4 Colo. Code Regs. § 731-1.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 18, September 25, 2024
Section 4 CCR 731-1.2 - LICENSURE BY EXAMINATIONThis Rule clarifies the requirements necessary for an applicant's eligibility for examination pursuant to sections 12-105-106(1)(e) and 12-105-111(3), C.R.S.
A.TRAINING REQUIREMENTS1. To be considered for licensure by examination, an applicant must submit a completed application form, all requested documentation, and the appropriate fee to the Director's examination vendor. To be eligible for licensure by examination, the applicant must provide proof of training as listed in Rule 1.2(A)(2).2. An applicant for examination enrolling in school before February 28, 2018 must successfully complete an approved program, and furnish proof of minimum training for each license type: a.BARBER: Must complete a minimum of fifty credit hours or 1500 contact hours with the following minimum credit or contact hours: SUBJECT AREA | CREDIT HOURS | CLOCK/CONTACT HOURS |
Treatment of Hair & Scalp | 2 | 60 |
Facial Massage & Treatments | 3 | 90 |
Shaving | 3 | 90 |
Haircutting | 9 | 270 |
Hairstyling | 9 | 270 |
Chemical Hair Services | 8 | 240 |
Hair Coloring & Hair Tinting | 8 | 240 |
Law, Rules & Regulations | 1 | 30 |
Management, ethics, interpersonal skills & salesmanship | 1 | 30 |
Disinfection, Cleaning & Safe work practices | 6 | 180 |
TOTAL | 50 | 1500 |
b.COSMETOLOGIST: Must complete a minimum of fifty (50) credit hours or 1500 contact hours with the following minimum credit or contact hours: SUBJECT AREA | CREDIT HOURS | CLOCK/CONTACT HOURS |
Scalp Care (Shampooing, rinsing & conditioning) | 1.3 | 50 |
Hair Coloring or Hair Tinting & Bleaching | 6.6 | 200 |
Haircutting | 6.5 | 200 |
Hairstyling | 5.8 | 175 |
Chemical Texture Services | 3.5 | 100 |
Manicuring & Pedicuring | 5.8 | 175 |
Application of Artificial Nails | 4.2 | 125 |
Facials & Skin care | 5.8 | 175 |
Facial Makeup | 1 | 25 |
Hair Removal | 2.5 | 75 |
Law, Rules & Regulations | 1 | 25 |
Management, ethics, interpersonal skills & salesmanship | 1 | 25 |
Disinfection, Cleaning & Safe work practices | 5 | 150 |
TOTAL | 50 | 1500 |
c.ESTHETICIAN: Must complete a minimum of twenty credit hours or 600 contact hours with the following minimum credit or contact hours: SUBJECT AREA | CREDIT HOURS | CLOCK/CONTACT HOURS |
Facials & Skin care | 7 | 210 |
Facial Makeup | 1 | 30 |
Hair Removal | 3 | 90 |
Law, Rules & Regulations | 1 | 30 |
Management, ethics, interpersonal skills & salesmanship | 1 | 30 |
Disinfection, Cleaning & Safe work practices | 7 | 210 |
TOTAL | 20 | 600 |
d.HAIRSTYLIST: Must complete a minimum of forty credit hours or 1200 contact hours with the following minimum credit or contact hours: SUBJECT AREA | CREDIT HOURS | CLOCK/CONTACT HOURS |
Scalp Care (Shampooing, rinsing & conditioning) | 2 | 60 |
Hair Coloring or Hair Tinting & Bleaching | 8 | 240 |
Haircutting | 8 | 240 |
Hairstyling | 7 | 210 |
Chemical Texture Services | 4 | 120 |
Law, Rules & Regulations | 1 | 30 |
Management, ethics, interpersonal skills & salesmanship | 1 | 30 |
Disinfection, Cleaning & Safe work practices | 9 | 270 |
TOTAL | 40 | 1200 |
e.NAIL TECHNICIAN: Must complete a minimum of twenty credit hours or 600 contact hours with the following minimum credit or contact hours: SUBJECT AREA | CREDIT HOURS | CLOCK/CONTACT HOURS |
Manicuring & Pedicuring | 7 | 210 |
Application of Artificial Nails | 5 | 150 |
Law, Rules & Regulations | 1 | 30 |
Management, ethics, interpersonal skills & salesmanship | 1 | 30 |
Disinfection, Cleaning & Safe work practices | 6 | 180 |
TOTAL | 20 | 600 |
3. An applicant for examination enrolling in school on or after February 28, 2018, must successfully complete an approved program, and furnish proof of minimum training for each license type: a.Barber: fifty credit hours or 1500 contact hours, covering at least the following course topics: treatment of hair and scalp, facial massage and treatment; facial shaving; haircutting; hairstyling; permanent waving and chemical hair relaxing; hair coloring; laws and rules; management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship; and disinfection, cleaning, and safe work practices. The number of hours devoted to each of these topics must be substantially equivalent to those provided in accredited schools approved by DPOS or CCCS.b.Cosmetologist: fifty credit hours or 1500 contact hours, covering at least the following course topics: shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; hair coloring; haircutting; hairstyling; chemical texture services; manicuring and pedicuring; application of artificial nails; facials and skin care; facial makeup; hair removal; laws and rules; management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship; and