Do you wish to become a cosmetologist in the state of Delaware? Have you been thinking about taking the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam? Are you not sure about the application procedure involved in the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam? This article is for you.
This article will help you learn more about the application process and the minimum practical working hours required for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam. You will also get a clear idea about the eligibility requirements set by the state for the license renewal and transfer process.
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Steps Involved in the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam
STEP 1: VERIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY
The very first step to applying for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam is to register for the exam. You can register on the official Delaware website.
Before you start the registration process, you must verify the eligibility criteria set by the state of Delaware before you apply for the cosmetology exam. The minimum practical working hours required to be eligible for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam are as follows:
- 1500 hours for a Cosmetology license.
- 1500 hours for a Master Barber or Barber license.
- 300 hours for a Nail Technician license.
- 600 hours for an Esthetician license.
- 300 hours for an Electrologist license.
- 500 hours of teacher training or 2 years experience as an active, practicing cosmetologist + at least 250 hours of teacher training in cosmetology for a Cosmetology Instructor license.
- 500 hours of teacher training or 2 years experience as an active, practicing barber + at least 250 hours of teacher training in barbering for a Barber Instructor license.
- 500 hours of teacher training or 2 years experience as an active, practicing nail technician + at least 250 hours of teacher training in nail technology for a Nail Technician Instructor license.
- 500 hours of teacher training or 2 years experience as an active, practicing esthetician + at least 250 hours of teacher training in esthetics for an Esthetician Instructor license.
- 500 hours of teacher training or 2 years experience as an active, practicing electrologist + at least 50 hours of teacher training in electrology for an Electrologist Instructor license.
The minimum apprenticeship hours required for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam are as follows:
- 3000 hours of apprenticeship required for a Cosmetology license.
- 3000 hours of apprenticeship required for a Barber license.
- 600 hours of apprenticeship required for a Nail Technician license.
- 1200 hours of apprenticeship required for an Esthetician license.
- 600 hours of apprenticeship required for an Electrologist license.
STEP 2: APPLY FOR THE DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY EXAMINATION
Once you have verified the eligibility criteria set by the state, the next step is to apply for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam. You must register for the cosmetology exam on the official website.
You will have to log into the account on the official website. If you are a new user, you will have to create a new login. If you are an existing user, you will have to log in using your credentials. Once you have your login ID and password, you will be directed to the Prometric, or SMT, Candidate Management online exam application.
To learn more about the registration procedure, you can click here. You can also call them at 1-866-773-1114 during their regular business hours from 8 am to 5 pm EDT, from Monday to Friday.
STEP 3: PAY YOUR EXAM FEES
Once you have applied for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam, the next step is to pay all the required fees to further process your application. The fee details for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam are as follows:
- All programs’ theory exam fees are $160.
- All programs’ practical exam fees are $145.
The exam retake fee for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam are as follows:
- All programs’ theory exam fees are $80.
- All programs’ practical exam fees are $65.
STEP 4: SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
After you have paid all the required fees, the next step is to schedule the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam. Candidates must visit the online portal of IQT testing and go to the ‘Exam Registration’ section. You must log in using your login credentials.
Make sure to enter all the necessary details requested on the form. Candidates are required to fill out the candidate profile information to be able to proceed with the scheduling process.
Candidates are required to select the examination location, time, and the desired date for the exam. The candidate will get the closest testing center displayed on their screen based on the availability, and the candidate’s zip code. Once you have selected the desired date and time for the exam, make sure to click ‘Next’.
Once you have scheduled the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam, your admission letter will automatically pop up onto the screen to be printed. Candidates must print and present their admission letter with the other required documents on the examination day.
To reschedule or cancel the exam, candidates must opt for cancellation or rescheduling of the exam at least 5 calendar days prior to the scheduled exam date. You must make sure that the scheduled exam date is more than 5 calendar days and less than 29 calendar days. All the candidates are required to pay a rescheduling fee of about $35.
STEP 5: ON THE EXAMINATION DAY
On the day of the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam, all the candidates are required to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the examination time mentioned on the admission letter. The registration for the exam at the exam center will begin 30 minutes prior to the scheduled exam time. Upon late arrival, candidates may have to reapply and repay their examination fee.
Candidates must bring the following documents when they arrive for the exam.
