WASHINGTON BARBER 1 (NO CHEMICAL) CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

Candidate Handbook

WASHINGTON

BARBER 1 (NO CHEMICAL)

1-888-375-2020

Effective: January 1, 2020

Revised: June 1, 2024

 
WASHINGTON BARBER 1 (NO CHEMICAL) CANDIDATE HANDBOOK 
Table of Contents 
 
DL ROOPE ADMINISTRATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION .............................................. 1 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 1 
WASHINGTON SCHOOL CANDIDATE AND APPRENTICE INFORMATION .................... 1 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION ......................................... 1 
EXAM APPLICATION INFORMATION..................................................................................... 2 
WASHINGTON EXAM FEES ...................................................................................................... 3 
EXAM LANGUAGES ................................................................................................................... 3 
EXAMINATION SCHEDULING PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 3 
EXAMINATION FEE POLICY..................................................................................................... 5 
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION............................................................................................ 6 
ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION INFORMATION ......................................................... 7 
TESTING SITE VISITOR POLICY .............................................................................................. 7 
PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE & CONDUCT INFORMATION....................................................... 8 
KIT & SUPPLY INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 8 
PROHIBITED ITEMS – NOT ALLOWED ................................................................................... 9 
MANNEQUIN INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 9 
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................. 10 
EXAMINATION SECTIONS ...................................................................................................... 10 
BARBER 1 (NO CHEMICAL) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION SECTIONS ........................... 10 
EXAMINATION SURVEY INFORMATION ............................................................................ 10 
WASHINGTON SCORING INFORMATION ............................................................................ 11 
WASHINGTON EXAMINATION RESULT INFORMATION ................................................. 11 
WASHINGTON APPEAL PROCESS ......................................................................................... 11 
PRACTICAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN ...................................................... 12 
 
The NIC Blood Exposure Procedures are published on NIC’s website at 
WWW.NICTesting.org. 
 
Included with this handbook is the NIC Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) that 
includes the examination sections administered in Washington. 
NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical CIB ..................................................NIC pages #1 – 13         
The NIC Written CIB is available on our website at www.DLRoope.com. 
 

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DL ROOPE ADMINISTRATIONS CONTACT INFORMATION

To request examination information you may write, phone or visit us at our website:

DL Roope Administrations Inc. – A Prometric Company

4400 140

Avenue North, Suite 230

Clearwater, FL 22762

[email protected]

Toll Free 1-888-375-2020

www.DLRoope.com

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility requirements for the licensure examinations are set by the Washington State

Department of Licensing (Department). D.L. Roope Administrations Inc. – A Prometric Company

is contracted by the Department to administer the National Interstate Council of State Boards of

Cosmetology (NIC) examinations. All questions regarding eligibility for licensure must be directed

to the department’s office, you may visit the Department’s website at:

http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology/

or contact the Department’s office at Phone: 1-360-664-6626 or Email: [email protected].

You must be at least 17 years of age and within 100 hours of completing the program to apply for

the written and practical examinations. Training hours must be completed and submitted to the

WA DOL by your school.

WASHINGTON SCHOOL CANDIDATE AND APPRENTICE INFORMATION

For eligibility information or how to apply for your license in the State of Washington, please go

to:

https://www.dol.wa.gov/professional-licenses/cosmetology/get-your-license-cosmetology.

Once you have been approved by the WA DOL, the DOL will send you an authorization to complete

your application to test and pay your exam fees on the DL Roope website at www.DLRoope.com.

You will not be able to complete the DL Roope online application to test until you have been

approved by the DOL.

Receiving a passing score on the examination does not guarantee licensure. All requirements for

licensure must be met as set forth by the Department before a license will be issued.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) INFORMATION

Standard testing conditions may represent an artificial barrier to candidates with disabilities.

Candidates may request accommodations that will be evaluated on the basis of the Americans

with Disabilities Act. You may contact D.L. Roope Administrations or your school to request

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information and the appropriate forms (Form A, B & C). Form A must be completed by the

candidate. Form B must be completed by a physician, or you may attach previous medical

documentation for review (e.g. IEP, PET etc.). Form C must be completed by a school official

indicating accommodations provided during testing while in school for this profession.

Candidates requiring ADA accommodations will confirm they are an ADA applicant during

the examination application process on the DL Roope website. When the application is

submitted, the DL Roope team will review the application and if complete, the applicant

will be emailed the required ADA forms. Once the ADA forms are submitted by the

applicant and approved by DL Roope, applicants will receive notification and specific

instructions to schedule their exams.

EXAM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Once you are approved by the WA DOL the exam applications are available on our website at

www.DLRoope.com. In order to gain access to the online application, you must be approved by

the DOL. If you are not approved to take the exams, you will not be able to log in to the online

application.

IMPORTANT!

Your first and last name (including multiple first or last names) must be entered on your

application EXACTLY as it appears on the Government Issued ID you will be bringing with you

on the day of your exam(s).

