Kentucky Administrative Regulations
Title 201 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT CABINET
Chapter 14 - Board of Barbering
Section 201 KAR 14:125 - Instructor requirements

Universal Citation: 201 KY Admin Regs Service 14:125

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 3, September 1, 2024

RELATES TO: KRS 317.440, 317.450

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 317.440(1)(c) requires the board to promulgate an administrative regulation regarding the qualifications of instructors of barbering. This administrative regulation establishes rules for school faculty and establishes conditions for unlicensed instructor students.

Section 1.

(1) An instructor student shall achieve a passing score on the written instructor examination.

(2) A passing score shall be a minimum score of eighty (80) percent on the written examination required under subsection (1) of this section, and the oral and practical examinations required under Section 2(1)(b) and (c) of this administrative regulation.

Section 2.

(1) An instructor student shall satisfy the following before the second renewal date as established in KRS 317.450(9)(a):
(a) Complete 400 hours of instructional experience in a barber school licensed by the board, under the supervision of a board-licensed instructor with a minimum of three (3) years of experience;

(b) Achieve a passing score on the oral instructor examination required by the board; and

(c) Achieve a passing score on the practical instructor examination required by the board.

(2) An instructor student may request a one (1) time extension of time to complete the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. The extension may be granted by the board to the next renewal date. An extension of time request shall be filed, in writing, with the board no later than July 31 following the second renewal date.

(3) A teaching license shall not be renewed if an instructor student fails to achieve a passing score on the oral instructor examination and practical instructor examination by the second renewal period or upon the expiration of the extension of time.

(4) An individual whose teaching license is not renewed for failing to achieve a passing score on the oral instructor examination and practical instructor examination within the time period set out in subsection (3) of this section may reapply for an instructor license only after achieving a passing score on the oral instructor examination and practical instructor examination.

Section 3.

(1) An instructor shall be present in the classroom of a school during the one (1) hour of classroom instruction required, and in the study of a school during study hours for the practical learning aspects, and will be required to supervise all practice student work.

(2) An instructor student shall be under the face-to-face, direct supervision of an instructor while providing services to a client.

Section 4. A licensed barber shall not render services in a school, and an instructor student shall render services only incident to and for the purpose of instruction.

Section 5. Both instructor and instructor student in an accredited school shall devote his or her entire time during school or class hours to that of instructing the students and shall not apply his or her time to that of private or public practice for compensation during school hours or permit students to instruct or teach other students in the absence of an instructor or instructor student.

Section 6. A properly qualified, licensed barber may demonstrate to the students new processes, new preparations, and new appliances in the presence of a licensed instructor. A school shall not permit more than four (4) such demonstrations in any calendar year.

Section 7. All services rendered in a school on patrons shall be done by students only. An instructor shall be allowed to teach and aid students in performing the various services. An instructor student or instructor may finish up the patrons after the students have completed their work.

Section 8. An instructor student and instructor in attendance shall wear a clean, washable outer garment such as a coat or smock.

Section 9. A school shall require an instructor student and instructor to wear an insignia or badge indicating that he or she is an instructor.

Section 10. An instructor student who has not completed 400 hours of instructional experience in a barber school licensed by the board under the supervision of a board-licensed instructor with a minimum of three (3) years of experience shall document the hours of instructional experience. The documentation shall include the specific dates, times during the day, and the subject matter being instructed. The instructional experience documentation shall be signed by the teacher obtaining the instructional experience, the owner of the barber school where the instructional experience was obtained, and the board-licensed instructor with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. This documentation shall be filed with the board prior to taking the examinations required under Section 2(1)(b) and (c) of this administrative regulation.

Section 11. The instructor student obtaining the 400 hours of instructional experience and the board-licensed instructor with a minimum of three (3) years of experience shall notify the board, in writing, of the mentoring and the notification to the board shall be signed by both. The notification shall be submitted prior to the beginning of instructional experience.

Section 12. An instructor with a minimum of three (3) years of experience shall not mentor more than two (2) apprentice instructors who have not satisfied Section 2(1)(b) and (c) of this administrative regulation.

Section 13. An instructor who is licensed by the board prior to the effective date of this administrative regulation is exempted from the requirements of Section 1 and Section 2(1)(b) and (c) of this administrative regulation.

Section 14. An instructor student in a school shall post both a barber and barber instructor license issued by the board.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 317.440, 317.450(7)

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