TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION - PSI

PSI licensure:certification3210 E TropicanaLas Vegas, NV 89121www.psiexams.comEFFECTIVE MARCH 15, 2010TEXAS DEPARTMENT OFLICENSING AND REGULATIONBARBER MANICURIST LICENSE EXAMINATIONCANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETINExaminations by PSI licensure:certification .................. 2Examination Registration and SchedulingExamination Fees ............................................. 2Internet Registration ........................................ 2Telephone Registration ...................................... 2Fax Registration ............................................... 2Standard Mail Registration .................................. 2Scheduling an Examination.................................. 3Rescheduling an Examination............................... 3Losing Your Examination Fee .............................. 3Special Examination Arrangements........................ 3Foreign Languages ............................................ 3Examination Site Closing for an Emergency ............. 3Duplicate Score Reports ..................................... 3Examination Review ........................................ 3Examination Site Locations ...................................... 3Reporting to the Examination Site ............................. 6CONTENT OUTLINERequired Identification at the Examination Site..6Security Procedures....................................6Computer-Based Examinations ..................................6Identification Screen ..................................7Tutorial ..................................................7Examination Question Example ......................7Written Portion ....................................................7Content Outline.........................................7Reference List ..........................................7Written Score Reporting ..............................8Practical Portion ................................................8Model Requirements ...................................8Kits/Supplies and Equipment.........................8Items Supplied by Testing Vendor ...................8Content Outline....................................... 10Registration Form .............................................. 13Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at www.psiexams.com.Copyright © 2010 by PSI licensure:certification February 2010

EXAMINATIONS BY PSILICENSURE:CERTIFICATIONThe Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) hascontracted with PSI licensure:certification (PSI) to deliver itsexaminations.Once you have been approved by TDLR, you are responsible forcontacting PSI to register and schedule an appointment to takeyour examination.CONTACT INFORMATIONYour license application and documentation must be sent to:Texas Department of Licensing & RegulationPO Box 12088Austin, TX 78701-2088(512) 463-6599www.license.state.tx.usEmail: examinations@license.state.tx.usAll questions and requests for information pertaining to theexamination should be directed to PSI.PSI licensure:certification3210 E TropicanaLas Vegas, NV 89121(800) 733-9267 Fax (702) 932-2666www.psiexams.comEXAMINATION REGISTRATION PAYMENT ANDSCHEDULING PROCEDURESUpon TDLR approval of eligibility, you will be mailed a postcardcontaining instructions for scheduling an appointment to takethe examination.Note: You must pass the Written Portion of the examinationbefore you will be made eligible for the Practical Portion. Onceyou are eligible, you can pay the fee and schedule the PracticalPortion of the examination.EXAMINATION FEEWritten Portion only $55Practical Portion only $78NOTE: EXAMINATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE ORTRANSFERABLE.IMPORTANT: If you want to register for a Spanish orVietnamese examination, you must speak to a CustomerService Representative.INTERNET REGISTRATIONwww.psiexams.com. Internet registration is available 24 hoursa day. To register over the Internet, complete the stepsbelow:1. Complete the registration form online and submit yourinformation to PSI via the Internet.2. Once you complete the online registration form, you will begiven the available examination dates and locations forscheduling your examination. Select your desired testingdate.TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONFor telephone registration, you will need a valid VISA orMasterCard.1. Complete the Examination Registration Form, includingyour VISA or MasterCard number and expiration date, sothat you will be prepared with all of the informationneeded to register by telephone.2. Call (800) 733-9267, 24 hours a day and register using theAutomated Registration System or contact a PSI registrarMonday through Friday, between 6:30 am and 7:00 pm orSaturday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, Central Time,to schedule your appointment for the examination.FAX REGISTRATIONFor fax registration, you will need a valid VISA or MasterCard.Complete the Examination Registration Form, including yourVISA or MasterCard number and expiration date.1. Fax the completed form to PSI (702) 932-2666. Faxregistrations are accepted 24 hours a day.2. Please allow 4 business days to process your registration.After 4 business days, you may call PSI to schedule theexamination at (800) 733-9267.STANDARD MAIL REGISTRATION1. Complete the Examination Registration Form found in thisCandidate Information Bulletin. BE SURE TO READ ALLDIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THEEXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORM. IMPROPERLYCOMPLETED FORMS WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU.Return the completed original form to PSI with theappropriate examination fee. Payment of fees can bemade by VISA, MasterCard, money order, or cashier’scheck. Money orders or cashier’s checks must be madepayable to PSI. Print your student permit number on yourcheck or money order to ensure that your fees areproperly assigned. CASH, COMPANY CHECKS, ANDPERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.2. Please allow 7 business days to process your registration.For the fastest and most convenient test scheduling process,PSI recommends that candidates register for their examinationsusing the Internet. To register over the Internet, candidateswill need to have a valid MasterCard or Visa. Candidatesregister online by accessing PSI’s registration website atWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 2

SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE THE EXAMINATIONOnce you have made payment for your examination services,you are ready to schedule your examination. It is important toremember that you are responsible for contacting PSI toschedule your examination. PSI will make every effort toschedule the examination site and time that are mostconvenient for you. To schedule your examination using atouch-tone phone, call PSI 24 hours a day at (800) 733-9267.To schedule with a PSI registrar, call Monday through Friday,between 6:30 am and 7:00 pm and Saturday, between 10:00am and 4:00 pm, Central Time.Note: You must pass the Written Portion of the examinationbefore you can schedule the Practical Portion.RESCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION APPOINTMENTYou may reschedule an examination appointment withoutforfeiting your fee if your notice is received 2 days before thescheduled examination date. You may reschedule atwww.psiexams.com or call PSI at (800) 733-9267. Please notethat you may also use the automated system, using a touchtonephone, 24 hours a day.Note: A voice mail message is not an acceptable form ofrescheduling. Please use the Internet, automatedregistration system, or call PSI and speak to a CustomerService Representative.LOSING YOUR EXAMINATION FEEYour registration will be invalid, you will not be able to takethe examination as scheduled, and you will forfeit yourexamination fee, if you:• Do not reschedule your appointment at least 2 days beforethe scheduled examination date.• Do not appear for your examination appointment.• Arrive after the examination start time.• Do not present proper identification when you arrive forthe examination.• Are not dressed appropriately for the Practical Portion.For examinations that are not available in the language ofyour choice, you may request to have them translated bycontacting TDLR and paying an additional cost for eachtranslation.EXAMINATION SITE CLOSING FOR AN EMERGENCYIn the event that severe weather or an emergency forces theclosure of an examination site on a scheduled examinationdate, your examination will be rescheduled. PSI personnel willattempt to contact you in this situation. However, you maycheck the status of your examination schedule by calling (800)733-9267. Every effort will be made to reschedule yourexamination at a convenient time as soon as possible.DUPLICATE SCORE REPORTSYou can write to PSI, not TDLR, to request a duplicate of yourscore report for up to 1 year after your examination. The feefor a duplicate score report is $15. Money order or cashier’scheck ONLY.EXAMINATION REVIEWPSI, in cooperation with TDLR, will be regularly evaluating theexaminations being administered to ensure that theexaminations accurately measure competency in the requiredknowledge areas. Comments may be entered on the computerkeyboard during the written examination. Your commentsregarding the questions and the examinations are welcomed.Comments will be analyzed by PSI examination developmentstaff. While PSI does not respond to individuals regardingthese comments, all valid comments are reviewed. If, on arare occasion, an error affecting examination scores isdiscovered, the scores of all affected candidates will beautomatically adjusted. This is the only review ofthe written examination available to candidates. There isNO review of the Practical examination.EXAMINATION SITE LOCATIONSSPECIAL EXAMINATION ARRANGEMENTSAll examination centers are equipped to provide access inaccordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990, and every reasonable accommodation will be made inmeeting a candidate’s needs. Applicants with disabilities orthose who would otherwise have difficulty taking theexamination should make a request for alternativearrangements with PSI. Requests for any specialaccommodations should be made in writing, describing thespecific accommodations that will be needed, and must includesupporting documentation on official letterhead from alicensed professional.FOREIGN LANGUAGESExaminations are administered in English. However, someexams are available in Spanish or Vietnamese for no additionalcost. To take one of these exams you must indicate yourlanguage preference on your original application or speak to aPSI customer service representative.It is your responsibility to verify that you are going to thecorrect site.Abilene (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)Commerce Plaza1290 S. Willis, Suite 109Abilene, TX 79605The test site is on the corner of South 14 th Street and Willis.The site is behind the First Financial Bank.Amarillo (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)1616 S. Kentucky, Building C, Suite C220Amarillo, TX 79101From I-40 take Georgia exit. Examination center is locatedNorth of I-40. Go to 16 th Street (2 nd traffic light) and turnleft. Go one block to Kentucky and turn left into theWellington Office Park located at 1616 S. Kentucky on theright side of the street. Go to Building C, second floor.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 3