The name you enter on your online application at www.DLRoope.com will be the name listed on

your admission letter. You will not be permitted to test if there is a discrepancy with your first or

last name, and a refund will not be given.

If you have multiple first names, last names, or hyphenated names on your government issued ID,

all names must also be included on your application, EXACTLY as listed on your government

issued ID.

Example:

 If your first name is Susan Ann on your government issued ID, you must include both

names on your application.

 If your last name is Jones-Smith, you must include both names on your application.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You will not be permitted to test if there is a discrepancy with your

name and a refund will not be given. If your name has changed or is different than indicated on

your admission letter, you must submit legal documentation showing your previous name and

current name (marriage license, divorce decree, court order, or notarized affidavit) to

[email protected] at least 10 calendar days PRIOR to your scheduled examination.

Our office will verify the changes and send an updated admission letter.

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Once you complete the application and payment, your online application is transferred to our

system. Our staff reviews your application for completeness, and if it is complete, you will be sent

an e-mail letting you know that you are approved, along with instructions to log into the

scheduling portal and schedule your examinations on a date and at a location that is convenient

for you.

If your application is not approved, our staff will contact you by phone or e-mail regarding the

deficiencies in your application.

WASHINGTON EXAM FEES

Exam fees may be paid with any debit or credit card through a secure payment processing service.

There is a credit card processing fee of $8.00 per examination.

Examination fees are as follows:

Barber, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Hair Design, Advanced Esthetician, Nail Technician

(Manicurist) & Instructor:

 Practical Exam Fee ~ $114.00

 Written Exam Fee ~ $180.00

Combined Esthetician (MUST TAKE BOTH COMPLETE PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS):

 Practical Exam Fee ~ $228.00 (Includes both Esthetician and Advanced Esthetician

Exams)

 Written Exam Fee Combined ~ $270.00 (Includes Esthetician and Advanced Esthetician)

Note: If you would like to pay for only one exam at a time, please select “I need to retake my

exam.” Once you click next, you can choose which exam you want to pay for, even though it is not

a retake.

EXAM LANGUAGES

The practical examination is only offered in English. The written examination is offered in

additional languages, you will select the language preference for your written examination when

you apply for the examination. If you prefer your written examination in a language other than

those that are currently offered, submit your request for use of a dictionary during your

examination to [email protected]. Requests must be made and approved prior to scheduling your

written examination. You will be notified of the result of your request.

EXAMINATION SCHEDULING PROCEDURES

Our online system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to schedule your examinations at a

test location on a date and time that is convenient for you. Our online scheduling system is very

user friendly, but if telephone assistance is needed you may call and speak with a telephone

support specialist to be scheduled. Please see the following steps to schedule your exams:

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1. Once your application to take your exams has been approved, you will receive an approval to test

email from the DL Roope office. Your approval will be transmitted to the online scheduling portal

at the end of each business day, and you will receive another email from “SMT Notice” at

registrations@isoqualitytesting.com. The letter will provide you with instructions to go online to

schedule your exam using your assigned candidate number and secure password. If you do not

receive an email within 1 business day, please check your SPAM or JUNK folder before

contacting our office.

2. Prior to scheduling your exam, confirm your first and last name (including multiple first or last

names) on your approval letter matches exactly to the government issued ID you will be

presenting on your exam date. If your name does not match, please email our office at

WAsupport@Prometric.com with a copy of your ID to make changes to your registration PRIOR to

scheduling your exam. You will not be permitted to test if there is a discrepancy with your name,

and a refund will not be given. Please see the “Exam Application Information” section of this

manual for specific ID and name requirements.

3. You may schedule the practical and written examination on the same day at our Fife, Spokane, or

Yakima test locations. The practical examination should be scheduled first by selecting “NIC WA

Practical” from the drop-down box and then select the location, date, and time.

4. If you are scheduling your practical and written exam on the same day, before scheduling

your written exam please refer to the section titled “EXAMINATION SECTIONS” in this handbook

for the amount of time needed to complete the practical exam. You will need to make sure you

allow enough time to complete the practical exam before the scheduled written exam time. The

written may then be scheduled by selecting “NIC WA Theory” from the drop-down box, and then

select the same location, date, and exam time.

Please note, D.L. Roope sets up examination spaces in the online system to enable you to log in

and schedule your examinations. The following are the Washington test locations:

Written only test locations:

IQT Site - Vancouver Theory NIC Washington

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Fife Test Facility

IQT Site - Olympia Theory NIC Washington

IQT Site - Pasco Theory NIC Washington

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Spokane Test Facility

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Yakima - Prometric Testing Facility

Seattle - Mountlake Terrace

Spokane - W. Sunset Hwy.

