Testing Information Packet (TIP) Practical

Examination Admittance Information: Candidates are required to present one (1) of the following forms of government-issued, current, valid photo identification:  Driver’s license  Military ID  USA Passport  Other form of Government Identification Failure to comply will result in the candidate for examination being required to reschedule examination date.

Candidates will NOT be permitted to enter the examination room if arrival time is after the initial examination check-in process has been completed or after the time allotment has expired for a lunch break. In order for the candidate to be rescheduled for an examination, the reschedule fee must be submitted.

Candidates that are absent on their scheduled examination date or cannot be admitted to the examination will have their examination fee forfeited. To be rescheduled for an examination, the reschedule fee must be submitted.  Examination fees are non-refundable.

Personal items such as purses, coats, hats, scarves, cell phones, Smart watches, cameras, tablets, or other electronic devices are not permitted in examination rooms. Secure lockers are available in the lobby area and must be used to store personal items.

Exam Center Infection Control Guidelines: An appropriate disinfectant is required to be used during the examination. Candidates must follow all appropriate infection control and public protection procedures during all phases of the examination. In the event of a blood spill candidates will be expected to follow the appropriate Blood Spill procedure.  For objects that come in contact with intact skin, the appropriate disinfectant would be an environmental protection agency (EPA) registered, hospital grade bactericidal (esp. pseudomonacidal), virucidal, and fungicidal (quanternary ammonium compound - "quat") that is mixed and used according to the manufacturer's directions. For objects that come in contact with bodily fluids or blood, an appropriate disinfectant would include an EPA disinfectant registered as effective against "HIV/HBV". NOTE: Disinfectant used for the examination should meet both guidelines.  Manufacturer’s labels are required on all disinfectants, hand sanitizers, and liquid hand .

Labels must be original or photocopied originals. (Hand written or typed labels are NOT acceptable).

Prohibited Acts/Materials:

 Communicating to other candidates and/or borrowing supplies during any portion of the examination process.  Use of cell phone for talking and/or texting during any portion of the examination. This includes examination clean-up time and restroom breaks.  Printed materials, handwritten notes, and itemized supply/procedure list(s) are NOT permitted.  Writing examination information on body parts (ex: hands, arms, legs, etc.) that could be used by candidate in any portion of the examination.  Unauthorized replication of examination materials for distribution and/or future use.

Failure to comply with examination center guidelines will result in dismissal from the examination. If dismissed, reschedule of the examination will not be accepted for at least thirty (30) days.

COS75 07252018 1 Requirements for Examination Model(s) and Haircut

Each applicant is permitted only one (1) model for the examination. Models must arrive with candidate at the scheduled examination time. Examination is timed and time will not be held in order for an applicant to find a suitable model on the day of examination.

NOTE: Pre-approval by the Board is required if the use of two (2) models is needed. Models are required to have enough to be given a medium tapered haircut. Each model will be evaluated by the examiner on both hair and prior to the start of the examination. Models must meet all six (6) standards below to be approved for use. Model Minimum Standards

1. Models must have visible hair on the face; enough hair on the face that the stubble can be felt when rubbing a hand across 2. Models cannot have thinning hair at the crown or a receding hairline in the top front. 3. Models who have been pre-cut or pre-tapered will not be permitted. 4. All models, regardless of ethnicity, must have AT LEAST 2 INCHES of hair measured at the crown and back of head. Hair in crown head will be measured at the APEX; hair on the back of the head will be measured at the OCCIPITAL BONE. 5. All models must have at least 1/2 inch of hair measured at the NAPE of the neck. 6. Hair must be touching or over the ear. If the six (6) minimum standards specified above are not met, the model will be rejected. If the model is rejected the applicant will be required to reschedule for the next available examination date. NOTE: Decision by examiner is final. Finished Haircut Expectations: During the exam, at least ½” inch of hair must be removed. The finished haircut should be no shorter than one-inch in the Apex, Parietal, and Occipital areas. The bottom of the neckline (Nape) should be tapered with no visible line across the bottom. The area around the ears should be outlined, tapered, and blended into the sides and top to create a well-balanced medium tapered haircut.