Amarillo (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)4312 Teckla, Suite 500Amarillo, TX 79109Exit off I-40 to Western and go South one street passed the7th traffic light to Ridgecrest and turn right. Stay onRidgecrest until you come to the red brick office complex onthe left side corner of Ridgecrest and Teckla. 4312 is the 3 rdbuilding facing Teckla. Ste 500 is the end suite on the Northside of the building.From Canyon, take Bell St exit and go North to traffic lightat 45 th St and turn right. Turn left at the 2 nd traffic light toTeckla.Arlington (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)2008 E. Randol Mill Road, Suite 102Arlington, TX 76011From Hwy 183, take Industrial South. Turn left on Lamar Blvd.Turn right on Ball Park. Turn left on Randol Mill Road, to 2008Randol Mill Road. The site is one block east of the ballpark.From I-30, take Collins (Hwy 157) exit South. Turn left onRandol Mill Road.Austin (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)LaCosta Corporate Park6448 Hwy 290 East, Suite F111Austin, TX 78723If Southbound on IH 35, exit at 238A and take the right offrampfollowing West 2222 (238-A ). Stay on the I-35 serviceroad to the second light. Take a left at the traffic light atHwy. 290 E. and stay on the Hwy. 290 E. service road. Take aleft at the traffic light onto Cameron Road, go through thelight and the testing center is in the business park on the left,Ste. F-111.If Northbound on IH 35 exit at Hwy 2222 and stay on the I-35service road to the light at Hwy. 290 E. Take a right at thetraffic light onto the 290 E. service road. Take a left at thefirst traffic light onto Cameron Road. Go through the lightand the testing center is in the business park on the left, Ste.F-111.PSI is located in NORTH Austin at the North West corner ofCameron Road and the West bound access road to Hwy 290 E.La Costa Business Park, Ste F-111.Austin (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)8000 Anderson Square, Ste 301BAustin, Texas 78757If Northbound on Hwy 183 -take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Roadexit and stay in the left hand lane so you can turn left ontoAnderson Square. Turn right into 8000 Anderson Square andimmediately turn left, then right at the first chance. 301B isthe end building on your right.If Southbound on Hwy 183- take the Peyton Gin/Ohlen Roadexit and turn right onto Anderson Square. Turn right into 8000Anderson Square and immediately turn left then right at thefirst chance. 301B is the end building on your right.Corpus Christi (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)2820 S Padre Island Dr, Suite 105Corpus Christi, TX 78415From So. Padre Island Drive East, exit at Kostoryz. Loop backunder the Kostoryz light, travel west on the access road to the2820 building. The examination site is located betweenKostoryz and Ayers at the 2820 Building on the North site ofthe SPID access road.Dallas, TX 75247From I-35E Southbound (Stemmons Fwy), exit Empire Central(#434A), turn right on Empire Central Dr. ONE EMPIRE BLDGis on the left.From I-35E Northbound, exit Empire Central and turn Left onEmpire Central. ONE EMPIRE is on the Left.From Hwy 183 Eastbound (John carpenter Fwy), exit left onRegal row, turn right on Governors row, and turn left onEmpire central. ONE EMPIRE is on the right.From Hwy 183 Westbound – Exit Mockingbird LN turn right onEmpire Central. ONE EMPIRE is on the right.Dallas (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)1702 N. Collins Blvd, Suite 180Richardson, TX 75080Take US 75 Central Expressway and exit Campbell Rd. GoWest and the 1st light is Collins Blvd. Turn left, and go approx2 blocks. The building PSI is in is on the left hand side. PSI isin a two-story red brick building on the northeast corner ofNorth Collins and Omni.El Paso (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)The Atrium1155 Westmoreland, Suite 110El Paso, TX 79925From I-10 W, take the Airways exit North. Turn right at thefirst light (Viscount). Turn right on Westmoreland Dr.El Paso (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)4171 N. MesaBldg. A, Suite 121El Paso, TX 79902From I-10E/US-180E toward downtown, take the ExecutiveCenter Blvd Exit (Exit 16). Turn left onto Executive CenterBlvd. Take Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn rightonto Mesa St.From I10-W, take the Executive Center Blvd Exit (Exit 16).Take Executive Center Blvd to Mesa St. Turn right onto MesaSt.The testing site is located immediately on the right, in theCommons Office Complex.Fort Worth (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)6801 McCart Avenue, Suite B-1Fort Worth, TX 76133From I-20 take the McCart Ave exit #435. Go South on McCartAve passing Altamesa Blvd. You will turn left at the next lightwhich would be Southpark Lane. To the right you may enterthe 1st immediate parking entrance or the 2nd parkingentrance on your right at 6801 McCart Ave ProfessionalBuilding. Our office suite is B1 which is located on theNorthside of the building facing Southpark Lane.Harlingen (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)Executive Central722 Morgan Blvd, Suite CHarlingen, TX 78550From Expressway 83, exit on Ed Carey Drive. Go North on EdCarey Drive. At intersection of Ed Carey Drive and 77 SunshineStrip, turn left onto 77 Sunshine Strip. Stay on 77 until it joinsMorgan Blvd (Morgan Blvd is also road #507). Where 77 joinsMorgan Blvd is like a “Y”, stay to the right. Stay in the rightlane and turn into the parking lot of 722 Morgan Blvd.Dallas (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)One Empire, 1140 Empire Central Dr, Suite 610WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 4