Written and Practical test locations:

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Fife Test Facility

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Spokane Test Facility

IQT/DL Roope Administrations - Washington - Yakima - Prometric Testing Facility

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It is recommended that you schedule your examinations by clicking on the scheduling link in your

approval e-mail. You will be able to log into our user-friendly scheduling portal using your

assigned candidate number and secure password, located on the letter emailed from SMT Notice

at [email protected]. The link on the approval letter will take you into the

scheduling portal, or you may schedule by calling and speaking with a telephone support

specialist. If you do not receive an email from “SMT Notice” at

[email protected], please check your SPAM or JUNK folder before

contacting our office.

The scheduling portal shows your approved examination(s) and provides the location that is

closest to your zip code, or you may select another Washington test site if desired. The scheduling

portal shows all available seats on the schedule. You will select the date and time of your

preference from a drop-down menu. Once selected, all details of the selected exam date, time and

location appear on the screen, and you will be required to confirm all details and click to submit.

You must print your admission letter, and you will also receive an e-mail confirming your

scheduled examination. If you do not have access to a printer, you may request a copy of your

admission letter be mailed to you. A printed admission letter must be presented on the day of

the exam. Electronic copies are not permitted.

EXAMINATION FEE POLICY

Examination fees are not refundable or transferable and will be applied to the scheduled

examination. Examination fees are valid for 6 months from date of receipt. Your examination

date must be prior to the 6-month expiration of your examination fee. Please allow time in the

event it is necessary to reschedule your exam due to an emergency situation, weather, etc.

If you do not attend your scheduled examination, cannot be admitted, or if you arrive late, your

examination fee will be forfeited. To be rescheduled you must submit a rescheduling application

and another examination fee.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled examination due to an emergency situation, you must

provide written documentation. The following situations may be considered for rescheduling:

• You are in a car accident on the way to the examination - documentation from a law

enforcement officer is required.

• Military deployment - documentation from the military is required.

• You have a medical emergency - documentation from a medical professional is required.

• A death in your immediate family – a copy of the obituary indicating your relation or a

letter from the funeral home stating your relation to the deceased.

Documentation must be emailed to [email protected] within 10 days after your

scheduled examination for review. If approved, you will be notified and permitted to reschedule

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your examination. Examinations may be rescheduled one time only due to a documented and

approved emergency situation.

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

You must present one (1) form of identification, which must be government issued and

must include a current photo and signature.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION:

Original Identification with Photo – MUST BE CURRENT (Not Expired):

• U.S. or Foreign Driver’s License – valid with photo and signature

• U.S. Armed Services ID Card – valid with photo and signature

• U.S. or Foreign Passport – valid with photo and signature

• Federal or State Employee ID Card – valid with photo and signature

• State issued ID Card with photo – valid with photo and signature

• Immigration ID – valid, with signature from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service

• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Naturalization – valid with photo and signature

• U.S. Permanent Resident Card – valid with photo and signature

• Tribal ID card - valid with photo and signature

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ACCEPTED AS IDENTIFICATION:

School ID

Birth Certificate

Laminated Identification

Birth Registration Card

Gun Permit

Jury Summons

Car Insurance Card

DSHS ID letter or card

Picture of ID

Voter’s Card

Photocopies of ID

Credit Cards (e.g. MasterCard, Visa etc.)

Bus Passes

Club Cards (e.g. Costco, Sam’s Club etc.)

Vehicle Registration

Social Security Card or receipt of

replacement card

Medicare Card

Medical Marijuana Card

Candidates will not be admitted without the required documents. Walk-in candidates will not be

admitted.

The first and last name (including multiple first or last names) submitted as you entered it on the

application at DLRoope.com will be indicated on your admission letter. Please verify that your

name, address, photo identification number and date of birth are correct on your admission letter

PRIOR to your scheduled examination. You will not be permitted to test if there is a discrepancy

with your first or last name, and a refund will not be given.

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If your name has changed or does not match exactly with your Identification and your admission

letter, you must submit legal documentation showing your previous name and current name

(marriage license, divorce decree, court order, or notarized affidavit) to

[email protected] at least 10 calendar days PRIOR to your scheduled examination. Our

office will verify the changes and send an updated admission letter.

ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Exam admission letters will be generated when you schedule your examination in our scheduling

portal. This letter will confirm the scheduled examination. It will also include the date, time,

location, and directions for your examination.

If your name has changed or is different than indicated on your admission letter, you must submit

legal documentation showing your previous name and current name (marriage license, divorce

decree, court order, or notarized affidavit) to WAsupport@prometric.com at least 10 calendar days

PRIOR to your scheduled examination. Our office will verify the changes and send an updated

admission letter.

 Registration begins 30 minutes prior to the scheduled examination time.

 It is your responsibility to report to the examination facility 30 minutes prior to your

exam start time to allow for the check-in and identification process. For practical exams,

the exam coordinator will open the door when it is time to begin registration.

 The examination will begin promptly at the time listed on your admission letter.

For Practical exams, please DO NOT knock on the door if it is closed.

