NIC Testing Program

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Veterans benefits information

Click here to download a letter sent out to state board administrators regarding requirements for having the NIC Examinations approved for GI Bill education benefits.

NIC School Overview DVD available

The NIC School Overview is now available on DVD. The Overview contains an informative introduction into NIC testing and procedures, as well as complete presentations on Cosmetology, Nail Tech/Manicuring, Esthetics, and Barber examinations.

The DVD will serve as an avenue for sharing information with board members, instructors, and students. To order, fill out the order form and send it in with payment ($25). Mailing instructions are printed on the order form.

Note: NIC is not able to process Purchase Orders. All orders must be accompanied by check or money order.

Questions? Contact Mary Manna, National Examination Committee Coordinator.

NIC practice examinations

Online practice exams for Cosmetology and Nail Technicians are now available via our computer-based delivery partner, LaserGrade. Anyone wishing to take a practice exam may contact LaserGrade, 800-211-2754 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time. The cost is $30.00, and payment is accepted via American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. No refunds are made. Individuals must have access to eMail in order to obtain confirmation and password. Purchase of the practice examination provides candidates with access to the practice test for 24 hours once they have logged in.

Verbal instructions for practical examinations

The verbal instructions for practical examinations are available in Adobe.pdf format and may not be altered. States, however, may add any state-specific procedures.

Natural Hair Stylist
Instructors Practical
Electrologist Practical
Esthetician Practical
Cosmetology Practical
Barber Stylist Practical
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Nail Technology/Manicurist Practical
Waxing Technology
Hair Design

Verbal instructions for written examinations

NIC verbal instructions for written examinations are available in Word.doc format.

Verbal instruction cover pages

Natural Hair Stylist
Instructors Practical
Electrologist Practical
Esthetician Practical
Cosmetology Practical
Barber Stylist Practical
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Nail Technology/Manicurist Practical
Waxing Technology
Hair Design
Written Examination

Emergency situation instructions

English and Vietnamese instructions
English and Spanish instructions.

NIC exam pricing

Written examinations - $15.00
Practical examinations - $15.00

Examination references

NIC Health and Safety Standards. Click here for Blood Spill Procedure, the Wet Disinfection Standard, the Dry Storage Standard, Hand Washing recommendations, and Nail Technology requirements.

Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs)

Written examinations

Practical examinations

Illustrations

English
Cosmetology
Instructor
Barber Styling
Esthetics
Advanced Esthetics
Barber
Electrology
Nail Technology (manicuring)
Micropigmentation
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Natural Hair Styling
Tattooing
Body Piercing
Hair Design
Wax Technology
National Manager
WA Barber 1 (no chemical)
English
Barber Styling
Instructor
Nail Technology (manicuring
Cosmetology
Esthetics
Natural Hair Styling
Electrology
Hair Design
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Wax Technology
Esthetician
Barber Stylist
Barber 1 (no chemicals)
Cosmetology
Nail Technology

Simulated Hard Wax Information - 2006
Click here for information related to use of hard wax or simulated hard wax.

Spanish
Barbero 1 (sin quÍmicos)
Barbero Estilista
Barbero
Body Piercing
Cosmetologia
Electrologia
Estetica
Hair Design
Instructor
National Manager
Natural Hair Styling
Tattooing
Tecnologia de Unas (manicura)
Wax Technology
Spanish
Barbero 1 (sin quÍmicos)
Barbero Estilista
Cosmetologia
Electrologia
Estetica
Hair Design
Instructor
Natural Hair
Tecnologia de Unas (manicura)
Wax Technology
Vietnamese
Barber Styling
Barber
Barber 1
Cosmetology
Esthetics

Hair Design
Instructor
Nail Technology (manicuring)
National Manager
Natural Hair
Piercing
Tattooing
Wax Technology
Vietnamese
Cosmetology
Barber 1 (no chemical)

Barber Stylist
Esthetics
Hair Design
Instructor
Nail Technology (manicurist)
Natural Hair Stylist
Wax Technology
Korean
Esthetics
Hair Design
Instructor
Nail Technology (manicuring)
WA_Barber 1 (no chemical)
Korean
Barber 1 (no chemical)
Esthetician
Nail Technology (manicurist)
Hair Design

NIC Test Administration Manual

Click here to open a pdf version of the NIC test administration Policies and Procedures manual.

For state regulatory use only:

Practical examinations
2006 Incident Report (Word document)
NIC Seating Chart (Excel document)
Restroom Roster (Word document)

National Examination Committee (NEC)

Larry Walthers, Chairman
144 Old Washoe Drive
Washoe Valley, NV 89704
775-849-2971

Aurie Gosnell, Coordinator of Testing Emeritus
Oakleaf Village
800 N. Lake Drive Apt. #336
Lexington, SC  29072
803-358-2789

Michael Hill, Vice Chairman
7 South School
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-521-4269 – work
479-521-2615 – home/fax
479-466-3039 – cell 

Roseanne Kinley, Secretary
3401 Caton Place
Enid, OK 73701
580-234-7223

Jackie Dahlquist
212 South "A" Avenue
New Underwood, SD 57761
605-391-2721

Steve Colarusso
160 Comanche Lane
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-854-3292

Testing Services Providers

SMT, Inc. - Test development
2494 Bayshore Blvd. #201
Dunedin, FL 34698
727-738-8727

Dr. Lee Schroeder  Lschroeder@smttest.com

PCS, INC - Test Administration
150 4th Ave. N. Ste 700
Nashville, TN 37219
615-880-4227

Andrea Bledsoe – abledsoe@nasba.org

LaserGrade - Computer Testing
16821 SE McGillivray Blvd #201
Vancouver, WA  98683
800-211-2753
360-891-0958 - fax

Suzanne Dailey - suzanne.dailey@lasergrade.com

DL Roope Administrations Inc. - Test Administration
P.O. Box 631
Hampden, ME 04444
888-375-2020
www.DLRoope.com


Deborah L. Roope, President
William H. Roope Jr., Vice President

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7622 Briarwood Circle
Little Rock, AR 72205