Register July 2023 No. 811
Chapter SPS 65
PERSONS PROVIDING PRACTICAL INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS
SPS 65.01 Application requirements for an initial certificate.
SPS 65.015 Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses.
SPS 65.02 Renewal of instructor certificate.
SPS 65.03 Instructor theory training syllabus.
SPS 65.04 Application requirements for reinstatement of an expired certificate.
SPS 65.05 Administration of examination for instructor's certification.
SPS 65.06 Instructor's competency tested.
SPS 65.07 Form of examination.
SPS 65.08 Passing scores.
SPS 65.09 Unauthorized assistance.
SPS 65.10 Failure of practical examination.
SPS 65.11 Claim of examination error.
SPS 65.12 Prohibited conduct and discipline.
SPS 65.13 Forfeitures to the department.
Ch. SPS 65 Note
Note: Chapter RL 65 was created as an emergency rule effective 5-26-89. Chapter RL 65 was renumbered chapter SPS 65 under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats.,
Register November 2011 No. 671 SPS 65.01
SPS 65.01
Application requirements for an initial certificate. The department shall issue an instructor's certificate in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, or electrology to any person who meets the requirements of s.
440.63 (3), Stats. Application shall be made on a form supplied by the department, and shall be submitted with the fee required by s.
440.05 (1), Stats.
SPS 65.01 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90;
EmR1302: emerg. am., eff. 2-14-13;
CR 13-026: am.
Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 65.015
SPS 65.015
Reciprocity for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal instructor's certificate in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, or electrology shall be granted to an applicant who is a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member as defined in s.
440.09 (1), Stats., if the department determines that the applicant meets all of the requirements under s.
440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s.
440.09 (2m), Stats., the department may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.
SPS 65.015 Note
Note: Application forms are available on the department's website at
https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/Home.aspx, or by request from the Department of Safety and Professional Services, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, WI 53708, or call (608) 266-2112.
SPS 65.015 History
History: CR 21-056: cr. Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register July 2023 No. 811. SPS 65.02
SPS 65.02
Renewal of instructor certificate. SPS 65.02(1)(1)
The department shall renew an instructor's certificate in the fields of barbering, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring or electrology to any person who applies for renewal of an instructor's certificate not more than 2 years after the expiration of the latest period for which the certificate was valid.
SPS 65.02 Note
Note: Certificates expire on April 1 of odd-numbered years.
SPS 65.02(2)
(2) Applications for renewal of an instructor's certificate shall be made on a form supplied by the department. Applications for renewal received by the department before the expiration of the certificate shall be accompanied by the fee specified in s.
440.05 (3) (c) 4., Stats. Applications for renewal received by the department less than 30 days after the expiration of the certificate shall be filed together with the fee specified in s.
440.05 (3) (c) 4., Stats., and the penalty specified by s.
440.05 (4), Stats. Applications for renewal received by the department more than 29 days but less than 2 years after the expiration of the certificate shall be filed together with the fee specified in s.
440.05 (3) (c) 4., Stats., and the penalty specified in s.
440.05 (5), Stats.
SPS 65.02 Note
Note: 1991 Wis. Act 39 repealed s. 440.05 (3) to (5), Stats. Renewal fees established by the department pursuant to s. 440.03 (9), Stats., are posted on the department's website, at
www.dsps.wisconsin.gov. The renewal fees for all other credentials are noted in their related statutes or rules.
SPS 65.02 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90;
EmR1302: emerg. am. (1), eff. 2-14-13;
CR 13-026: am. (1)
Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 65.03
SPS 65.03
Instructor theory training syllabus. SPS 65.03(2)
(2) A school offering training for an instructor's certificate may grant credit counting towards the 96 hours required for successful completion of college level courses in teaching skills and facilitating/managing skills.
SPS 65.03(3)
(3) A school offering training for an instructor's certificate may allow another institution to teach the 96 hours on teaching skills and facilitating/managing skills in the established curriculum and certify an instructor student's eligibility for the examination for an instructor's certificate.
SPS 65.03 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90;
CR 15-028: am. (1), (3) Figure (title)
Register September 2015 No. 717, eff. 10-1-15.
SPS 65.04
SPS 65.04
Application requirements for reinstatement of an expired certificate. Applications for reinstatement of an instructor's certificate which are received by the department more than 2 years after the expiration date of the certificate for which reinstatement is requested shall be considered as applications for an initial instructor's certificate and shall be made on the form for and in the manner of an application for an initial instructor's certificate.
SPS 65.04 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
SPS 65.05
SPS 65.05
Administration of examination for instructor's certification. SPS 65.05(1)(1)
The department attempts to schedule applicants for examination at or near a requested examination site or date but may schedule at any site and date where space is available. Admission cards are mailed to applicants at the address provided by the applicant.
SPS 65.05(2)
(2) The applicant shall present an admission card at the door of the examination room with the identification specified on the admission card.
SPS 65.05(3)
(3) Applicants shall follow the rules of conduct for the examination provided at the beginning of the examination. Definite time limits may be placed on each portion of the examination.
SPS 65.05(4)
(4) Issuance of a license may be denied if the department determines that the applicant violated the rules of conduct for the examination.
SPS 65.05 Note
Note: The intent of the department is to use the word “certificate" rather than “license."
SPS 65.05(5)
(5) During practical examinations, applicants shall wear a numeric identification tag. The number shall be used in lieu of the applicant's name on examination papers.
SPS 65.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
SPS 65.06
SPS 65.06
Instructor's competency tested. SPS 65.06(1)(1)
Examinations shall test entry level competency to practice as an instructor.
SPS 65.06(2)
(2) The department shall furnish to individuals upon request general information describing the competencies upon which the examination is based.
SPS 65.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
SPS 65.07
SPS 65.07
Form of examination. An applicant for a certificate as an instructor shall pass a practical examination of the applicant's competency to instruct students in a school of barbering or cosmetology, or in a school or specialty school of aesthetics, manicuring, and electrology.
SPS 65.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90;
EmR1302: emerg. am., eff. 2-14-13;
CR 13-026: am.
Register October 2013 No. 694, eff. 11-1-13.
SPS 65.08
SPS 65.08
Passing scores. An applicant for a certificate as an instructor who achieves a score of no less than 75 on the practical examination shall receive a license.
SPS 65.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
SPS 65.09
SPS 65.09
Unauthorized assistance. The department may withhold the score of an applicant who gives or receives unauthorized assistance during the examination and may schedule the applicant for reexamination at a future time.
SPS 65.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
SPS 65.10
SPS 65.10
Failure of practical examination. SPS 65.10(1)(1)
If it appears at the conclusion of a practical examination that an applicant will receive a failing score, 2 examiners shall confer on the applicant's performance. An applicant shall not receive a failing score on a practical examination unless 2 examiners award a failing score and each signs the score sheet.
SPS 65.10(2)
(2) A written description of the reasons for failure shall be provided to applicants failing practical examinations.
