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Beauty Apprentice
License Description This apprentice application is to be used for either Barber or Beauty Apprentice registration. Act 87, effective April 29, 1997, created a cross-over training provision that allows licensed barbers to train beauty apprentices in the hairdresser category, and licensed beauty operators in the hairdresser category to train barber apprentices. The training can occur in either a licensed Barber or Beauty Shop. The trainers for the other beauty operator categories (esthetician and nail technician) shall be licensed beauty operators in the appropriate categories. Barber or Beauty apprenticeship is another pathway, other than schooling, to obtain training towards licensure. The apprenticeship program provides the Registered Apprentice with an opportunity to learn and train in either the practice of barbering or cosmetology. Barber or Beauty Apprenticeship training information is as follows: 1. Apprenticeship training shall begin only after issuance of an Apprentice Permit that includes assignment of the Apprentice Registration Number along with an effective date and an expiration date. 2. The apprentice permit will be MAILED TO and ISSUED IN CARE OF THE SHOP identified on the application. Be advised that apprentice registrations are mailed to the official mailing address of the shop as filed with the Board. If you prefer that your registrations be mailed directly to your Hawaii business address on record, we ask that you provide either a self-addressed envelope or attach a mailing label with your Hawaii business address when submitting your Apprentice Registrations for processing. 3. Apprenticeship training shall occur only at licensed shops under supervision of licensed barbers or beauty operators in the appropriate license category. It is the responsibility of the apprentice applicant to seek the shop and supervisor willing to participate in the apprenticeship training. 4. The apprenticeship training curriculum is provided for in the Administrative Rules of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology: HAR §16-73-20.5 for barber apprentices, and HAR §16-78-19 for beauty apprentices. 5. These are the minimum hours of apprenticeship training required for the following license categories: LICENSE CATEGORIES APPRENTICESHIP HOURS Barber.......................................................................................................... 1,500 Cosmetologist (Hairdresser, Esthetician and Nail Technician) .............................. 3,600 Hairdresser (Hair only) ................................................................................... 2,500 Esthetician (Skin Care and Makeup)................................................................. 1,200 Nail Technician (Manicure and Pedicure) .......................................................... 700 6. The MAXIMUM length of time of apprenticeship training for the beauty apprentice is 42 months at a minimum of 20 hours a week; the MAXIMUM for the barber apprentice is 12 months for initial training and 6 months for remedial training. 7. The licensed beauty operator shall be able to train only one (1) apprentice per apprenticeship period, and the licensed barber shall be able to train two (2) apprentices during the apprenticeship period. In order to be the licensed supervisor, the beauty operator or barber must have at least one year of licensed experience. 8. Training Progress Reports provide condensed information about the progress of the apprentice by subject, hours, and/or number of operations and procedures on a monthly basis. 9. Any CHANGES that impact the apprenticeship program, the registered apprentice, the supervising operator, and/or the shop must be reported to the Board. A new application and fees must be submitted when changing supervisors and/or shops. 10. Prior barber/beauty training (schooling or apprenticeship) will generally be recognized provided the training is not more than three (3) years old and verification of the training is provided to the Board. The Board relies on the shop and supervisor after an evaluation to determine the amount of hours that can be credited. 11. UPON COMPLETION of the apprenticeship training, the apprentice is responsible to apply for a barber or beauty operator license by completing a Barber or Beauty Operator Application.
Licensing Agency
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
P. O. Box 3469, [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813]
Honolulu, HI 96801-0000
(808) 586 3000
barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 07/19/2019
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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