A nail technician apprentice registration authorizes the nail technician apprentice to learn all aspects of manicuring and pedicuring. One senior cosmetologist or one licensed nail technician with 2 years experience shall directly train one apprentice. Before becoming eligible to take the nail technician examination, a nail technician apprentice shall: Train at least 20 hours per week; Train for not less than 8 or more than 12 months; and Complete the apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Board. For good cause, the Board may issue a new nail technician apprentice registration to an individual previously registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or a nail technician apprentice if: A minimum of 6 months has passed since the individual was last registered as a cosmetologist apprentice or a nail technician apprentice; and The individual surrenders the number of hours earned under any other cosmetologist apprentice or nail technician apprentice registration. A nail technician apprentice registration shall be obtained, and used, only for the purpose of receiving the amount of training required to qualify for a licensing examination given by the Board.