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The South Carolina Board for Barber (the “Board”) is responsible for licensing and regulating all professions listed above. The Board has contracted with Professional Credential Services (“PCS”) to provide administrative examination services. The Board, through PCS, will exclusively use the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (“NIC”) examinations. PCS first requires the submission of an Examination & License Application (“Application”) . This is required to determine your eligibility for testing. Any questions regarding your application or eligibility should be directed to PCS. **The State Board will have the final authority to approve the issuance of a license. **  \n(U.S. Postal Service)  \nProfessional Credential Services South Carolina Coordinator  \nP.O. Box 198768  \nNashville, Tennessee 37219-8689 Toll-free: (888) 822-3272  \nE-mail: [sccos@pcshq.com](sccos@pcshq.com)  \n(Courier Delivery)  \nProfessional Credential Services South Carolina Coordinator  \n150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 800 Nashville, Tennessee 37219  \nFax: (615) 846-0153  \nWeb [site:](site: www.pcshq.com)[ ](site: www.pcshq.com)[www.pcshq.com](site: www.pcshq.com)  \nSouth Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation  \nP.O. Box 11329  \nColumbia, South Carolina 29211 Phone: (803) 896-4588  \nFax: (803) 896-4484  \nWeb [site:](site: www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Barber)[ ](site: www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Barber)[www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Barber](site: www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/Barber)  \nEligibility Requirements: A candidate who wishes to obtain a register barber or master hair care specialist license must pass both a theory and a practical examination. To qualify to take these examinations, a candidate must:  \n1. Be at least 17 years old;  \n2. Has achieved a 9th grade education or equivalent;  \n􀁸 Registered Barber: Have successfully completed a 1,500-hour course of instruction in a board-approved school of barbering; or college approved by the board; or twelve (12) months of training under the personal supervision of a registered barber who has been examined by the board and this practice must have included at least 1,920-hours.  \n􀁸 Master Hair Care: Have successfully completed a 1,500-hour course of instruction in a board-approved school of barbering; or college approved by the board; or twelve (12) months of training under the personal supervision of a master hair care specialist who has been examined by the board and this practice must have included at least 1,920-hours.  \n􀁸 Crossover to Master Hair Care: have a current Cosmetology license for at least two (2) years (must take practical examination only) Required Documentation: Must submit with the Application:  \n1. Proof of Age – Provide PCS with a copy of one of the following: Driver’s license, birth certificate or passport.  \n2. Health Certification form: Obtain a negative 5TU-PPD Tuberculin Skin Test and/or a chest x-ray taken within a year. This form is included within the application.  \n3. Proof of Passing 9th Grade: Copy of a high school transcript, diploma, or GED.  \n4. Barber Training Affidavit: All areas of the form must be completed. This form is included within the application.  \n5. Affidavit of Eligibility: All areas of the form must be completed. This form is included within the application.  \nInstructor Eligibility Requirements: A candidate who wishes to obtain a Barber Instructor license must pass a theory examination. To qualify to take this examination, a candidate must:  \n􀁸 Hold a current Registered Barber or Master Hair Care Specialist license for at least three years.  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