W. Va. Code R. § 3-13-6

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 39, September 27, 2024
Section 3-13-6 - Master Barber Requirements
6.1 To be a master barber a licensed barber shall:
6.1.a. Follow the curriculum listed in Table 1 if apprentice follows Table 1 for licensure.
6.1.b. Promote good attendance from applicant that would ensure completion of the barber apprenticeship within 30 months of commencing studies.
6.1.c. Ensure apprentice completes at least 150 hours and is professionally competent before practicing on a live individual in a licensed facility.
61.d. Grade and oversee completion of theory work and written examinations.
6.1.e. Oversee and check all practical work performed during the apprenticeship.
6.1.f. Use Milady Barbering Textbook or Pivot Point Barbering Textbook, less than 5 years from published date, for apprenticeship theory work.
6.1.g. Keep accurate records to include name of apprentice(s), daily hours attended, number of customers serviced, hours spent learning theory, and other information to assist with ensuring completion of the apprentice program.
6.1.h. Submit monthly records on a form created by the Board electronically.
6.1.i. Have no more than two apprentices at any time.
6.1.j. Assume professional responsibility over apprentice at all times while apprentice is in the shop and must have direct supervision over apprentice while apprentice is performing services.
6.1.k. Perform frequent practical demonstrations for apprentice to include haircuts, shaves, styling, and other techniques commonly used by licensed barbers. Demonstrations may be done on paying customers or mannequin. Master Barber will determine when an apprentice is ready to perform on paying customer, provided that, apprentice has completed at least 350 hours of the apprenticeship program.
6.1.l. Submit to inspection of shop, apprentice documents, and other required records ensuring compliance with this rule and other rules created by the Board.
6.1.m. Earn 3 hours of continuing education every other year in accordance to series 11.

W. Va. Code R. § 3-13-6