Houston North (Greenbriar Place) (WRITTEN EXAMINATIONONLY)Greenbriar Place650 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 535Houston, TX 77060From the Beltway 8 going West, exit Imperial Valley Drive. U-turn under the belt. Go East on the Service Road (N SamHouston Pkwy E). The site is just before the Hardy Toll RoadExit.From I-610, take 45-North toward Dallas, exit Beltway 8 – East.Go East on the Service Road of Beltway 8 (N Sam Houston PkwyE).Houston (East) (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)Atrium Building11811 I-10 East Freeway, Suite 260Houston, TX 77029From I-10 EASTBOUND, take the Federal Rd exit #778A. U-turn under the freeway and come back on the feeder roadgoing West. Building is on the right hand side, next toPapacitas. From I-10 East, take the Holland Rd exit. Stay onthe feeder road, building is on the right hand side, next toPapacitas.Houston (Southwest) (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)9000 W Bellfort Ave, Suite 545Houston, TX 77031Go South on West Beltway 8. Take the Hwy 59/Beltway 8Frontage Road exit. Stay on the Frontage Road and go underHwy 59, then turn left onto West Bellfort .OR Go West on South Beltway 8, take the West Bellfort Exitand turn right onto West Bellfort.OR From the 610 Loop, take US 59 (Southwest Freeway) Southto the Sam Houston Tollway South Frontage Road exit. Turnleft on the Sam Houston Tollway Frontage Road going South.Turn left on W. Bellfort.THEN Once you have turned onto W Bellfort from Sam HoustonTollway (Beltway 8), it is about one mile to the examinationcenter. It is a 5-story red brick building on the left, next toAuto Zone.Houston (Northwest) (WRITTEN AND PRACTICALEXAMINATIONS)9800 Northwest FreewaySuite 200Houston, TX 77092From Hwy 290 EASTBOUND take Exit 13C toward West T CJester Blvd. Stay Straight to go onto N Loop Fwy W. Make au-turn onto N Loop Fwy W. Stay on the feeder road, SheratonHotel is on the right as the road curves right. Turn into theparking lot immediately after the Sheraton Hotel and beforethe office building. Center is on the 2nd floor.Driving north on Loop 610 West exit at T.C.Jester and thenu-turn under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, SheratonHotel is on the right as the road curves right. Turn into theparking lot immediately after the Sheraton Hotel and beforethe office building. Center is on the 2nd floor.Driving west on Loop 610 North, exit at T.C.Jester and thenu-turn under Loop 610. Stay on the feeder road, SheratonHotel is on the right as the road curves right. Turn into theparking lot immediately after the Sheraton Hotel and beforethe office building. Center is on the 2nd floor.Lubbock (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)The Center4413 82nd St., Suite 210Lubbock, TX 79424From S Loop 289, take the Quaker Ave exit and go South. Turnright on 82 nd St.McAllen (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)800 Fern Ave. Unit BMcAllen, TX 78501From TX 336 (N 10 th St) go South on TX 336 (N 10 th St) toWest Fern Ave. Turn left onto West Fern Ave.From Nolana Ave. If you are going west on Nolana Ave E,turn left (South) onto TX 336 (N 10 th St). Turn left onto FernAve.From US 83 going West toward S 10th St/TX-336. Turn rightonto N 10th St/TX-336. Turn right onto Fern Ave.From East TX-107 E/S CONWAY AVE/S ALTON BLVD toward EEISENHOWER AVE. Turn right onto TX-107 E/ HIGHWAY 107.Turn left onto N 10th St/ TX-336. Turn left onto Fern Ave.From W University Dr; State Route 107 W Edinburg towardHOEHN DR. Make a u-turn at Hoehn Dr onto W University Dr/TX-107 E. Turn right onto N 10th St/ TX-336. Turn left ontoFern Ave.Midland (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)Westwood Village Shopping Center4200 West Illinois Avenue, Suite 200Midland, TX 79703From I-20, take Midkiff Road exit. Go North on Midkiff Road.Take a left on Illinois Ave. Go .8 miles and turn right intoChinese Kitchen’s parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at theend of the left Strip.From Business 20 (Old Hwy 80) going West, follow Front Streetuntil Wall St Traffic light. Go 2 blocks and turn right onMidkiff. Turn left on Illinois. Go .8 miles and turn right intoChinese Kitchen’s parking lot at 4200 W Illinois. Suite is at theend of the left Strip.From North Hwy 349, Look for Loop 250 West (just beforeoverpass). Turn right at Loop and go 2 miles to Exit Midkiff.Turn left at traffic light. Turn right at Illinois traffic signal.Turn right onto Chinese Kitchen's parking Lot at 4200 WIllinois. Suite is at the end of the left Strip.San Antonio (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)One Park Ten6800 Park Ten Blvd, Suite 174-WSan Antonio, TX 78213From Loop 410 West (near Crossroads Mall), take IH 10 East.Exit on Vance Jackson. Use the turnaround to get on theIH10West access road. Stay on the access road until the OnePark Ten building.From IH 10 West, exit on Vance Jackson. Stay on the accessroad.The building is off of IH10/US87 approximately one mile insideLoop 410. The One Park Ten building is on the right,immediately after Park Ten Blvd. Suite 174-W is located onthe first floor to the right of the main entrance.San Antonio (WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS)9502 Computer Drive, Ste 105San Antonio, TX 78229From I-10 West, take exit 561 for Wurzbach and Medical Drive.Stay on the access road passed Medical Drive, then turn left onWurzbach (going under the freeway). Proceed one block onWurzbach, then turn left on Bluemel. Proceed one block onBluemel, turn left on Computer Drive, then turn right into theparking lot for the Neuromuscular Institute of Texas at 9502Computer Drive. PSI is in suite 105.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 5

From I-10 East, take the Wurzbach exit and turn right onWurzbach (going under the freeway), then follow thedirections above.Tyler (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)3800 Paluxy Dr, Suite 310Tyler, TX 75703From 1-20 turn south on Hwy 69 and go to Loop 323. Turnright on 323 and follow 323 to the intersection of Paluxy Dr.Turn right on Paulxy Drive. The Paulxy Square Complex willbe immediately on the left. Go to Building 3 which is in theback.Waco (WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLY)345 Owen Lane, Suite 124Waco, TX 76710From TX-6, take the Waco Drive exit, loop under the bridgewhere you will be on Sanger Ave, turn right on Owen Ln. Theexamination site is behind the Richland Mall and directlyacross the street from the City of Waco water tower.If you are coming in on the South Hwy 6, take the South Loop340, then take Sanger Ave Exit.You may also test at a PSI site outside of Texas. Please call(800) 733-9267 for more information.Lake Charles, LAShreveport, LABaton Rouge, LAMcAlester, OKOklahoma City, OKTulsa, OKWoodward, OKREPORTING TO THE EXAMINATION SITEOn the day of the examination, you should arrive 30 minutesprior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows time forsign-in and identification verification and provides time tofamiliarize yourself with the examination process. NOconversing or any other form of communication amongcandidates and/or models is permitted once you enter theexamination area. You are required to appear for the PracticalPortion of the examination in a sleeved smock/lab coat. Youmust wear closed-toe shoes. If you arrive late or do not appearin the appropriate attire, you will NOT be admitted to theexamination site and you will forfeit your examinationregistration fee.REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION AT EXAMINATION SITEYou must provide 1 form of identification. Theidentification must be a VALID form of government-issuedidentification. Acceptable forms of identificationinclude a driver's license or state ID issued by a state,any passport issued by a government, a public school ID cardor any foreign government ID. The government-issuedidentification must have your printed name, photograph, anddate of birth. Identification provided must match the nameprovided by TDLR to PSI upon eligibility.considered a missed appointment, and you will not be able totake the examination and will forfeit your examination fee.SECURITY PROCEDURESThe following security procedures will apply during theexamination:• While at a PSI examination site, you are considered to be aprofessional and shall be treated as such. In turn, you mustconduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.While at the site, you shall not use words or take actionsthat are vulgar, obscene, libelous, or that would denigratethe PSI staff or other candidates. You must adhere to allTDLR policies and standards to ensure that all candidateshave a pleasant and professional examination experience. Ifyou fail to comply with these policies, you will have yourexamination results disqualified and will forfeit yourexamination fee.• NO conversing or any other form of communication amongcandidates and/or models is permitted once you enter theexamination area.• Cell phones, pagers, and children are not allowed at theexamination site.• Please be advised that children, guests, cell phones,pagers, cameras, programmable electronic devices andrecording devices of any kind are NOT allowed to enter PSIexamination sites. Additionally, NO personal items are toenter the examination sites. PSI will not be responsible forany personal items, and suggests that you leave such itemsin another safe place, of your choosing.• Only non-programmable calculators that are silent, batteryoperated,do not have paper tape printing capabilities, anddo not have a keyboard containing the alphabet will beallowed in the examination site.• No smoking, eating, or drinking will be allowed at theexamination site.• Copying or communicating examination content is aviolation of PSI security policy and Texas State Law. Eitherone may result in the disqualification of examinationresults and may lead to legal action.COMPUTER-BASED EXAMINATIONSYou will be taking the PSI Written Portion by computer. You donot need any computer experience or typing skills. You willuse fewer keys than you use on a touch-tone telephone. Allresponse keys are colored and have prominent characters. Anillustration of the special keyboard is shown here. You mayalso use the mouse.If you cannot provide the required identification, you must call(800) 733-9267 at least 3 weeks prior to your scheduledappointment to arrange a way to meet this securityrequirement. Failure to provide the required identification atthe time of the examination without notifying PSI isWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 6

