W. Va. Code R. § 3-2-2 - General Qualifications for Certification as an Instructor

2.1. An individual seeking certification must:

2.1.a. Have successfully passed a "teaching techniques" course at a post-secondary education level.

2.1.b. Be of good moral character and of temperate habits;

2.1.c. Have a high school diploma, GED, or "ability to benefit" test approved by the United States Department of Education;

2.1.d. Have graduated from a recognized school of barbering, hair styling, aesthetics, nail technology or cosmetology;

2.1.e. Have submitted an application to the Board with the appropriate fees;

2.1.f. Have passed an examination approved by the Board consisting of an NIC Instructor exam, and WV State Law exam with at least an 80% pass percentage.

2.1.g. Submit an application to the Board;

2.1.h. Pay applicable certification, examination and registration fees.

Notes

W. Va. Code R. § 3-2-2