미용사 국가기술자격제도 법제화의 개선 방안

Abstract

This study is aimed at presenting measures for improving future legislation on national technical qualificationsfor Cosmetology. To accomplish the objective, current laws on Cosmetology, the problems and alternativeshave been explored. Specifically, this study has examined Korea’s Cosmetology-related laws, which arePublic Health Control Act, National Technical Qualifications Act, and Basic Qualifications Act. Also, the scale ofKorea’s beauty industry and the status of relevant education and national technical qualification examinationswere analyzed. Based on the findings, the following alternatives are suggested. 1) establishing nationaltechnical qualifications on Cosmetology specialists; clearly subdividing Cosmetology license categories into‘comprehensive,’ ‘hair,’ ‘esthetic,’ ‘make-up’ and ‘nail-care.’ 2) establishing qualifications testing programto boost the reliability and validity of related licenses and qualifications; setting eligibility for participants ofpreliminary education on national technical qualification examinations; setting grades for professionals andrelated business owners 3) establishing a national technical qualification testing advisory body to engage inthe following: continuous testing and improvement of the feasibility, rationality, and actual usability of nationaltechnical qualification examinations.