esponse, provided the examination time has not run out oryou have not ended your examination.WRITTEN PORTIONThe examination content outline has been prepared and isperiodically updated by committees of professionals who aresubject matter experts in practice, instruction, and regulatoryissues. The examination content outline identifies areas ofimportance to licensees in order for them to perform theirduties to the public in a competent and legally responsiblemanner.IDENTIFICATION SCREENYou will be directed to a semi-private testing station to takethe examination. When you are seated at the testing station,you will be prompted to confirm your name, identificationnumber, and the examination for which you are registered.TUTORIALBefore you start your examination, an introductory tutorial tothe computer and keyboard is provided on the computerscreen. The time you spend on this tutorial, up to 15 minutes,DOES NOT count as part of your examination time. Samplequestions are included following the tutorial so that you maypractice using the keys, answering questions, and reviewingyour answers.One question appears on the screen at a time. During theexamination, minutes remaining will be displayed at the top ofthe screen and updated as you record your answers.Use the outline as a guide for pre-examination review ofreference material. The outline lists the topics that are on theexamination and the number of questions for each topic. Donot schedule your examination until you are familiar with thetopics on the outline.The examination consists of 50 questions and you will have 1hour and 5 minutes.CONTENT OUTLINEI. Sanitation, Disinfection, and Safety (24%; 12questions)a. Cleaning and Disinfecting of Implements,Equipment, and Work Environmentb. Sanitary and Safety Proceduresc. Pathogens, Bacteria, and DisordersII.Basic Nail Care (26%; 13 questions)a. Communicating with Clientb. Evaluating Nailsc. Nail Physiologyd. Plain Manicure/PedicureEXAMINATION QUESTION EXAMPLEDuring the examination, you should press 1, 2, 3, or 4 to selectyour answer or press “MARK” to mark it for later review. Oryou may simply click on the box to the left of your answer withthe mouse. You should then press “ENTER” to record youranswer (or click on Next with the mouse) and move on to thenext question. A sample question display follows:III.IV.Advanced Nail Care (24%; 12 questions)a. Nail Tips and Nail Wrapsb. Acrylic and Gel NailsSkin Care (14%; 7 questions)a. Cleansing Handsb. Massaging Handsc. Skin PhysiologyV. Licensing and Regulation (12%; 6 questions)a. Meeting Licensure Requirements/LicensedDutiesb. Renewalc. Texas Department of Licensing andRegulation (TDLR) Responsibilities andDisciplinary Actionsd. Displaying the Licensee. Shop Owner and Manager Responsibilitiesf. Change of AddressREFERENCE LISTIMPORTANT: After you have entered your responses, you willlater be able to return to any question(s) and change yourThis examination is CLOSED BOOK.The reference materials listed below are used to prepare thequestions for this examination.WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 7

