NIC - Testing Program

Partnership for Better Solutions

Five organizations dedicated to bringing you the very best examination program services:
NIC - Industry knowledge
SMT - Test development
PCS - Test administration
DL Roope Administration - Test administration
LaserGrade - Computer testing

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.

IC 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.

Subject Matter Experts needed

NIC is looking for experienced and licensed individuals to assist NIC as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). In order to maintain the NIC National Examination Program as legally defensible, NIC is obligated to conduct workshops to update references, item writing, job analysis and/or focus groups. SMEs are vital to this process. Click here for details.

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.

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

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.

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
platinumdayspa@yahoo.com

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

Rosanne Kinley, Vice Chairman
2101 N. Main St.
Anderson, SC 29625
864-356-5010
images1@carol.net

Jackie Dahlquist, Secretary
212 South "A" Avenue
New Underwood, SD 57761
605-391-2721
dahl2@gwtc.net

Steve Colarusso
160 Comanche Lane
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
928-854-3292
madscot@ctaz.com

Jerry Kelon Carter II
11620 East 21st
Tulsa, OK 74129
918-234-9444
ccskelon@tulsacoxmail.com

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 4^th 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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	Partnership for Better Solutions Five organizations dedicated to bringing you the very best examination program services: NIC - Industry knowledge SMT - Test development PCS - Test administration DL Roope Administration - Test administration LaserGrade - Computer testing 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. IC 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. Subject Matter Experts needed NIC is looking for experienced and licensed individuals to assist NIC as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). In order to maintain the NIC National Examination Program as legally defensible, NIC is obligated to conduct workshops to update references, item writing, job analysis and/or focus groups. SMEs are vital to this process. Click here for details. 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. 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. 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 platinumdayspa@yahoo.com Aurie Gosnell, Coordinator of Testing Emeritus Oakleaf Village 800 N. Lake Drive Apt. #336 Lexington, SC 29072 803-358-2789 Rosanne Kinley, Vice Chairman 2101 N. Main St. Anderson, SC 29625 864-356-5010 images1@carol.net Jackie Dahlquist, Secretary 212 South "A" Avenue New Underwood, SD 57761 605-391-2721 dahl2@gwtc.net Steve Colarusso 160 Comanche Lane Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 928-854-3292 madscot@ctaz.com Jerry Kelon Carter II 11620 East 21st Tulsa, OK 74129 918-234-9444 ccskelon@tulsacoxmail.com 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 4^th 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