645—21.3 (158) Examination requirements for barbers and barber instructors.
	 21.3(1) Theory examination. Applicants shall contact the testing service directly to schedule the computer-based NIC theory examination. The fee for scheduling the written theory examination shall be paid directly to the testing service. This fee is not included in the licensure fee and practical examination fee identified in 645—subrules 5.2(1) and 5.2(4).
	 21.3(2) Practical examination. Applicants who have completed the application process and passed the NIC theory examination with a score of 70 percent or better shall be eligible to sit for the NIC practical examination administered by the board.
	  a.   	 Application, supporting documentation, and licensure and practical examination fees required by the board shall be received in the board office at least five days prior to the scheduled NIC practical examination date.
	  b.   	 The board shall send a notice of the date and time of the practical examination to the address on record.
	  c.   	 Applicants are required to receive a passing score of 70 percent on the practical examination to be eligible for licensure.
	  d.   	 Applicants shall be notified in writing of the result of the practical examination.
	  e.   	 Applicants who fail to appear for the practical examination must request in writing or by telephone to reschedule the examination. Examination fees are not refundable, but the rescheduled examination fee may be waived upon the applicant’s showing of good cause for missing the previously scheduled examination. Proof of good cause shall be submitted to the board office with the request to reschedule the examination. The applicant shall be required to pay the reexamination fee if the applicant does not appear for the subsequent examination.
	  f.   	 Persons who do not attain the passing score may reapply to take the practical examination. The examination fee cannot be refunded, and the applicant shall be required to pay the reexamination fee.
[ARC 7578B, IAB 2/25/09, effective 4/1/09; ARC 8349B, IAB 12/2/09, effective 1/6/10]