Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 130 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY › Chapter 130-2 - LICENSE REQUIREMENTS › Rule 130-2-.09 - Application for Apprentice Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Any person at least 17 years of age desiring to train as an apprentice in a cosmetology salon/shop under the direct supervision of a master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, or nail technician, who holds a current Georgia license and has been licensed at least thirty-six (36) months, may make application for an apprentice permit using the form furnished by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology.
(2) Apprentice hours are accumulated according to the actual number of credit/clock hours of performance and training in the shop or salon after being registered with the Board as an apprentice. It is the responsibility of the salon/shop owner/manager to keep an accurate record of the apprentice credit/clock hours. Credit WILL NOT be allowed for any hours received prior to issuance of the apprentice certificate of registration. Credit hours are defined in Rules  130-3-.03,  130-3-.06,  130-3-.09  and  130-3-.12.
(3) Apprentice training is required as follows:
Minimum No. of Months Minimum No. of Hours
Cosmetologist 18 months and 3,000 hours
Hair Designer 14 months and 2,650 hours
Esthetician 18 months and 2,000 hours
Nail Technician 8 months and 1,050 hours
(4) Each time the apprentice changes supervising master cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, nail technician, or salon/shop; a new application must be filed with the Board office. The salon/shop owner/manager must notify the Board that this apprentice is not training in the salon/shop under the master licensee and submit a notarized transcript of total hours accumulated by apprentice within thirty (30) days of termination of the apprenticeship.
(5) The apprentice permit may be held for two (2) years and renewed one (1) time only for an additional two (2) years.
(6) The salon/shop owner/manager and master level trainer/supervisor shall be required to supply each apprentice with the basic materials for the learning of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, or nail technology as listed below. The master licensee training the apprentice shall comply with all rules adopted by the Board and shall instruct the apprentice in the importance of complying with all the laws and rules the Board.
(a) The basic equipment and materials for the cosmetology apprentice shall consist of the following:
1. station with mirror;
2. wet disinfection container which allows for complete submersion of cosmetology implements in a hospital grade disinfectant;
3. closed container for storage of disinfected implements;
4. mannequin;
5. basic combs;
6. scissors/shears and thinning shears;
7. razor with guard and disposable blades;
8. brushes;
9. rollers;
10. clips;
11. protective capes;
12. disposable neck strips, disposable or reusable gloves;
13. perm rods and end papers;
14. marcel curling iron/flat iron;
15. blow dryer;
16. consumable supplies for all hair services, such as hair shampoo, hair spray, conditioners, etc.;
17. consumable supplies for all esthetic services;
18. manicuring kit;
19. currentstandard textbook;
20. one (1) workbook;
21. a current copy of the laws and rules of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology;
22. autoclave is an acceptable method of sterilization.