W. Va. Code R. § 3-13-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 3-13-5 - Apprentice Requirements
5.1. To obtain a barber's license a barber apprentice:
5.1.a. Shall complete 2,400 hours of apprenticeship training offered solely by a master barber as in Table 1 or in conjunction with a school teaching theory courses outlined in Table 2 prior to commencing practical work in a licensed facility or through a Board pre-approved online theory educational program for teaching theory courses outlined in Table 2.
5.1.b. Shall complete the curriculum listed in Table 1.
5.1.c. Shall obtain a work permit from the Board immediately after completing apprenticeship hours and while waiting to take the examination. A work permit can only be issued if the applicant is registered for the upcoming examination and can only be renewed once.
5.1.d. May receive compensation after earning no less than 600 hours of apprenticeship hours.
51.e. Shall obtain 100 hours of theory work focusing on General Professional Information, The Science of Barbering, and Professional Barbering categories, as indicated in Table 1, before commencing practical work on a mannequin. Applicant must also obtain at least 50 hours of practical work on a mannequin before practicing on a live individual in a licensed facility.
5.1.f. Shall use Milady Barbering Textbook or Pivot Point Barbering Textbook, less than 5 years from published date, for apprenticeship theory work.
5.1.g. Shall successfully pass each chapter review examination with at least a 70% and shall retain each examination for a period of two years after completion of apprenticeship program.
5.1.h. Shall complete apprenticeship program within 30 months of commencing studies.
5.1.i. Shall have direct supervision from the registered Master Barber while performing services.
5.1.j. Shall work with Master Barber to ensure accurate record keeping including, but not limited to, daily hours attended, number of customers serviced, hours spent learning theory, and other information to assist with ensuring completion of the apprentice program. A Board created and required records form will be issued to apprentice and Master Barber. Tracking of hours, services, and education progress will be indicated on the form.
5.1.k. Shall keep all records on file at the Master Barber's shop for inspection by the Board or its agents.
5.1.l. Shall have access to all records pertaining to his/her apprenticeship within three days of request from Master Barber.
5.1.m. Shall submit to questions from Board's agent pertaining to sanitation steps and processes used.
5.1.n. Shall submit an application for registration for licensure after completing apprenticeship and passing the barber examination.

W. Va. Code R. § 3-13-5