• Milady’s Standard Nail Technology, 2004. DelmarPublishing/Thomson Learning, P.O. Box 6904, Florence, KY41022. (800) 347-7707. www.delmarlearning.com.• Milady’s Standard Professional Barbering. Maura T. Scali-Sheahan, 2006. Delmar/Thomson Learning, (800) 347-7707, www.delmarlearning.com.• Milady’s Standard Textbook of Professional Barber Styling.Maura T. Scali, 1999. Delmar/Thomson Learning, (800)347-7707, www.delmarlearning.com.Texas Administrative Code: Chapters 60 and 82.www.license.state.tx.usTexas Occupations Code, Title 9: Chapters 1601 and1603. www.license.state.tx.usPRETEST ITEMSYour examination may contain a few "pretest" questions.These questions will NOT be scored and the time taken toanswer them will NOT count against your examination time.The use of such questions is an essential step in developingaccurate future examinations.WRITTEN SCORE REPORTINGYou must score at least 70 percent to pass the examination.(This is 35 points out of 50).Your score will be given to you immediately followingcompletion of the examination. The following summarydescribes the score reporting process:• On screen – your results will appear immediately on thecomputer screen. This will happen automatically at theend of the time allowed for the examination; if you areusing review features, you will be able to obtain yourscore immediately when you indicate that you havefinished and would like to see your results.- If you pass, you will immediately receive a successfulnotification.- If you do not pass, you will immediately receive anunsuccessful notification on the screen along with adiagnostic report indicating your strengths andweaknesses. Registration forms for submittal to PSI toretake the examination will be available at theexamination site.• On paper – an official score report will be printed at theexamination site.PRACTICAL PORTIONFor practical examination questions or concerns, please emailbarber@psionline.com.Read the following instructions carefully so that you will beproperly prepared for the examination.• NO conversing or any other form of communication amongcandidates and/or models is permitted once you enter theexamination area.• You are required to bring a live model. Your model mustbe present with you at the time specified on the AdmissionNotice. Additional details on model requirements can befound in the “Model Requirements” section of thisbulletin.• Your model must be present with you at the time specifiedon the Admission Notice.• A proctor will be monitoring the time during theexamination. Candidates will not receive points for anyactivities not completed within the allotted time limits.• During the Practical Portion, you must follow allappropriate rules for patron protection that will ensurethe health, safety, and welfare of the public.• You may not observe other candidates during theexamination.• All procedure criteria MUST be performed in the orderlisted for candidate to receive points for the tasks.• The time allotted for each service includes time for setupand cleanup.• It is important to have all needed supplies and equipmentwhen you arrive for the exam. You will NOT be permittedto leave the exam area once you arrive and are signed in.• All supplies must be clean, sanitary, unstained and labeledin ENGLISH (manufacturer labels are acceptable).• Candidates MUST raise hand at the end of each sectionindicating completion.• If you do NOT bring the items listed in the “Supplies andEquipment” section or bring a wrong item (e.g., nonodorlessacrylic), you will NOT receive points forcompleting those steps.• Cheat sheets and written notes (e.g., written task lines oncontainers) are NOT to be used during the Practical exam.• Wearing gloves and changing them throughout the examwill NOT be accepted in lieu of sanitizing hands.• You must wear a sleeved smock/lab coat. You must wearclosed-toe shoes. If you do not have the appropriateattire, you will not be allowed to take the Practicalexamination.• Items left behind will be discarded. Please check for andremove all personal items at the end of exam.IMPORTANT NOTICEA PSI practical examination rater (examiner) may notevaluate the practical examination of a candidate who is therater’s current student, current employee, employer or coworker,or is related to the rater by family, personal orfinancial interest or other relationship. If you feel the raterthat is assigned to you falls into one or more of thesecategories, you must notify the rater immediately. If it isfound that a rater has evaluated a candidate and violated thispolicy, the candidate’s examination results may be voided.MODEL REQUIREMENTSModels are required for the examination.. Model requirementsare listed below:• NOT permitted to converse with candidates or othermodels once he/she enters the exam area.• Must be at least 16 years of age; Models under the ageof 18 must have signed parental consent;• Must be willing to have candidate perform procedureson them;• Must present a current, government-issued photoidentification with date of birth, such as a driver’slicense, at the exam site;WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 8

• Must not assist the candidate in any way or speak tothe candidate during the examination;• Must be informed and must agree to submit to alloperations of the barber manicurist exam. It ismandatory that the model signs a release form at thetest site attesting to his understanding of the servicesto be performed. If your model does not sign, it mayaffect your testing session. Please make sure thatyour model reads and understands this Bulletin andthe services to be performed. Models may not activelyparticipate in any way during the examination. Youmay only speak to your model in order to providedirections;• Must be appropriate for examination purposes. Eachmodel must have adequate nail growth for thecandidate to demonstrate performance on thePractical examination;• Must sign Model Affidavit form upon arrival at theexamination site;• Models must leave the testing center once he/she hasfinished participating; and• Model’s must be clean and be free of skin disease.• 70% ethyl alcohol (small spray bottle) or EPAregistereddisinfectant• Cotton balls (10)• Bag for disposal of waste materials• Bag/container for soiled linen• Hand sanitizerITEMS SUPPLIED BY TESTING VENDOR• Manicure table• Chairs• Water facility• Covered trash cans• Mounted wall clockKITS/SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENTCandidates are responsible for bringing all necessarysupplies/equipment needed to perform all services. Reviewthe Barber Manicurist Practical Portion Rating Criteria and besure you bring all the supplies/equipment you will need toperform these services.You must use genuine disinfectant and your equipment must bein sanitary condition. If you do not use sanitary equipment, orif the product you use to disinfect during the exams is notgenuine, you will lose points.• Finger bowl• Orangewood sticks (3)• Emery boards (3) (must have fine and medium grain)• Sanitizable cuticle pusher• Nail file• Nail brush• Polish kit (including base coat, red polish, and topcoat)• Container with disinfectant (Container large enoughfor implements, filled with disinfectant) (ONLY IFSUPPLIES HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN SANITIZED)• Tweezers• Pair of manicure scissors• Nail glue/adhesive• Nail wrap and tip for at least one nail• Odorless monomer and odorless primer for one nail• Nail form for acrylic nail• Protective eyewear (e.g., safety glasses with sidesenclosed; goggles)• Nail clippers or sculptured nail clipper• Baggie with tape on it• Towels (6)• Antiseptic• Disinfectant• Antibacterial soap• Blood spill kit• Polish remover (small bottle)• Cuticle cream (small bottle)• Lotion or cream (small bottle)WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 9

