Section § 7332

Explanation

This law defines an apprentice in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrology as someone authorized to learn these professions under the guidance of a licensed professional in a licensed facility. The licensed professional must be approved by the board to supervise apprentices. Apprentices must always be supervised while they work, and they cannot be the only person working at the facility. If an apprentice works without proper supervision, they are considered to be practicing without a license.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7332(a) An apprentice is any person who is licensed by the board to engage in learning or acquiring a knowledge of barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrology, in a licensed establishment under the supervision of a licensee approved by the board.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7332(b) For purposes of this section, “under the supervision of a licensee” means that the apprentice shall be supervised at all times by a licensee approved by the board while performing services in a licensed establishment. At no time shall an apprentice be the only individual working in the establishment. An apprentice that is not being supervised by a licensee, that has been approved by the board to supervise an apprentice, shall be deemed to be practicing unlicensed under this chapter.

Section § 7333

Explanation

This section requires that any apprentice training programs must follow the rules set by the Shelley-Maloney Apprentice Labor Standards Act of 1939. These programs need to have standards approved by the apprenticeship administrator, and a copy of the act must be kept on file.

The apprentice training program shall be conducted in compliance with the Shelley-Maloney Apprentice Labor Standards Act of 1939, Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 3070) of Division 3 of the Labor Code, according to apprenticeship standards approved by the administrator of apprenticeship. A copy of the act shall be maintained on file with the board.

Section § 7334

Explanation

This law explains the requirements for someone to become an apprentice in fields like barbering, cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrolysis. To qualify, applicants must be at least 16 or 17 years old, have completed a certain level of education, and not be disqualified based on prior conduct. They also need to show that their training will happen under a licensed professional. Before working with the public, apprentices must complete training set by the board. They can only do services they've been trained for and must complete specific instruction hours as mandated by the board.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(a) The board may license as an apprentice in barbering, cosmetology, skin care, or nail care any person who has made application to the board upon the proper form, has paid the fee required by this chapter, and who is qualified as follows:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(a)(1) Is over 16 years of age.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(a)(2) Has completed the 10th grade in the public schools of this state or its equivalent.
(3)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(a)(3) Is not subject to denial pursuant to Section 480.
(4)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(a)(4) Has submitted evidence acceptable to the board that any training the apprentice is required by law to obtain shall be conducted in a licensed establishment and under the supervision of a licensee approved by the board.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(b) The board may license as an apprentice in electrolysis any person who has made application to the board upon the proper form, has paid the fee required by this chapter, and who is qualified as follows:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(b)(1) Is not less than 17 years of age.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(b)(2) Has completed the 12th grade or an accredited senior high school course of study in schools of this state or its equivalent.
(3)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(b)(3) Is not subject to denial pursuant to Section 480.
(4)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(b)(4) Has submitted evidence acceptable to the board that any training the apprentice is required by law to obtain shall be conducted in a licensed establishment and under the supervision of a licensee approved by the board.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(c) All persons making application as an apprentice in barbering shall also complete preapprentice training that is administered by the board for the length of time established by the board in a facility approved by the board prior to serving the general public.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(d) All persons making application as an apprentice in cosmetology, skin care, nail care, or electrology shall also complete minimum preapprentice training administered by the board for the length of time established by the board in a facility approved by the board prior to serving the general public.
(e)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(e) Apprentices may only perform services on the general public for which they have received technical training.
(f)CA Business & Professions Code § 7334(f) Apprentices shall be required to obtain at least the minimum hours of technical instruction and minimum number of practical operations for each subject as specified in board regulations for courses taught in schools approved by the board, in accordance with Sections 3074 and 3078 of the Labor Code.

Section § 7335

Explanation

This law states that an apprentice's license runs out two years after it's issued, when they pass the exam and get a regular license, or if they fail the exam twice, whichever happens first. After finishing their training, apprentices can only work for three more months unless they apply for and take the licensing exam. However, the board may extend these time limits if there is a good reason, like illness, an accident, or military service, preventing the apprentice from taking the exam.

(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 7335(a) The license of an apprentice shall expire two years from the date the license was issued, or on the date the apprentice is issued a license following the license examination, or if the apprentice fails the license examination twice, on the date the results of the second examination are issued, whichever occurs first.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 7335(b) No person holding a license as an apprentice shall work more than three months after completing the required training without applying for and taking the examination for licensure.
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 7335(c) The board may extend the two-year or three-month period described in subdivisions (a) and (b) upon a showing of good cause which shall include, but not be limited to, delays in applying for and taking the examination caused by the illness of, or accident to, the apprentice, or service in the armed forces of the United States.

Section § 7336

Explanation

This law says that an apprentice can perform tasks related to their license only at a licensed business and must be supervised by a board-approved professional.

An apprentice may do any or all of the acts for which he or she is licensed only in the licensed establishment and under the supervision and employment of a licensee approved by the board.