 Late candidates will NOT be permitted and will be required to re-apply and re-pay the

examination fee. Please allow for unexpected delays on your way to the testing facility.

Walk-in candidates are not permitted.

TESTING SITE VISITOR POLICY

NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE TESTING SITE. Candidates are not allowed visitors

or to receive messages during the exam.

People that are not scheduled for an examination are not permitted inside of the building where

the exams are administered. If another person (parent, spouse, teacher etc.) is bringing you to

your exam, you must be dropped off and they can return to pick you up. The approximate amount

of time for each exam is indicated in this handbook in the section titled “EXAMINATION

SECTIONS” or on the written CIB. Your driver should wait in their vehicle until you are done and

have exited the building.

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PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE & CONDUCT INFORMATION

Candidates must arrive in neat, clean, professional attire. Uniforms are not required. For

confidentiality reasons, please cover all identifying marks on your attire or kit. (e.g. your name,

school, or salon name).

In consideration of other candidates in the examination room, please refrain from wearing

perfume or cologne.

WAC 308-20-121

(1) Applicants will be required to refrain from:

(a) Talking to other examinees during the examination unless specifically directed or

permitted to do so by a test monitor.

(b) Attempting to communicate or record any information by any means.

examination.

(d) Removing test materials and/or notes from the testing room.

(e) Disruptive behavior as determined by the department.

(2) Applicants who participate in any activity listed in subsection (1) of this section will be

required to leave the examination site. Their opportunity to sit for the examination will be

forfeited. Their answer sheet will be voided. A voided answer sheet will not be scored, and

the examination fee will not be refunded.

(3) Any applicant who was removed from the testing site for any of the reasons listed in

subsection (1) of this section will be denied for testing for one year.

KIT & SUPPLY INFORMATION

Candidates are responsible for bringing all needed supplies for their examination and cannot

borrow or use anything that they did not bring with them. A suggested supply list is included in

the NIC Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) that is included with this handbook.

Recommended kit size is no larger than 30” x 30”. For safety reasons all kits, trash bags, etc. must

be able to fit completely under your work area.

A flat bottom bag (grocery bag, gift bag, etc.) may be used for “items to be disinfected, soiled linens

and trash” and placed on the floor, under the station and clearly labeled. The bags or containers

on the floor may be open during the examination so that the candidates can drop items as

appropriate into each bag. Bags or containers MUST be kept under the work area and cannot be

placed in the walking areas. If placing a container with “Items to be Disinfected” on the work area,

it MUST have a cover.

Candidates are not permitted to use aerosol products at any time during the examinations. All

disinfectants, sanitizers and products MUST be non-aerosol.

Candidates may bring a container of water if needed for any section of the examination and may

bring a thermos of hot water if desired. All water and their containers must be taken with the

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candidates and may not be disposed of at the testing facility.

EPA registered disinfectant WIPES that demonstrate bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal

properties must be used. DISINFECTANT SPRAYS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED IN THE TESTING

ENVIRONMENT.

 Simulated products are not allowed for disinfectants and hand sanitizers.

 NO AEROSOLS OR DISINFECTANT SPRAYS are allowed in the testing environment.

 Candidates MUST wear gloves when using disinfectant.

 Candidates are not allowed to label products as single-use items.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – NOT ALLOWED

Due to exam security reasons, the following items are NOT permitted: No electronic devices,

cellular phones, cameras, textbooks, study materials, watches, purses, car keys, fobs etc. These

items should be left at home, locked in the lockers provided at the test site or locked in your

vehicle during the examinations. Cell phones or any electronic device cannot be in the exam room

even if it is turned off. If it is discovered that you have a cell phone in the exam room once

the exam has started, you will be immediately dismissed from the exam and your actions

will be reported to the proper authorities.

You may bring one transparent plastic zip lock bag with the following items into the examination

rooms: Photo identification, admission letter, medication & personal hygiene items. You will be

instructed to place your zip lock bag under our work area, and it may not be touched during the

examination. If you have medication that you may need during the examination, please raise your

hand and a proctor will assist you.

Due to safety issues during the examinations, tripods may NOT be used during the Cosmetology,

Hair Design, Barbering or Esthetics practical examinations. Candidates may only use mannequin

stands that attach to the workstation. Instructors may use a tripod during their Theory Lecture

or Demonstration as this does not cause a safety issue.

MANNEQUIN INFORMATION

Candidates must bring one mannequin head for the practical examination and a table clamp. No

more than two mannequin heads will be allowed into the examination. Models will NOT be

permitted.

Mannequin heads that have been purchased pre-sectioned indicating the sections by

various colors and/or notches are NOT allowed during any part of the practical

examination. Candidates that bring a marked mannequin head to the examination will be

informed that they are not permitted and cannot be used.

Mannequin heads must be approved by the examination provider prior to admittance into

examination.

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REFERENCES

Examination textbook references are available on the NIC website at www.NICTesting.org.