disinfection, cleaning, and safe work practices. The number of hours devoted to each of these topics must be substantially equivalent to those provided in accredited schools approved by DPOS or CCCS.c.Esthetician: twenty credit hours or 600 contact hours, covering at least the following course topics: facials and skin care; facial makeup; hair removal; laws and rules; management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship; and disinfection, cleaning, and safe work practices. The number of hours devoted to each of these topics must be substantially equivalent to those provided in accredited schools approved by DPOS or CCCS.d.Hairstylist: forty credit hours or 1200 contact hours, covering at least the following course topics: shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; hair coloring; haircutting; hairstyling; chemical texture services; laws and rules; management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship; and disinfection, cleaning, and safe work practices. The number of hours devoted to each of these topics must be substantially equivalent to those provided in accredited schools approved by DPOS or CCCS.e.Nail Technician: twenty credit hours or 600 contact hours, covering at least the following course topics: manicuring and pedicuring; application of artificial nails; laws and rules; management, ethics, interpersonal skills and salesmanship; and disinfection, cleaning, and safe work practices. The number of hours devoted to each of these topics must be substantially equivalent to those provided in accredited schools approved by DPOS or CCCS.B.MEETING THE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN 1.2(A)1. Training hours required under Rule 1.2 must take place in a school approved by DPOS or CCCS or completed through an approved apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship or Colorado's State Apprenticeship Agency.2. The Director will accept completion of an internship or externship approved by DPOS or CCCS as proof of training.3. Training hours required and earned, for one license type, may be applied towards the subject areas and hours required for another license type, if the training hours to be applied have been earned and completed from a school approved by DPOS or CCCS or an apprenticeship program approved by the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship or Colorado's State Apprenticeship Agency.C.EDUCATION OBTAINED OUTSIDE OF COLORADO1. Applicants for examination who have trained in another state must furnish certified proof of having completed the minimum training hours as specified in Rule 1.2 in a program approved by the applicable government agency in the other state.2. Applicants for examination who have trained in another state and do not meet the minimum hour requirement for licensure in Colorado may elect to obtain the remainder of their hours at a Colorado school approved by DPOS or CCCS. These applicants are subject to the school's review of the applicant's existing hours. When considering the application, the Director may give deference to the school's recommendation as to whether or not the existing hours meet licensure requirements.3. Applicants for examination who have trained in a foreign country must have all of their education or training evaluated by an evaluation agency. The agency will review the applicant's education and recommend to the Director whether the applicant's education and training is substantially equivalent to the requirements specified in Rule 1.2 (A). a. The Director will only accept evaluation reviews from AEQUO International or organizations that are accredited by NACES or AICE.b. All expenses associated with obtaining an evaluation review are the responsibility of the applicant.c. Failure to comply with the requirements for an evaluation review as specified in this Rule 1.2 will result in the applicant being ineligible to sit for an examination.d. At the Director's discretion, the recommendation made in the evaluation review may be accepted or refused, in total or in part.4. The Director will determine whether an applicant's education meets the training requirements under Rule 1.2 on a case-by-case basis.D.WAITING PERIOD FOR FAILED WRITTEN EXAMINATION Candidates who fail the written examination shall wait at least thirty (30) days before they may reschedule a subsequent examination.41 CR 02, January 25, 2018, effective 2/14/201842 CR 10, May 25, 2019, effective 6/14/201943 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202044 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/202145 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/202245 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/202245 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/202246 CR 14, July 25, 2023, effective 8/14/2023