Below are resources for individuals taking exams, such as instructions and Candidate Information Bulletins. If you have any questions about these forms or the application process, please contact the staff.
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Written and practical exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for individuals who are taking both the written and practical exams. It includes instructions you must sign and bring to the exam, as well as information about COVID-19 protections. NOTE: if you're taking the practical exam before March 1, 2023, you can ignore the information about the shave. The shave will not be reintroduced into the practical exam until March 2023.
Practical exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for individuals who are only taking the practical exam. It includes instructions you must sign and bring to the exam, as well as information about COVID-19 protections. NOTE: if you're taking the practical exam before March 1, 2023, you can ignore the information about the shave. The shave will not be reintroduced into the practical exam until March 2023.
Written exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for individuals who are only taking the written exam. It includes instructions you must sign and bring to the exam, as well as information about COVID-19 protections.
Candidate information bulletin. This document will take you to an external site for the board's written exam vendor. It includes information about the written exam content and instructions.
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Practical exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for the practical exam. It includes instructions you must sign and bring to the exam, as well as information about COVID-19 protections.
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Practical exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for individuals who are taking the practical exam. It includes instructions and material requirements, as well as information about COVID-19 protections.
Written exam instructions. This document contains the exam instructions for individuals who are only taking the written exam. It only includes information about masks. Applicants taking the written exam should also review the Candidate Information Bulletin below.
Candidate information bulletin. This document will take you to an external site for the board's written exam vendor. It includes information about the written exam content and instructions.
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