EXAM GUIDELINES

Click on the link below to view and obtain a copy of the Provincial Examination Preparation Guidelines.

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EXAM PREPARATION GUIDE

PROVINCIAL EXAM GUIDES

Click on the appropriate heading to view and obtain a copy of the Provincial Exam guidelines for each skill area.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Provincial Exam Notifications are forwarded to participants via regular mail and email at least thirty (30) days prior to a scheduled exam date.(Please contact the Provincial Exam Coordinator at (902) 468-6477, ext: 202 with any changes to your mailing and email address to ensure you receive your exam notification in a timely manner. The Association is not responsible for information provided via incorrect email or physical address that has not been updated by the participant with the Association.)

Participants are required to present a valid government photo id to the Cosmetology Association's Examiner(s) at the time of registration for Provincial Examinations.

NOTICE - Provincial Exam Date(s)
Provincial Exam Notification indicates the date, registration time, and location of Provincial Examinations. Examination phases are outlined in the guidelines. (Note: Not all tools may be listed in the guidelines.  It is recommended that you read through each phase thoroughly ensure you have everything you require for the practical phases.

Additional information to know prior to attending your exam:

• It is recommended to bring snacks/lunch and a drink for you and your model for lunch and break times.
• Examiners will provide an overview for the day, including bathroom and smoking area, and fire escape route prior to the start of the exam.
• BORROWING is not permitted during the exam; failure to bring the required tools or supplies will result in failure of the phase the participant is not prepared for.
• Although exam times are listed, scheduled times may vary throughout exam day.
• Participants will be stopped at each allotted time limit to have their work evaluated.
• Failure to follow all directions could result in disqualification from the Exams.

When will I receive my exam results?
Results are forwarded to participants via regular mail within thirty (30) days following the exam date.  Results WILL NOT be discussed by phone.

What do I need as a passing mark?
The pass mark for all phases is 70%.  In the event of exam failure, the participant must contact the Cosmetology Association's Provincial Exam Coordinator to schedule a new exam date and pay the required re-examination fee in accordance with Schedule B of the Association's By-laws.

NOTE: A participant may only challenge the provincial exam a maximum of three (3) times.

For further information regarding Provincial Examinations, please contact the Association's Provincial Exam Coordinator, Jill Gallagher by email at jill@nscosmetology.ca or by calling (902) 468-6477, ext: 202. 

Failure to Attend Provincial Examination
Failure to attend examinations for reasons other than medical (or other extreme circumstances with evidence) will result in a re-examination fee (as per Schedule B of the By-laws) being charged to the participant's account.  A physician's note validating any medical excuse must be provided to the Association's Provincial Exam Coordinator no more than 15 days following the scheduled exam date.

The Executive Director may from time to time review individual situations and make a decision for extenuating circumstances to allow the Exam participant to start at a later time on the scheduled date, or to reschedule the exam at a reduced fee or at no extra charge (extenuating circumstances include, but are not limited to family emergencies, death, illness, and extreme weather.)

Important: when a participant fails to attend Provincial Examinations or is marked as "DNA", a Temporary Licence (Graduate or Transfer), that participant's Temporary LIcence is marked VOID.  A new Temporary Licence (Graduate or Transfer) will be issued when the participant has registered for re-examination and paid the re-examination fee as per Schedule B of the Association's By-laws.  A Temporary licence will only be issued for up to a maximum of three (3) times per individual. Reminder: each participant has a maximum of one year to complete Provincial Examinations.