24 Del. Admin. Code § 5100-2.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 5100-2.0 - Temporary Work Permits [24 Del.C. Section 5106(a)(7)]

2.1 The purpose of a temporary work permit is to allow an otherwise qualified examination applicant to practice under appropriate supervision pending the applicant's scoring of a passing grade on the examination.

2.2 A temporary work permit may be issued to an examination applicant who meets the Board's requirements and who is eligible for admission to the cosmetology, nail technician, barbering, electrology, or aesthetician examination, with the appropriate fees paid.

2.3 A temporary work permit is valid for 30 days past the next available examination date. After the first temporary permit expires, a subsequent temporary permit may be issued only where the applicant submits proof that the applicant did not pass the examination and that the applicant is registered for the next examination date. The applicant shall be eligible for temporary permits for 2 years after the date of making application. If the applicant does not pass the examination within 2 years after making application, the applicant shall be required to wait 6 months from the date of the last examination and then may make a new application for a temporary permit.

2.4 The holder of a temporary work permit for cosmetology shall practice under the supervision of a licensed cosmetologist, or cosmetology instructor.

2.5 The holder of a temporary work permit for barbering shall practice under the supervision of a licensed master barber, barber, barber instructor or a cosmetology instructor, if the cosmetology instructor has completed 35 hours of instruction in shaving documented on a Board approved form.

2.6 The holder of a temporary work permit for nail technology shall practice under the supervision of a licensed nail technician, nail technology instructor, cosmetologist, or cosmetology instructor.

2.7 The holder of a temporary work permit for electrology shall practice under the supervision of a licensed electrologist or electrology instructor.

2.8 The holder of a temporary work permit for aesthetics shall practice under the supervision of a licensed aesthetician, aesthetics instructor, cosmetologist, or cosmetology instructor.

2.9 The holder of a temporary instructor's work permit shall practice at all times under the supervision of a licensed instructor, pursuant to subsections 9.3 and 13.3.

2.10 Reciprocity applicant: A temporary work permit for reciprocity may be issued to an applicant subject to the requirements of 24 Del.C. § 5109(a). Where the applicant comes from a state with less stringent standards than Delaware's standards, the Board shall review the applicant's experience documentation. The temporary permit shall expire 14 calendar days after the date of the Board meeting at which the Board considers the application.

2.11 Temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway

2.11.1 A temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway, may be issued to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

2.11.1.1 Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent as documented pursuant to subsection 1.2.

2.11.1.2 Holds an active license as a cosmetologist, barber, aesthetician, nail technician, or electrologist.

2.11.1.3 Will be employed by a vocational school or accredited school as a temporary instructor as verified by the proof of employment form.

2.11.2 The holder of a temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway must complete the following to be eligible for licensure as an instructor:

2.11.2.1 Completion of 500 hours of supervised experience at a vocational or accredited school or 250 hours of supervised experience at a vocational or accredited school and 2 years of licensed, full-time experience. Supervision must be provided by a licensed instructor. Experience must be documented by the employer.

2.11.2.2 Successful completion of instructor examination.

2.11.3 A temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway expires upon the completion of the hours of training as set forth in subsection 2.11.2 or 1 year after the date of issuance, whichever occurs first. The Board may grant an extension of not more than 45 days to the licensee holding a temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway who has applied for examination and is awaiting examination.

2.11.4 The temporary instructor permit - provisional pathway is not transferable to another school unless approved by the Board.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 5100-2.0

20 DE Reg. 916 (5/1/2017)
26 DE Reg. 1077 (6/1/2023)
27 DE Reg. 888 (5/1/2024) (Final)