61G3-16.007: Examination for Restricted 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.
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, 476.064(4), 476.134, 476.144 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.217, 476.134, 476.144 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:
61G3-16.007 Examination for Restricted Licensure.
(1) The examination for restricted licensure to practice barbering shall consist of two parts, a written exam and a practical exam. Applicants for a restricted license to practice barbering must achieve a passing grade on both portions of the examination to be eligible for a restricted license to practice barbering.
(2) The written portion of the examination for restricted licensure shall cover the laws and rules which govern the practice of barbering in Florida.
(3) The practical portion of the examination for restricted licensure shall test the applicant’s ability to perform the barbering services authorized by a restricted license to practice barbering. The practical examination for licensure 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:
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The grade sheet for the practical examination will contain spaces for comments by the grading examiner. The areas for comment shall be drawn from the following grading 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;
8. The candidate used all tools in a safe manner and without any blood contact during the haircut;
(4) Failure of the examinee to complete the services required in a particular category tested in the practical examination shall result in the examinee losing the possible points assigned to that area.
(3)(5) The score necessary to achieve a passing grade on the written portion of the restricted licensure examination shall be no less than seventy-five (75) percent out of one hundred (100) percent of the total possible points on the written examination. The score necessary to achieve a passing grade on the practical portion of the restricted licensure examination shall be no less than seventy-five (75) percent (based on the average of the examiners’ scores) out of one hundred (100) percent of the total possible points on the practical examination. All examiner’s scores will be averaged before any percentages are rounded according to the formula stated below. 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, 476.064(4), 476.134, 476.144 FS. Law Implemented 455.217, 476.134, 476.144 FS. History–New 11-12-87, Amended 3-22-92, 1-26-93, Formerly 21C-16.007, Amended 9-15-94, 12-9-98, 11-27-02, 4-26-04, 8-1-05,________.