NOTE:

 Blocks, fades, bald fades, temper-fades, high and tights, or flat top are not permitted.

 T-edger's, outliners, and clippers may be used in performing the tapered haircut; however, the straight is required to be used for the ear outline and neck shave.

 Changing attachments or clipper blades are not permitted.

Apex 2” Inches

Back 2” Inches

(Occipital) Nape ½” Inches

2 Barber Examination Supplies

Adjustable clippers Outliners/trimmers Shears with additional blades Blow dryer - taper, all purpose and wide tooth () combs Brushes , , Spray bottle (water) Chair cloth drape/ cloth clip Neck strips Spatula – for cream applications Cloth towels (5) One (1) pkg. paper linen towels (i.e. PST or Wubbies) Facial Cream Rolling cream - small container (enough for one facial application) Tissue cream - small container (enough for one facial application) Cotton - for astringent/styptic application Astringent Talcum powder Conditioner Liquid Hand Soap First Aid Supplies (blood spill kit) Disinfectant – for cleaning sink and station during set up. Sealable storage bags (2) Disposable gloves Trash bag liners (3)

Barber Examination References: Milady Standard 2017 Milady Standard 2011

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3 Barber Practical Examination

1. SET UP (20 MINUTES) 4. ROLLING CREAM FACIAL (25 Minutes) Verbal Instructions: Verbal Instructions: Following all infection control and safety guidelines, you will set up all of You will now perform the Rolling Cream portion of the facial procedure. You the supplies that will be used for the practical portion of your exam. You will have 10 minutes to apply and remove rolling cream and demonstrate the have 20 minutes for your set up procedure and you will be informed comedone expression. You will be informed when you have 5 minutes when you have 10 and 5 minutes remaining. remaining. Once evaluated, please leave your model in the reclined position for the massage. You will be given 15 minutes to apply your massage cream and complete the Scientific Rest Facial manipulations. Upon completion return Procedure: model to an upright seated position with chair cloth drape in models lap. This Disinfects work area will indicate that you are ready for the final evaluation. This procedure is 15 Disposes of all soiled materials minutes and you will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining. Sanitize/wash hands All sanitizers and disinfectants display manufacturers label in English Procedure: Follows all infection control guidelines Maintains work area in a safe manner Rolling Cream All facial products/supplies labeled in English Implements/tools clean 2. HONING and STROPPING (NOT TIMED) Properly covers headrest Chair placed in proper position Verbal Instructions: Applies chair cloth drape Properly wrings steam towel You will now perform the Honing and Stropping portion of this exam. Test temperature of steam towel Each candidate will be instructed individually to perform this portion of Applies steam towel this exam. Properly completes steam towel exchange When your station number is called, you will proceed to the Honing and Properly removes product from container Stropping station. You will be instructed to demonstrate the procedure at Applies facial product to face that time. When you hear the examiner say thank you that is your Properly removes facial product indication to return the razor to the examiner in a safe manner and then Properly wrings steam towel return to your work station. Test temperature of steam towel Applies steam towel Procedure: Demonstrates comedone expression Holds hone correctly/safely Properly applies astringent Holds razor correctly/safely Hones razor Rest Facial Massage Holds strop correctly/safely Properly removes product from container Holds razor correctly/safely Applies massage product to face Strops razor correctly Demonstrates the 11 scientific rest facial manipulations Facial manipulations completed properly Properly wrings steam towel 3. SHAVE (35 MINUTES) Test temperature of steam towel Applies steam towel Verbal Instructions: Properly removes massage product You will now perform the Facial Shaving portion of this exam. Properly applies astringent You will complete a facial shave using a straight razor. Properly dries face Upon completion return model to an upright seated position with chair Applies powder cloth drape in model's lap. After procedure should not visible and model's face should be smooth when evaluated by the End of task examiner. This procedure is 35 minutes and you will be informed Maintains neck protection and drape throughout procedure when you have 10 and 5 minutes remaining. Disposes of soiled materials Follows all infection control guidelines Procedure: Maintains work area in a safe manner throughout service All shaving supplies labeled in English Implements/tools are visibly clean You will now have 2 minutes to safely move your model to Sanitize/wash hands the haircut station, seat model, and apply chair cloth across Headrest covered properly model's lap. Chair in proper shave position Applies chair cloth drape Applies V-fold towel Applies chest towel 5. MEDIUM TAPER HAIRCUT (45 Minutes) Properly mixes lather Applies first lather Verbal Instructions: Properly wrings steam towel You will now perform the Medium Taper Haircut portion of this Test temperature of steam towel exam. You will complete a blended, tapered haircut using clippers, Applies steam towel shears, and . You will remove a minimum of 1/2" of hair Applies second lather throughout the haircut. Upon completion of the haircut turn chair Demonstrates the 14 primary shave strokes with model facing the mirror with chair cloth draped across model's Shaving strokes completed properly lap. Proceed to sweep the hair from floor and then return to station Properly wrings steam towel and stand behind model. This will indicate to the examiner that you Test temperature of steam towel are finished. This procedure is 45 minutes and you will be informed Applies steam towel when you have 10 and 5 minutes remaining. Completes touch up/second shave Properly applies astringent Properly dries face Procedure: Applies powder Implements/tools are visibly clean Applies chair cloth drape Final Appearance Uses clipper/comb or shear/comb to perform taper on nape No visible hair on model's face Uses clippers/shears/trimmers to establish outline Uses clipper/comb or shear/comb to perform taper around ears Model's face is smooth to touch Performs haircut on top, sides, and back above parietal ridge End of Task Permforms ear outline shave Uses razor safely throughout entire procedure Shaving strokes completed properly Maintains neck protection and drape throughout procedure Disposes of soiled materials Final Appearance Follows all infection control guidelines are uniform in length Maintains work area in a safe manner Hair is evenly blended 4 Minimum 1/2 inch of hair is removed throughout haircut

