 175:10-9-1 - Apprentice training

(a) An apprentice must train under the direct supervision of a currently licensed instructor or an instructor that is licensed in the particular field of practice. Only one (1) apprentice per Establishment shall be approved to be trained at any given time.

(b) A currently licensed instructor who wishes to train an apprentice shall make written application to the Board. The application shall include apprenticeship inspection fee of $20.00 (includes purchase of Rules, Regulations and Law book, apprentice registration and inspection fee).

(c) An inspection will be made by the Board for approval of required equipment, textbooks, and theory tests.

(d) An interview will be conducted with the instructor and the proposed apprentice to assure that both parties fully understand the apprenticeship program.

(e) When all requirements are met, an equipment affidavit will be signed by the inspector and the instructor. Apprentice registration forms will be completed at time of inspection.

(f) Equipment required to train an apprentice is based on course of study as follows:

(1) One (1) facial chair (reclining styling or shampoo chairs are acceptable).

(2) One (1) facial supply cabinet.

(3) One (1) work/styling station.

(4) One (1) mannequin.

(5) Other Establishment equipment as shall be required for course of training.

(g) Textbooks must be approved by the Board that adequately cover the prescribed curricula and prepares students for State Board testing. Other textbooks and reference material may be used to enhance the apprentice course.

(h) Entrance requirements for apprentice training:

(1) Apprenticeship must be approved by the Board before apprentice attends class.

(2) Apprentice must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

(3) Apprentice must show proof of at least 8th grade education or equivalency (8th grade diploma or transcript). The Board may accept a statement from a school official who states, upon interview with applicant, that applicant has the equivalency of at least 8th grade potential and ability to learn.

(4) Apprentice must be able to benefit from instruction.

(5) Apprentice must submit copy of birth certificate or other legal proof of age if under the age of 18 years of age.

(i) Minimum equipment and supplies are the same as for students registered in a school.

(j) Apprentice training may be approved for all courses except Instructor. Apprentice training may be approved for courses of review when required for expired license.

(k) The instructor shall not charge the apprentice for training. The instructor may charge for services rendered by the apprentice while in apprentice training.

(l) If the apprentice performs extra-curricular work for the shop owner for compensation, the work shall in no way interfere with the eight (8) hours per day of training for an apprentice.

(m) The instructor shall instruct the apprentice in all subjects as outlined in the curricula prescribed by the Board to be taught in a school. The instructor shall give the apprentice weekly tests and a final examination in both the practical skills and theory work.

(n) Apprenticeship training shall be under the direct supervision of the approved licensed instructor at all times.

Okla. Admin. Code § 175:10-9-1

Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2679, eff 7-1-93; Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3573, eff 9-5-00 (emergency); Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2456, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1002, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 852, eff 7-1-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 11/1/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 24, September 1, 2015, eff. 9/11/2015

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 23, August 15, 2019, eff. 8/25/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 8/26/2021