The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.  


  • RULE NO: RULE TITLE
    61G3-16.0010: Examination for Barber Licensure
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
    SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board has determined that the amended changes to the rule will not have an impact on small businesses.
    Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.
    SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.064(4), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS.
    IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    61G3-16.0010 Examination for Barber Licensure.

    (1) The examination for licensure to practice barbering shall consist of two parts, a written examination and a practical examination. Applicants for a license to practice barbering must achieve a passing grade on both portions of the examination to be eligible for a license to practice barbering. An applicant who has completed all requirements for examination and paid the fee specified in Rule 61G3-20.002, F.A.C., will be admitted to the examination for licensure.

    (2) The following subjects will be tested on the written examination consisting of seventy-five questions and will be weighted approximately as designated:

    Category

    Weight

    25%

    30%

    10%

    10%

    5%

    10 15%

     

     

    5%

    (a) Florida Laws and Rules

    (b) Safety, Sanitation and Sterilization

    (c) Hair Structure and Chemistry

    (d) Hair Cutting and Hair Styling

    (e) Shampooing

    (f) Chemical Procedures

    (Permanent Waving, Coloring and Bleaching, Hair Relaxing and Curling)

    (g) Shaving, Beard and Mustache Trimming

    (3) The practical portion of the examination for licensure shall test the applicant’s ability to perform the barbering services authorized by a license to practice barbering. The practical examination shall have a maximum time limit of 1 1/4 hours. All applicants will provide their own model for the practical exam and will be required to shampoo the model’s hair and perform a taper haircut to satisfy the practical portion of the examination. The areas to be tested and the relative weights are as follows:

    Grading Area

    Relative Weight

    45

    5

    50

    (a) Haircut

    (b) Shampoo

    (c) Safety and Sanitation

     

    (4) The grade sheet for the practical examination will contain spaces for comments by the grading examiner. The areas of comment shall be drawn from the following criteria:

    (a) Haircut:

    1. The top is even and without holes;

    2. The top blends with the sides and back;

    3. The front outline is even;

    4. The haircut is proportional;

    5. The sides and the back are without holes or steps;

    6. The sides blend with the back;

    7. The sideburns are equal in length;

    8. The outlines are even;

    9. The sideburns, outline, and neckline are clean shaven;

    10. The model’s skin was not cut or nicked during the haircut;

    11. The neckline is properly tapered.

    (b) Shampoo: After the shampoo, the model’s hair and scalp were clean and free of shampoo.

    (c) Safety and Sanitation:

    1. The candidate used the proper draping for the shampoo;

    2. The candidate used the proper protection on the shampoo bowl;

    3. The candidate properly stored clean and dirty linen during the shampoo;

    4. The candidate washed his or her hands before beginning work on the model;

    5. The candidate used the proper draping for the haircut;

    6. The candidate properly stored clean and dirty linen during the haircut;

    7. The candidate placed tools in the sanitizer before and after each use during the haircut;

    8. The candidate used all of the tools in a safe manner and without any blood contact during the haircut;

    (5) Failure of the examinee to complete the services required in a particular category tested in the practical portion of the examination shall result in the examinee losing the possible points assigned to that area.

    (3)(6) The score necessary to achieve a passing grade shall be no less than seventy‑five (75) percent out of one hundred (100) percent (based on the average of the examiners’ scores) on the practical examination and seventy five (75) percent out of one hundred (100) percent on the written examination. In rounding percentages, any percentage which is point five (.5) or above shall be rounded up to the next whole number. Percentages less than point five (.5) shall be rounded down to the next whole number.

    Rulemaking Specific Authority 455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.064(4), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS. Law Implemented 455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS. History–New 11-12-00, Amended 11-27-02, 4-26-04,________.


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Barbers’ Board
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Barbers’ Board
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 3, 2009
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: July 2, 2009

Document Information

Comments Open:
9/4/2009
Summary:
The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
Purpose:
The purpose of this notice is to review for possible changes to bring the rule into compliance with the legislature requirement.
Rulemaking Authority:
455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.064(4), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS.
Law:
455.217(1)(b), (c), 476.114(2), 476.134 FS.
Contact:
Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
Related Rules: (1)
61G3-16.0010. Examination for Barber Licensure