201 KAR 14:115. Examinations; school and board

      Section 1. (1)(a) The requirements in this administrative regulation shall apply to all examinations given by the board, unless stated otherwise.

      (b) A probationary license shall be required to take the barber’s examination.

      (c) A barber’s license shall be required to take the instructor’s examination.

      (2) A student from a barber school shall not take any of the board’s examinations:

      (a) Without proof of a high school diploma, transcript, or GED certificate; and

      (b) Unless the application for examination has reached the board’s headquarters at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the examination.

      (3) An applicant for a board examination shall complete the appropriate application form, incorporated by reference in this administrative regulation.

 

      Section 2. The board's examination shall be given only to students who:

      (1) Have been notified to appear for the examination;

      (2) Are wearing a clean, washable uniform; and

      (3) Have instruments to be used in the giving of their demonstrations.

 

      Section 3. The board's examination shall include:

      (1) A written examination that covers all subjects set forth in the administrative regulations relating to barbers, 201 KAR Chapter 14; and

      (2) A practical demonstration on a living model.

 

      Section 4. An applicant shall pass each portion, practice and theory, of the probationary examination with a seventy-five (75) percent passing grade on the board’s examination.

 

      Section 5. An applicant for an instructor's license shall score a general average of eighty (80) percent on the board's examination.

 

      Section 6. A student who works in a barber shop prior to passing the probationary examination given by the board shall not be allowed to take the probationary examination until first:

      (1) Paying a fine, as defined in KRS 317.590, in keeping with the seriousness of the violation and the facts of the case; and

      (2) Meeting all the requirements of KRS Chapter 317 and 201 KAR Chapter 14.

 

      Section 7. The examination schedule shall be conspicuously displayed on a bulletin board provided by the school.

 

      Section 8. Written and oral tests shall be given at intervals by a school to determine the status of the student.

 

      Section 9. Incorporation by Reference. (1) The following material is incorporated by reference:

      (a) “Probationary Barber’s Application for Examination,” 6/13;

      (b) “Barber’s Application for Examination,” 6/13; and

      (c) “Instructor’s Application for Examination,” 10/13.

      (2) This material may be inspected, copied, or obtained, subject to applicable copyright law, at the Board of Barbering, 9114 Leesgate Road, Suite 6, Louisville, KY 40222, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (KBB:Sch:Exam-1; 1 Ky.R. 729; eff. 5-14-1975; Am. 3 Ky.R. 324; eff. 11-3-1976; 10 Ky.R. 900; eff. 2-1-1984; 40 Ky.R. 1866; 2688; eff. 7-7-2014.)

Notation

      RELATES TO: KRS 317.410, 317.440

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 317.440

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 317.440(1)(e) requires the board to promulgate an administrative regulation to establish examination requirements. This administrative regulation establishes examination applications and sets forth scores for passing.