EXAMINATION SECTIONS

The Barber 1 (No Chemical) examination consists of 2 sections.

1. National NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) Written Examination

The time allotment for this examination is 90 minutes.

2. National NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) Practical Examination

The duration of this examination is approximately 2 hours.

The NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) written examination is the examination administered for the

Barber 1 (No Chemical) licensure in Washington State. The Barber 1 (No Chemical) written

Candidate Information Bulletin is available on our website at www.dlroope.com

BARBER 1 (NO CHEMICAL) PRACTICAL EXAMINATION SECTIONS

The examination sections of the NIC Barber 1 (No Chemical) practical examination are outlined in

the NIC Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) that is included with this handbook. The duration

of this examination is approximately 2 hours.

The Washington practical exam consists of the following sections as indicated in BOLD

and CAPS:

1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES

2. HAIRCUTTING

3. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF SUPPLIES

4. SHAVING WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR

5. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE

 This practical examination is demonstrated on mannequins, models are NOT permitted.

Please refer to the mannequin information section of this Candidate Handbook for the

requirements in your state.

EXAMINATION SURVEY INFORMATION

Examination surveys are available for candidates to complete after the exam has concluded. We

encourage all candidates to complete a survey regarding their testing experience.

Please note that the examiners are not permitted to have conversations with or interact with the

testing candidates. This should not be interpreted as them being rude as they are required to

strictly follow standardized verbal instructions and procedures at all times.

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If you have questions or need assistance, you may also send an e-mail to

[email protected].

WASHINGTON SCORING INFORMATION

A scaled score of 75.00 is required on the written and practical examination. Candidates must

achieve an overall passing score on each examination in order to be assigned a Pass status on that

examination. No pass or fail decisions are made on individual content areas or sections within the

examinations. If a candidate fails one of the examinations, the candidate is required to retake the

failed examination in its entirety.

WASHINGTON EXAMINATION RESULT INFORMATION

If you indicated on your application that you will download a copy of your result letter from our

website, our web address is www.DLRoope.com. A message will be posted on the website when

the result letters are available. Please do not call our office to ask when examination results

will be posted as they will be posted as soon as we have received them from the National

Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology.

This is a secure website, and you will need your candidate number and your date of birth to access

your result letter. Your candidate number will be indicated on your admission letter.

If you are unable to log onto our website, please check the message center to see if a message has

been posted that the results are available. You will not be able to log into the Webscore system

until after your results have been posted. Please read all instructions on the website to ensure

that you are entering your information correctly. You must have the most current version of

Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader to view and print your result letter. Adobe may be downloaded

from our website at www.DLRoope.com.

Please print a copy of your result letter as you will not receive an additional copy in the mail.

Result letters are only available on the Webscore system for 2 weeks after posting. Your

test results will be sent directly to the Department.

If you fail your examination, you will receive a result letter with review information. This review

information can be used to assess those areas where your performance was weak or strong.

Please refer to this Candidate Handbook and the NIC Candidate Information Bulletin (CIB) for the

list of tasks that are evaluated. Candidates may apply online on our website at DLRoope.com or

complete and submit a rescheduling application and fee to D.L. Roope Administrations at the

address listed on the application.

WASHINGTON APPEAL PROCESS

Washington State examination appeals are addressed in WAC 308-20-123. The department will

consider only appeals regarding significant procedural errors or adverse environmental

conditions during exam administration. Please contact the department within 15 days after the

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date of notification of exam results. The appeal must be made in writing and can be sent to

[email protected], or to P.O. Box 9026, Olympia, WA 98507.

PRACTICAL CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN

Please see next page.

NATIONAL BARBER 1 – NO CHEMICAL SERVICES

PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)

EXAMINATION CONTENT AND IMPORTANT ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please visit your official examination provider website OR www.nictesting.org, for the most current bulletin prior to testing.

National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. – Barber 1 -No Chemical Services Practical Examination

CIB

(Rev. 5.18.2021)

National Barber1 - No Chemicals Services Practical Examination is the licensure examination for

Barber 1- No Chemical Services, which is developed by the National-Interstate Council of State

Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). This bulletin contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding the

NIC National Barber 1 (No Chemical Services) Practical Examination content and administration

for Barber 1 (No Chemical Services) core services and additional sections.

For each NIC National Practical Examination, there are multiple parts to every Candidate Information

Bulletin (CIB) stored as separate documents:

 Important Instructions and Examination Core Domain Content – This provides information and

guidelines related to administration of the Practical examination and information about the scope

of content covered in the core sections of the Practical examination.

 Additional Services – These provide information about additional sections offered by NIC for

examination. Check with your State regulatory agency or examination administration vendor to

determine which of these sections your State requires as part of their Practical examination.

 References – This provides a list of references used to develop and support the content covered in

NIC examinations.

The references will always be the same for both Theory and Practical examinations.

