21 NCAC 14T .0616          ADDITIONAL HOURS

(a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of the rules in this Subchapter, pursuant to G.S. 88B-18(d) a cosmetologist, esthetician, manicurist, natural hair care specialist or teacher candidate who has failed either section of the examination three times, shall complete the following amounts of study at an approved cosmetic art school before reapplication for examination shall be accepted by the Board: 

(1)           Cosmetologist 200 hours;

(2)           Esthetician 80 hours;

(3)           Manicurist 40 hours;

(4)           Natural Hair Care Specialist 40 hours; and

(5)           Teacher:

(A)          cosmetology 100 hours;

(B)          esthetician 80 hours; and

(C)          manicurist 40 hours.

(b)  Schools shall evaluate students returning to complete additional hours to fulfill three time examination failure requirements and shall provide remedial assistance and training in the areas of deficiency.

(c)  Teacher candidates with no prior cosmetic art teacher training program experience shall provide a written affidavit documenting a minimum of required work experience as outlined in 21 NCAC 14N .0115 or complete a minimum of the hours required for the teacher curriculum in the discipline in which they hold a license. 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-16; 88B-17;

Eff. January 1, 2012.