- Printed admission letter
- Valid ID as mentioned on the admission letter
- Exam supplies (for the practical exam)
Some of the acceptable forms of identification include:
- Passport
- ID issued by the state or government
- Military ID card
- Driver’s license
STEP 6: TAKE THE EXAM
The Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam consists of 2 sections. Namely,
- NIC theory exam
- NIC practical exam
NIC THEORY EXAM:
The NIC theory exam is a computer-based written examination. The theory exam consists of 110 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Out of the 110 MCQs, only 100 questions are scored. The duration of the NIC theory exam is about 90 minutes.
NIC PRACTICAL EXAM:
The NIC practical exam is a hands-on exam. You will have to bring all the necessary supplies required to perform the practical examination. All the candidates are expected to bring their own mannequin head if required. The duration of the NIC practical exam is about 2 to 3 hours long.
STEP 7: RESULTS ANALYSIS
Once you have completed both the NIC theory and practical exams, the next step is to find out your results.
For the NIC theory exam, the results are displayed on the screen and the candidates receive an unofficial letter stating their results at the exam center. The official results letter is emailed within 1 or 2 business days. For the NIC practical exam, candidates receive an email of their results letter within 1 or 2 business days.
STEP 8: RECEIVE YOUR DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY LICENSE
After you have passed the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam, the final step is to apply for licensure in the state of Delaware. To apply for a license, click here. If you are an existing user, log in using your credentials. If you are a new user, sign up and create a new account.
To verify your license, you must visit the license verification section on the official website. You must fill out the license lookup form available on the official website to proceed with the license verification process. Make sure to provide all the details requested on the form.
To renew your Delaware State Board of Cosmetology License, you must visit the license renewal page on the official website. In the state of Delaware, licenses expire on March 31st of each even year. A cosmetology license expires on October 31st of every even year.
In the state of Delaware, candidates are given the opportunity to transfer their license through reciprocity. Visit the official website to learn more about license transfer through reciprocity.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Delaware Cosmetology Exams
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LICENSURE AVAILABLE IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE?
The different types of licensure available in the state of Delaware are as follows:
- A Cosmetology license
- A Barber or Master Barber license
- A Nail Technician license
- An Esthetician license
- An Electrologist license
- A Cosmetology Instructor license
- A Barber Instructor license
- A Nail Technician Instructor license
- An Esthetician Instructor license
- An Electrologist Instructor license
HOW CAN I CONTACT THE DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY FOR LICENSURE?
You can contact the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology for licensure by visiting the official website of the Delaware Government. Visit their official website to learn more about license search, license renewal, and license transfer.
HOW DO I VERIFY MY DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE?
To verify your license, you must visit the license verification section on the official website. You must fill out the license lookup form available on the official website to proceed with the license verification process.
HOW LONG IS COSMETOLOGY LICENSURE VALID IN THE DELAWARE?
In the state of Delaware, cosmetology licenses expire on October 31 each even year. The other licenses expire on March 31 each year.
HOW DO I TRANSFER MY COSMETOLOGY LICENSE TO DELAWARE?
In the state of Delaware, candidates are given the opportunity to transfer their license through reciprocity. Visit the official website to learn more about license transfer through reciprocity.
HOW DO I RENEW MY COSMETOLOGY LICENSE IN DELAWARE?
To renew your Delaware State Board of Cosmetology License, you must visit the license renewal page on the official website.
HOW LONG IS THE COSMETOLOGY EXAMINATIONS?
In the state of Delaware, the cosmetology exam consists of 2 sections. The NIC theory exam is 90 minutes long and the NIC practical exam is 2 to 3 hours long.
CAN I RENEW MY LICENSE FOR A SHORTENED PERIOD IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE IF I DO NOT NEED THE LICENSE FOR THE FULL LICENSE CYCLE?
No. The Delaware State Board of Cosmetology only lets you renew your license for every even year. The cosmetology license expires on October 31 each even year and the other licenses expire on March 31 each even year.
HOW CAN I CONTACT PROMETRIC TO GET MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE EXAM?
In the state of Delaware, Prometric administers the cosmetology exam. To contact Prometric, you can visit their official page.
CAN I TAKE A PRACTICE TEST EXAM?
Yes, you can take practice tests on the official website. Also, make sure to try our free practice test to help you prepare for your cosmetology exam.
WHAT IS THE PASSING SCORE FOR THE DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY EXAM?
The minimum passing score for the cosmetology exam for the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam is 75%.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I TAKE THE DELAWARE STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY EXAMINATIONS IF I FAIL?
You can retake the Delaware State Board of Cosmetology Exam any number of times. You must re-apply and re-pay the fees required to retake the exam.
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