BE CERTAIN TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR PRINT AND REVIEW ALL DOCUMENTS THAT

MAKE UP THE NIC EXAMINATION CIB.

PLEASE REVIEW ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

 Do not leave the examination area without permission. Permission must be obtained to leave the examination

area for any reason, including restroom usage or at the completion of the examination. Picture ID is required

for re-entry into the examination.

 Candidates are required to bring a supply kit for their own use.

o It is the candidate’s responsibility to make certain they have a sufficient quantity of supplies that have

been properly cleaned and disinfected and that implements are in proper working order.

o The kit will be used during the examination as dry storage and is considered part of the work area. The

kit must be kept closed except when removing materials for a particular service.

o Candidates may remove items, supplies, etc., from the kit at any time, however nothing may be returned

to the kit.

o All examinations are administered in a testing environment.

o Candidates are evaluated at all times. Continue working until you have completed the entire section or

time has elapsed.

o EPA registered, disinfectant WIPES that demonstrate bactericidal, fungicidal, and

virucidal properties must be used. DISINFECTANT SPRAYS ARE NO LONGER

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ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ENVIRONMENT.

 Due to standardization of the NIC National Examinations. Proctors and examiners are required to adhere to the

following standards:

o The verbal instructions will be read twice for each section of the examination.

o With the exception of verbal instructions or an emergency situation, the proctors and/or examiners are

not allowed to communicate with candidates.

o Examiners are not allowed to speak with candidates.

o Candidates requesting information during the examination will be told one of the following statements:

 “Do the best you can with what you have available.”

 “Do as you were taught.”

o If a candidate experiences an emergency situation, please notify the proctor by raising your hand.

 Candidates will be given time to set up the universal (also known as general) supplies they will use throughout

the examination.

o Each section of the examination has a maximum time allowance, with the exception of those specified

as untimed sections.

o Once a candidate has completed all tasks in the section, please step back or turn the hand toward

the examiner (in the case of nail sections) to indicate they have finished.

o In the event that all candidates complete a section before the time has elapsed, the examiners will

proceed to the next section of the examination.

o When the timer goes off, all candidates must stop working and step back or turn the hand toward the

examiner (in the case of nail services) IMMEDIATELY.

 During all phases of the examination, candidates must follow all appropriate public protection and infection

control procedures and maintain a safe work area.

o In the event of a blood exposure incident, candidates will be expected to follow the NIC Blood

Exposure Procedure.

Failure to do so may result in your dismissal from the examination.

o Be sure to contact your examination provider to obtain the most current version of, and any

addendums, to the NIC Blood Exposure Procedure, OR go to www.nictesting.org for a current

downloadable copy.

o If a candidate does not follow infection control procedures or allows the work area to become

and remain unsafe, the result may be a failing score for the examination.

 The following provides examples of materials and actions that are prohibited during the examination

administration:

o Possession of cellular phones, watches (of any kind), pagers, tablets, computers, projectors, cameras,

or any other electronic or recording devices, printed materials, or handwritten notes.

o Purses, bags, coats, hats, and any other personal items not directly needed to complete the examination,

are not allowed.

o Exhibiting disruptive behavior.

o Communicating to other candidates or any examiner.

 The above referenced items or actions are not an exhaustive list. Failure to comply with any of

these conditions or exhibiting ANY behavior that suggests an effort to cheat will result in the

immediate dismissal from the examination and the candidate’s actions reported to the proper

authorities.

 All supplies must be labeled in English. When an original manufacturer's label is required, there can be NO

handwritten or any other type of labeling. Original manufacturers’ labels must have English and may also

include other languages. All non-manufacturers created labels must be only in English.

o Original manufacturer’s labels are required for all disinfectants and hand sanitizers.

o EPA-registered disinfectant WIPES that demonstrate bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal

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properties must be used. DISINFECTANT SPRAYS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED IN

THE TESTING ENVIRONMENT. Please refer to the “Suggested Examination Supplies”

section to see any further state specific requirements for supplies and products.

o Simulated products are not allowed for disinfectants and hand sanitizers.

o NO AEROSOLS or DISINFECTANT SPRAY are allowed in the testing environment

o Candidates are to perform all tasks, utilizing products and supplies, as they were taught. There is

however, a section titled “Suggested Examination Supplies” provided for each section of the

examination. Suggested Supplies can be found after the “Content Domains” section of this bulletin.

NIC MODEL OR MANNEQUIN REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to your state specific guidelines for model and mannequin requirements.

If your state requires that you use a mannequin head(s) or hand(s):

 Candidates who are required to use a mannequin head(s), it is the candidate’s responsibility to come prepared

for the examination.

 Mannequin heads that are premarked or presectioned are not allowed for any part of the practical examination.

 Mannequin hands must be an entire hand and cannot have removable digits.

 Mannequin heads and/or hands must be approved by the examination state/vendor prior to admittance into

examination.

