Apprentice: Completion of apprenticeship required before taking examination for licensure as barber; revocation of license for failure to begin and complete apprenticeship within reasonable time.

1. An apprentice must complete 18 months of full-time apprenticeship under the direct supervision of a licensed barber before taking the examination for a license as a barber. 2. To receive credit for full-time work, the apprentice must work at least 40 hours per week. Twelve working days in the 18-month period will be allowed for vacation, sickness or emergencies. 3. The Board may revoke the license of a licensed apprentice who does not begin and complete the apprenticeship required by this section within a reasonable time after receiving his or her license. 4. As used in this section, “apprenticeship under the direct supervision” means work in a licensed barbershop with a licensed barber who is in direct charge and operation of the shop as defined in NAC 643.300 .