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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Applicants for any teacher's license issued by the Board shall meet all of the following requirements:
(1) Possession of a high school diploma or a high school graduation equivalency certificate.
(2) Payment of the fees required by G.S. 88B-20.
(b) The Board shall issue a license to practice as a cosmetology teacher to any individual who meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and who meets all of the following:
(1) Holds in good standing a cosmetologist license issued by the Board.
(2) Submits proof of either practice of cosmetic art in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 800 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(3) Passes an examination for teachers conducted by the Board.
(c) The Board shall issue a license to practice as an esthetician teacher to any individual who meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and who meets all of the following:
(1) Holds in good standing a cosmetologist or an esthetician license issued by the Board.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as an esthetician in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 650 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(3) Passes an examination for teachers conducted by the Board.
(d) The Board shall issue a license to practice as a manicurist teacher to any individual who meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and who meets all of the following:
(1) Holds in good standing a cosmetologist or manicurist license issued by the Board.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as a manicurist in a cosmetic art shop, or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic arts industry, for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 320 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(3) Passes an examination for teachers conducted by the Board.
(e) The Board shall issue a license to practice as a natural hair care teacher to any individual who meets the requirements of subsection (a) of this section and who meets all of the following:
(1) Holds in good standing a natural hair care license issued by the Board.
(2) Submits proof of either practice as a natural hair care specialist in a cosmetic art shop or any Board-approved employment capacity in the cosmetic art industry for a period equivalent to one year of full-time work immediately prior to application or successful completion of at least 320 hours of a teacher curriculum in an approved cosmetic art school.
(3) Passes an examination for teachers conducted by the Board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 88B. Cosmetic Art § 88B-11. Qualifications for licensing teachers - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-88b-cosmetic-art/nc-gen-st-sect-88b-11.html
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