SPECIAL ATTENTION

The following information is vital and specific to the

NIC National Barber1- No Chemicals Practical Examination:

 Candidates will be evaluated on proper designation of materials that are disposed. Candidates are required

to bring and use the following supplies for the appropriate disposal of materials:

o Container labeled “To be disinfected”

o Container labeled “Soiled linens”

o Container labeled “Trash”

 It is specified that there is more than one client represented for the purpose of this examination. A new

client is introduced and must be prepared for during the course of the examination (see Barber Styling

Practical Examination Content Domains Sections).

 The following sections are new to the Barber Styling Practical Examination:

o Blood Exposure Procedure (Content Domain Section 5)

 Candidates are expected to brace any time they are working around the eye and mouth areas.

 Candidates are not allowed to label products as single-use items.

 Use of single-use products may result in a failing score for the examination.

 Clippers MUST have a cord, or a cord simulated.

 A straight razor MUST be used.

 Check your state examination regulations for razor blade and live model and/or mannequin requirements.

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BARBER 1 – NO CHEMICAL PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

CONTENT DOMAIN SECTIONS

The scope of the National Barber 1 – No Chemical Practical Examination includes 5 (five) core domain

sections. The Core Domain Sections are based on the national job analysis and are noted in bold.

1. Work Area and Client Preparation, and Set Up of Supplies (First client (10 minutes)

2. Haircutting (40 minutes)

3. Work Area and New Client Preparation, and Set Up of Supplies (Second client 15 minutes)

4. Shaving with Straight Razor (Variable Timing)

5. Blood Exposure Procedure (10 minutes)

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CONTENT DOMAINS

1. WORK AREA AND CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF

SUPPLIES (10 minutes)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will prepare your work area for your client.”

“You will set up the universal supplies you will use throughout the examination.”

“You will also set up the supplies for the Haircutting section of the examination.”

“You will prepare your client for services.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 10 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining.”

“Do not demonstrate any procedures until the verbal instructions are given and you are instructed to

begin.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

1.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English as EPA- registered,

hospital-grade disinfectant

1.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English

1.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English

1.4 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner

throughout section

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination, we will now

proceed.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working.”

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2. HAIRCUTTING (40 minutes)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will perform a tapered Haircut with no blocked line at the nape.”

“You will demonstrate clipper cutting with and without guard or detachable blade.”

“You will demonstrate use of shear over comb.”

“You will demonstrate fingers and shear cutting.”

“You will cut at least ½ inch of hair throughout the haircut.”

“You will be expected to complete and blend the haircut.”

“You will also be expected to shave both sides of the neck with a straight razor.”

“Do not remove your hair clippings from your work area until you are instructed individually, by the

examiner, to do so.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 40 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 20 minutes remaining.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

2.1 Haircutting supplies are labeled in English

2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean

2.3 Performs scalp analysis

2.4 Demonstrates safe use of clippers and comb without guard or detachable blade

2.5 Demonstrates safe use of clippers with guard or detachable blade

2.6 Demonstrates safe use of comb and shears

2.7 Establishes outline around ears

2.8 Shaves sides of the neck using straight razor to include reverse backhand stroke

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination. Please do nothing

until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working. Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Examiner – Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually:

“May I please use your comb to check the haircut?”

2.9 Hair in front of ear is uniform in length (sideburns)

2.10 Haircut blended without weight line

2.11 At least ½ inch of hair is cut throughout

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Examiner – Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually after the final appearance of the

haircut has been examined:

“Please clean up your hair at this time. Upon completion, please do nothing until

the next verbal instructions are given.”

2.12 Removes hair from work area

2.13 Maintains drape throughout section

2.14 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner

throughout section

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to candidates when all examiners have indicated they have

completed their assessment:

“All examiners have indicated they are ready to proceed.”

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3. WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND

SET UP OF SUPPLIES (15 minutes)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will breakdown your work area and dispose of supplies used in the previous sections of

this examination.”

“You will prepare your work area for a NEW client.”

“You will set up the universal supplies you will use for the remainder of the examination.”

“You will also set up the supplies for the Shaving with a Straight Razor section of the examination.”

“You will prepare your client for a shave.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 15 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 8 minutes remaining.”

“Do not demonstrate any procedures until the verbal instructions are given and you are instructed to begin.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

3.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English as EPA-registered,

hospital-grade disinfectant

3.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English

3.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English

3.4 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner

throughout section

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination, we will now

proceed.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working.”

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4. SHAVING WITH A STRAIGHT RAZOR (Variable Timing)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will prepare to perform shaving with a straight razor.”

“You will prepare the model’s face by lathering and steaming.”

“Do not remove the steam towel until instructed to do so by the examiner.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 5 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 2 minutes remaining.”

