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How to APPLY with Professional Credential Services:
1. Go online to www.PCSHQ.com.
2. Click CANDIDATES
3. Click COSMETOLOGY & BARBERING.
4. Click VERMONT.
5. Click APPLICATION PROCESS.
6. To begin application, Click Here under step one.
7. Candidate will be prompted to create an account if first time user or log in PCS if account has already been created.
Important * You must register with your full legal name as it appears on their government issued identification.
* You must provide a reliable e-mail address
(A school e-mail address is acceptable)
Fees:
All fees should be paid to PCS. Do not send examination fees to the Board.
FIRST TIME FEE: $275
(fee includes all required examinations) Endorsement (State Law exam ONLY) - $90
RE-EXAM FEE: Practical - $140 Theory - $155 State Law - $90
Eligibility Approval Process:
All required documentation must be sent to PCS for review and approval. If approved, PCS will notify you via e-mail.
Practical Examination:
Once your application has been approved by PCS, you will be scheduled for the practical examination date selected during registration (must adhere to
practical examination deadline dates). You will be notified via e-mail of your practical examination date, time, and location approximately 10 days
prior to your actual practical exam date. If you do not receive an Admission Notice via e-mail on the Monday prior to the examination date, please call
PCS at (888) 822-3272 for further instructions. An official Admission Notice for the practical examination will be provided to eligible candidates during
the time of registration at the examination site.
Theory Examination:
You will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT)
for the theory examination via email once you have been approved to test. If you do not receive your
ATT email within 2 days, please call PCS at (888) 822-3272.
(Note – Open the attachment within the email for additional directions on how to schedule your theory examination)
How to Schedule and Take the Theory Examination
: Upon receipt of your ATT, you may request to take the theory examination by logging onto the
IQT website, www.iqttesting.com
, entering your unique Username and Password, and following the instructions detailed on your letter. You can also
contact Iso-Quality Testing (IQT) at (866)773-1114. It is important to note that your ATT cannot be faxed
to you or to the IQT site.
Seats for Theory examinations are offered daily, on a first come first serve basis, using a computer-based testing platform. Since IQT administers
exams for many different professions, a “seat” may not be available at the time you wish to test if you have not provided sufficient lead-time in
scheduling your exam. There are several IQT Testing Centers throughout Vermont; however, you can sit for your exam at any IQT test center located
throughout the United States. You may access test center information at www.isoqualitytesting.com
. Maps and test center hours are available from this
web site as well.
Your examination will be administered on a personal computer, and you will select your answers either by using a mouse or the keyboard. Please visit
www.isoqualitytesting.com
for any questions or additional information relating to computer-based testing. If you encounter any problems during the
administration of your exam, you should notify the test administrator immediately. You will be given 90 minutes to complete the theory section and 60
minutes to complete the state law section of the examination. Examination questions are multiple-choice with one correct answer and three incorrect
responses. There is no penalty for guessing. IQT personnel have no knowledge of, are not responsible for, and cannot answer questions about the
content of the examinations, references, passing scores, etc.
.
Theory and Practical Examination Admission Requirements:
You must register for your examination with your LEGAL first and last name as
it appears on your government issued identification. All required identification below must match the first and last name under which you
registered. Candidates are required to bring two (2) forms of valid (non-expired) identification
to the test site. One of the identifications presented
must be Government issued identification with photograph and signature. Photocopies of identification will NOT
be accepted. Candidates must present
two forms of ID: One Primary and One Secondary. The name on the identification must be the same as the name used to register for the examination.
PRIMARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One
State issued driver’s license
State issued identification card
US Government issued Passport
US Government issued Military Identification Card
US Government issued Alien Registration Card
SECONDARY IDENTIFICATION – Choose One
Credit card (must be signed)
Social Security Card
US issued Birth Certificate with Raised Seal
*NOTE: Student ID and employment ID are NOT
acceptable forms of identification.
If the candidate fails to bring proper identification or the candidate names do not match, the candidates will not be allowed to test and their examination
fee will not be refunded.
It is your responsibility to arrive at the test center on time. Candidates will not be permitted into the examination room after your scheduled testing time.
It is strongly suggested that you visit the site before the day of the examination in order to become familiar with the route and the travel time. Candidates
are not permitted to bring anyone into the examination room. Candidates are not permitted to talk to one another once inside the examination room.