August 2010 - Washington
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
The Department of Licensing is pleased to announce that we are working with a new vendor to give the written and practical examinations for the cosmetology professions. Our new process will include an online system for schools to register their students and report their monthly hours to the Department of Licensing.
The transition period for examinations is underway. All schools have been given access to the website to register their students and report their monthly hours. All schools should have had their student rosters updated by July 31, 2010. Schools will begin reporting their monthly hours for students through this system beginning with the hours earned for August 2010.
The new examination vendor, Ergometrics, will be offering examinations beginning October 1, 2010. Schools can begin scheduling students for the examinations any time after the student has completed all of the hours in the program they are studying. The last week of testing for the practical examination by DL Roope will be in Fife the week of September 27th.
Once a school has referred a student for testing, the student will have their own unique log on and password to schedule and pay for the examination. Once the student has passed both examinations and completed their hours, they can submit payment for their license online.
If you have any questions about the new examination processes please contact the Department of Licensing or Ergometrics directly through the www.cosmetologywashington.com website.
You can be a part of this process by completing an online survey to help our vendors develop the content of the examinations. Information about the survey is found at the www.cosmetologywashington.com website.
We are looking forward to this new process and we’ll keep you updated as we move forward!
We are currently recruiting for three industry related (cosmetology, barbering, manicuring and/or esthetics) members and one public member for the Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetics, and Manicuring Advisory Board.
Members of Advisory Boards provide an important link between the Department of Licensing, the public, the Legislature, and the Governor. The information that members provide about industry and community needs can have a profound effect on state policies and lead to improved service.
If you are appointed as a member of the advisory board you would receive $50 compensation for each day spent conducting official business plus travel expenses.
You will be expected to:
If you are interested in applying for this position on the board and feel that you will be able to meet the expectations identified above you may obtain an application through one of the following methods:
Advisory Board meetings and Workshops schedule for 2010 are listed below:
Location: Future meeting locations
will be noted on our website...
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
For the most current information on the cosmetology program, visit our web site at http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology. If you need to contact us, we can be reached at (360) 664-6626, or write to: Department of Licensing, Business and Profession Cosmetology Section, PO Box 9048, Olympia, Washington 98507
Cosmetologist, Manicurist, Estheticians, Barbers, Instructors, Salon/Shops, Personal Services Operators, and Mobil Services Operators can renew licenses online. Watch for your Notice to Renew in the mail and if you are eligible, you will receive a password and the website address. Visa or MasterCard are required for online payment.
If you saved $12 a month over a two year period you would have saved enough money to pay for your operator renewal * and two years of salon shop renewals.
*This amount applies to licensees with only one endorsement. To accommodate for additional endorsements simply add to this amount! $14 a month for two endorsements, $17 a month for three endorsements and $20 a month if you have all four endorsements.
Dept. of Licensing Active Licenses
Operators — 55,649
Personal Service — 252
Instructors — 1,340
Salons — 12,113
Schools — 83
Mobile Unit — 13
Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Manicuring Advisory Board
State of Washington, Dept. of Licensing
P.O. Box 9048, Olympia • Washington 98507
(360) 664-6626 • email: plssunit@dol.wa.gov
www.dol.wa.gov/business/cosmetology
Staff Members:
Director — Liz Luce
Administrator — Susan Colard
Program Manager — Katherine Backman
Administrative Assistant — Cameron Dalmas
Board Members:
Chair, Anne Martin
Vice Chair, Sylvia Garcia
Larry Geiger
Bill Haas
Janice Hoggatt
James Moran
Kathleen Sather
Mary Tanneberg
Jeff Olsenn
Alicia Sullivan