“Do not demonstrate any procedures until the verbal instructions are given and you are instructed to begin.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

4.1 Shaving supplies are labeled in English

4.2 Sets up implements that are visibly clean

4.3 Lathers beard and mustache area

4.4 Steam towel is applied

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before the timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination. Please do nothing

until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working. Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates after all candidates have stepped back to indicate

that they have completed their preparation:

“You will perform Shaving with a Straight Razor.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will be instructed individually by the examiner when to remove the towel, re-lather,

and begin the shave.”

“This is an untimed section.”

“Do not remove the steam towel or demonstrate any strokes until instructed individually by

the examiner to do so.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

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Examiner – Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually:

“Please remove the steam towel, re-lather, and demonstrate the shaving strokes in the first 5 areas.”

4.5 Removes steam towel and lather

4.6 Re-lathers beard and mustache

4.7 Demonstrates freehand stroke in areas 1, 3, and 4 safely

4.8 Demonstrates backhand stroke in area 2

4.9 Demonstrates reverse freehand stroke in area 5

Examiner – Verbal Instructions: Read to each candidate individually after the

shaving with a straight razor has been examined:

“Please do nothing until the next verbal instructions are given.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates after demonstrated strokes are evaluated:

“All examiners have indicated they are ready to proceed.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“Do not demonstrate any additional shaving strokes.”

“You will perform the finishing steps of the service.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 5 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 2 minutes remaining.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

4.10 Completes the shaving service

4.11 Maintains drape throughout section

4.12 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner

throughout section

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination, we will now

proceed.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working.”

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5. BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE (10 minutes)

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates:

“You will demonstrate the Blood Exposure Procedure.”

“You will imagine the following scenario: During a service, you have sustained a minor cut to your

index finger. The injury is such that you can continue with the service. Your work area or client has not

been contaminated. You are expected to demonstrate the proper procedure for a blood exposure.”

“You will be expected to follow all client protection, safety and infection control procedures.”

“You will have 10 minutes to complete this section.”

“You will be informed when you have 5 minutes remaining.”

“Step back to indicate you have finished.”

(1) “The instructions will be repeated.”

(2) “You may begin.”

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:

5.1 Blood exposure supplies are labeled in English

5.2 Removes materials from first aid kit

5.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean

5.4 Cleans injured area with antiseptic

5.5 Covers with dressing that is absorbent and secured

5.6 Candidate wears glove or finger guard

5.7 Disposes of all contaminated supplies

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if all candidates have stepped back to indicate they have

completed the section before timing has elapsed:

“All candidates have indicated they have completed this section of the examination, we will now

proceed.”

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read if the timer goes off before all candidates have stepped back:

“Please stop working.”

CANDIDATE CLEANUP AND FINAL SUMMARY

Proctor – Verbal Instructions: Read to all candidates at the conclusion of the examination:

“All examiners have indicated they have completed their assessment.”

“Make sure that all kit supplies and disposable materials are taken with you.”

“This concludes the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, National Barber 1 –

No Chemical Services Practical Examination.”

“Thank you for your participation.”

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SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES

Suggested supply list:

 This is a list of suggested supplies for the practical examination.

 Candidates are responsible for bringing all needed materials, even if not included

on this list.

Information related to labeling of supplies:

 ALL supplies must be labeled in English

 No other languages can be present unless an original manufacturer’s label is present

 Original manufacturers’ labels MUST have English and may be multi-language

 All other created labels must be only English

EXAMINATION UNIVERSAL/GENERAL SUPPLIES

 candidate supply kit to serve as dry storage area (must be closeable)

 EPA-registered disinfectant wipes with manufacturer’s label that demonstrates bactericidal,

fungicidal and virucidal properties must be used (must be actual disinfectant wipes)

 hand sanitizer and manufacturer’s label (must be actual hand sanitizer)

 container labeled “items to be disinfected” (recommended: free-standing paper bag with plastic

liner)

 container labeled “soiled linens” (recommended: free-standing paper bag with plastic liner)

 container labeled “trash” (recommended: free-standing paper bag with plastic liner)

 first aid kit

 paper towels

HAIR CARE – UNIVERSAL/GENERAL SUPPLIES

 mannequin head(s) and a table clamp or tri-pod (pre-markings or pre-sectioning on mannequins

is not permitted)

 protective capes (recommended: child size capes)

 neck strip(s)

 cloth towels

 hair clip(s) and/or clamp(s)

 comb(s)

 hair brush(es)

 shaving cream (non-aerosol)

 spray bottle with water

 spatula(s)

 gloves

HAIRCUTTING SUPPLIES

 protective capes (recommended: child size capes)

 shears

 clippers (clippers MUST have actual electrical cord)

 guards/detachable blades

 straight razor(s)

 shaving cream (non-aerosol)

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SHAVING SUPPLIES

 protective capes (recommended: child size capes)

 straight razor(s)

 shaving cream (non-aerosol)

 steam towel

 toner, talc, or moisturizer

BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE SUPPLIES

 additional bag for disposal of blood-contaminated materials