CONTENT OUTLINE• The entire exam will be 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.• Total number of points is 86.• The passing score for the entire Practical examination is 70% (you need 61 points out of 86).The following information will be used by examiners to grade your performance during the Practical Portion:All procedure criteria MUST be performed in the order listed for candidate to receive points for the tasks. DO NOT begin any proceduresuntil the instructions for each section of the examination are read and you have been instructed to begin. It is NOT necessary toperform additional or altered steps/tasks not listed below. Items NOT listed below are NOT rated during the examination. CandidatesMUST raise hand at the end of each section indicating completion.Pre-Exam Set Up and DisinfectionTime Allowed: 10 minutesSafety Criteria (1 point each):1. Implements/supplies are pre-sanitized and labeled in English only2. Disposes of waste material using trash bag3. Disinfects work surfaces with approved EPA-registered disinfectant4. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use5. Blood spill kit is present6. Kit must remain closed7. Removes products from containers without contaminationManicure Service (Model)Perform a basic manicure on five nails.Time Allowed: 25 minutesProcedure Criteria (1 point each):1. Sanitizes own hands and model’s hands using hand sanitizer2. Removes polish from one nail3. Files from outside edges to centers, (no sawing) avoiding filing tops of nails while rolling back the sidewalls4. Immerses model’s hand in finger bowl/applies cuticle remover5. Gently pushes back cuticles with a cuticle pusher/cotton-tipped orangewood stick on 5 nails6. Nips cuticle on one nail and places trimming on cotton/tissue7. Massages fingers and hand with lotion/cream8. Cleans under free edge of 5 nails with cotton-tipped cuticle pusher/cotton-tipped orangewood stick9. Removes residue from 5 nail plates with alcohol/polish remover/dehydrator10. Applies base coat on 5 nails11. Applies two coats of polish smoothly and evenly on 5 nails12. Applies top coat on 5 nails13. Removes all traces of polish from cuticles with cotton-tipped cuticle pusher/cotton-tipped orangewood stick, if necessarySafety Criteria (1 point each):1. Disposes of waste material using trash bag2. Ensures table/area remains sanitary by changing towels when soiled, cleaning spills, and maintaining sanitaryimplements/materials throughout service3. Implements/supplies are pre-sanitized and labeled in English only4. Replaces contaminated items5. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use6. Kit must remain closed7. Removes products from containers without contaminationNail Tip Application on One Nail of Unmanicured HandComplete the preparation necessary for applying a nail tip and apply one nail tip to any nail on the UNMANICURED hand or you willreceive no points for the procedure criteria.Time Allowed: 10 minutesProcedure Criteria (1 point each):1. Gently pushes back cuticle with a cuticle pusher/orangewood stick2. Buffs natural nail gently to remove shine3. Selects nail tip that fits natural nail4. Applies nail dehydrator/cleanser with cotton-tipped orangewood stick or spray5. Applies adhesive to the well of the tipWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 10

6. Slides on tip by using position stop to align tip against free edge7. Rocks tip onto nail plate slowly8. Trims nail tip with tip cutter9. Blends tip into natural nail plate while rolling back the sidewalls10. Bevels tip with fileSafety Criteria (1 point each):1. Disposes of waste material using trash bag2. Ensures table/area remains sanitary by changing towels when soiled, cleaning spills, and maintaining sanitaryimplements/materials throughout service3. Implements/supplies are pre-sanitized and labeled in English only4. Replaces contaminated items5. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use6. Kit must remain closed7. Removes products from containers without contaminationNail Wrap on One Nail of Unmanicured HandApply a self-adhesive nail wrap to the nail tip.Time Allowed: 15 minutesProcedure Criteria (1 point each):1. Applies dehydrator to nail2. Cuts wrap material to desired shape3. Presses material on nail with orangewood stick4. Covers material with resin5. Brushes on/sprays on resin accelerator/catalyst6. Repeats resin application7. Repeats resin accelerator/catalyst application8. Buffs nail with fine buffer while rolling back sidewalls9. Bevels, shapes, and refines the wrapped nail to a smooth finishSafety Criteria (1 point each):1. Disposes of waste material using trash bag2. Ensures table/area remains sanitary by changing towels when soiled, cleaning spills, and maintaining sanitaryimplements/materials throughout service3. Implements/supplies are pre-sanitized and labeled in English only4. Replaces contaminated items5. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use6. Kit must remain closed7. Removes products from containers without contaminationAcrylic Nail Application on One Nail of Unmanicured HandComplete the preparation necessary for applying an acrylic nail and apply one acrylic nail to any finger on the unmanicured hand oryou will receive no points for the procedure criteria.Time Allowed: 20 minutesProcedure Criteria (1 point each):1. Gently pushes back cuticle with a cuticle pusher/orangewood stick2. Buffs natural nail with fine/medium abrasive to remove shine3. Applies nail dehydrator with cotton-tipped orangewood stick or spray4. Positions nail form to fit snugly under free edge5. Uses primer brush to apply primer to natural nail surface6. Places bead of product on nail form where free edge joins the nail to extend free edge7. Defines shape and length of free edge8. Places second bead of product in center of nail and shape9. Places smaller bead of product near base of nail and leaves tiny free margin between product and skin10. Ensures acrylic material is smooth and even11. Shapes free edge with coarse/medium abrasive while rolling back sidewalls12. Bevels, shapes, and refines the nail to a smooth finish13. Buffs top of acrylic nail to shine14. Cleans nail to remove debris and dustWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 11

Safety Criteria (1 point each):1. Disposes of waste material using trash bag2. Ensures table/area remains sanitary by changing towels when soiled, cleaning spills, and maintaining sanitaryimplements/materials throughout service3. Implements/supplies are pre-sanitized and labeled in English only4. Replaces contaminated items5. Ensures all containers remain closed when not in use6. Kit must remain closed7. Removes products from containers without contaminationEnd of Exam DisinfectionSanitize and clean up work area.Time Allowed: 10 minutesSafety Criteria (1 points each):1. Disposes of used materials2. Disinfects work surfaces with approved EPA-registered disinfectant3. Cleans and sanitizes workstation area4. Sanitizes own hands using hand sanitizer5. Removes all supplies, materials, and personal belongingsWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 12

