Cosmetology, Board of

Cosmetology, Board of

Chapter 4: Instructor Licensing and Requirements

Effective Date: 06/23/2021 to 01/13/2023

Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 033.0001.4.06232021

Instructor Licensing and Requirements

Section 1. Instructor License.

(a) Licensing by examination:

(i) Applicant shall meet all requirements set forth in chapter 5, section 3 (a) through (d); and

(ii) Graduated from an instructor program with equal or greater hour requirements as set forth in chapter 6, section 6; or

(iii) Have equal or greater study in teaching from outside a cosmetology school; or

(iv) A combination of training and work history that is equal or greater to the requirements set forth in chapter 6, section 6; and

(v) Submit to the Board office an application for examination on the prescribed form accompanied by required documentation and appropriate fees, received no later than twenty (20) days prior to the examination date.

(b) Licensing by endorsement:

(i) A licensed Instructor from another state who meets the requirements of W.S. 33-12-132 who has passed a theory and practical examination administered by a state board of testing company; or

(ii) A licensed Instructor from another state who meets the requirements of W.S. 33-12-132 who has passed a theory examination administered by a state board or testing company and has at least one (1) year work history as an Instructor; and

(iii) Submit to the Board office an application for endorsement on the prescribed forms accompanied by required documentation and appropriate fees.

Section 2. Practice by Instructor.

(a) No one actively engaged as an instructor of cosmetology shall practice cosmetology in the school except as necessary for instructional purposes. Practice in a salon on one's own time is not prohibited.

(b) Instructors may only instruct in the field of their professional license.