Revised 07252018 MEDIUM TAPER HAIRCUT (Continued) 8. BLOW DRY STYLE (5 Minutes) Verbal Instructions: End of Task You will now perform the Blow Dry Style portion of this exam. Uses razor safely throughout entire procedure You must demonstrate safe use of the blow dryer while styling Maintains neck protection and drape throughout procedure models hair. Upon completion turn chair with model facing the Hair clippings removed from drape, station area, and floor mirror with chair cloth draped across model's lap. Disposes of soiled materials You will be given 5 minutes for this procedure. Follows all infection control guidelines Maintains work area in a safe manner Procedure: Demonstrates safe use of blow dryer Controls hair with styling implement Completely styles hair You will now have 2 minutes to safely move your model to the shampoo station, seat model, and apply chair cloth End of Task across model's lap. Maintains neck protection and drape throughout the procedure Disposes of soiled materials Follows all infection control guidelines Maintains work area in a safe manner 6. SCIENTIFIC SCALP MASSAGE (5 Minutes)

Verbal Instructions: You will now perform the Scientific Scalp Massage portion of this exam. You will complete the four (4) scientific scalp massage movements for this procedure. Upon completion remove hands from model and stand behind chair. You will be given 5 minutes for this procedure.

Procedure: Applies chair cloth drape Performs the four (4) massage manipulations Maintains contiuous contact

7. SHAMPOO (10 Minutes) Verbal Instructions: You will now perform the Shampoo portion of this exam. You will perform two (2) shampoo lather applications and one (1) conditioning appliction during this procedure. Upon completion your model should be returned to a seated position. This procedure is 10 minutes and you will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining.

Procedure: All products/supplies ilabeled n English Properly positions chair Thoroughly saturates hair Applies shampoo Uses rotary movements to produce lather Rinses lather from hair Applies conditioner Rinses conditioner from hair Blots the hair Raises chair to sitting position Towel dries hair Removes excess water from face

End of Task Maintains neck protection and drape throughout the procedure Disposes of soiled materials Follows all infection control guidelines Maintains work area in a safe manner

You will now have 2 minutes to safely move your model to the haircut station, seat model, and maintain shampoo chair cloth drape.

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