TEXAS BARBER MANICURISTEXAMINATION REGISTRATION FORMBefore you begin. . .Read the Candidate Information Bulletin before filling out this registration form. You must provide all information requested andsubmit the appropriate fee. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. Registration forms that are incomplete, illegible, or not accompanied bythe proper fee will be returned unprocessed. Registration fees are not refundable or transferable.1. Legal Name:2. Student Permit Number:First Name Last Name Middle Name3. Mailing Address:Number, Street (Must be a physical address, PO Boxes are NOT accepted)Apt/SteCity State Zip Code-4. Telephone: Home - Office -5. Email: ____________________________________________@______________________________________________________6. Examination: (Check one)Written Portion only ($55) Practical Portion only ($78)You must pass the Written Portion of the examination before you can pay the fee and schedule Practical Portion. (Money Order,Cashier’s Check, MasterCard or VISA are accepted. Make checks payable to “PSI” and write the applicant’s student permit number on the check). (Cash,personal checks and company checks are not accepted).VISA or MasterCard payment accepted for phone or fax registrations only. (Check One): MC VISACard No:___________________________________________________________Exp. Date:________________________________Card Verification No:__________________For your security, PSI requires you to enter the card identification number located onyour VISA or MasterCard. The card identification number is located on the back of the card andconsists of the last three digits on the signature strip.Cardholder Name (Print):______________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________7. I am enclosing a Special Arrangement Request letter and required documentation. Yes No8. Affidavit: I certify that the information provided on this registration form (and/or telephonically to PSI) is correct. I understandthat any falsification of information may result in denial of licensure. I have read and understand the examination informationbulletin.Signature:_________________________________________________________Date:_______________________________________IF YOU ARE REGISTERING BY MAIL OR FAX, SIGN AND DATE THIS REGISTRATION FORM ON THE LINES PROVIDED.Complete and forward this registration form with the applicable examination fee to:PSI licensure:certification * ATTN: Examination Registration TX CO3210 E Tropicana * Las Vegas, NV * 89121Fax (702) 932-2666 * (800) 733-9267 * TTY (800) 735-2929www.psiexams.comWWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 13

If you are using a live model, you MUST bring this form to your Practical examination. If your model is under the age of 18, thisform MUST be completed and signed by the model's parent or legal guardian and presented on the day of your Practicalexamination. If you do not have a completed form at the time of the examination, you will not be allowed to take theexamination and you will forfeit your fees.Release of Liability & Indemnity AgreementThis release of liability and indemnity agreement is being entered into so that Psychological Services, Inc. ("PSI") willpermit me to participate as a live model in connection with the Texas Barber & Cosmetology practical skillsexaminations conducted at _______________________________________ (the "Event").I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THE INHERENT RISKS OF PARTICIPATING AS A LIVE MODEL FOR A PERSONDEMONSTRATING BARBER OR COSMETOLOGY SKILLS. Participation in any such activity necessarily involves risks ofinjury. I realize the risks include, but are not limited to: allergic reactions; infection; negligence by others including,without limitation, barber or cosmetology personnel; inattention of others; misuse of supplies or equipment;equipment that may be or become damaged; and accidents that may or may not be foreseeable. I acknowledge thatthe above list is not inclusive of all possible risks associated with such activities and I agree that this list in no waylimits the extent or reach of this release. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT,WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE DANGER AND RISK INVOLVED.I acknowledge that no representations or warranties of any kind whatsoever have been made to me regarding myqualifications or ability to participate in the Event, or regarding any of the services to be performed in connection withthe Event. I acknowledge that PSI does not supervise barber and cosmetology test activities, including withoutlimitation, at the Event.RELEASE AND INDEMNITY: I voluntarily agree to assume all risk of personal injury, including paralysis and death, anddamages that may occur arising out of or relating to the Event. I, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND MY SPOUSE, FAMILY,ASSIGNS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, EXECUTORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS, HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND INTENTIONALLYWAIVE AND RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND AGREE TO DEFEND AND INDEMNIFY PSI, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS,OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENTS, AND EACH OF THEM, FROM ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS,DEMANDS, LOSSES, COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES, ARISING BY REASON OF ANY SUCHPERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE, PARALYSIS, OR DEATH THAT MAY RESULT. THIS RELEASE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IFTHE LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY WAS NOT FORESEEABLE OR RESULTS OR HAS RESULTED FROM THE ACTIVE ORPASSIVE NEGLIGENCE, WRONGFUL ACTS, OMISSIONS, BREACH OF WARRANTY OR STRICT TORT LIABILITY OF PSI ORTHE OTHER PARTIES RELEASED.I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM NOT TO ASSIST OR AID THE BARBER OR COSMETOLOGY EXAMINEE IN ANY WAY IN CONNECTIONWITH THE EXAMINATION AND THAT DOING SO WILL INVALIDATE A CANDIDATE'S EXAMINATION RESULTS.I understand that this release is a contract. I expressly state that I have read, understand and am familiar with allits provisions and that I sign it of my own free will. I further expressly agree that this release, waiver andindemnification agreement is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as is permissible under the laws of the Stateof California and that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding,continue in full force and effect.Live Model Parent or Legal Guardian (if under the age of 18)Name: ________________________________(Please Print)Name: ________________________________(Please Print)Signature: _____________________________Signature: _____________________________Date: _____/_____/_____ Date: _____/_____/_____WWW.PSIEXAMS.COM 14

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