Duration: 30 hours. Pre-requisites: None

By the end of this course students are able to define the origin of the word Barber, demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of barbering, describe the barber surgeons and their practices, identify and explain the importance and function of state barber boards.

Duration: 40 hours. Pre-requisites: None

By the end of this course students are able to discuss the ways in which life skills, values, and beliefs influence professional image; explain the relationship between personality and attitudes and the demonstration of professional behavior, demonstrate an understanding of effective human relations and communications skills, list the qualities of professional ethics, discuss the basic principles of personal and professional success, and create short-term and long-term goals.

Duration: 40 hours. Pre-requisites: None

By the end of this course students are able to list the classifications and types of bacteria, describe the growth and reproduction of bacteria, and explain the relationship of bacteria to the spread of disease.

Duration: 60 hours. Pre-requisites: None

By the end of this course students are able to discuss the ways in which infectious materials may be transmitted in the barbershop, define decontamination, list three levels of decontamination used for the prevention and control of pathogen transmittal, identify the chemical decontamination agents most commonly used in barbershop, demonstrate proper decontamination procedures for tools, equipment, and surfaces, discuss Universal Precautions and the responsibilities as a professional barber.

Duration: 60 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to identify the principal tools and implements used in the practice of barbering, identify the parts of shears, clippers, and razors; demonstrate the correct techniques for holding combs, shears, clippers, and razors; as well as demonstrate honing and stropping techniques.

Duration: 50 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to explain the importance of anatomy and physiology to the barbering profession; describe the structure and reproduction of cells; describe the structure of the skull and its relationship to barbering; as well as identify important muscles of the head, face, and neck that relate to barbering services.

Duration: 50 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to define organic and Inorganic chemistry; define matter and its states; define PH and understand the PH scale; recognize different formulations such as emulsions; as well as suspensions and solutions.

Duration: 35 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to identify and define common electrical terms; discuss and recognize electrical modalities and their uses; identify visible and invisible light rays; as well as explain the effects of ultraviolet and infrared rays. Duration: 35 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

Duration: 50 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to describe the structure and divisions of the skin; list the functions of the skin; and identify recognizable skin disorders.

Duration: 56 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to name and describe the structures of the hair, the three layers of the hair shaft, hair protein, and process of hair; list the characteristics of hair important in hair analysis; identify different types of hair loss; and identify common hair and scalp disorders.

Duration: 45 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to identify services associated with the treatment of the hair and scalp; discuss PH factor as it relates to hair care products; identify different types of shampoos, conditioners, rinses and tonics; demonstrate proper draping procedures for hair services; demonstrate the shampoo service; and demonstrate scalp massage techniques and treatments.

Duration: 75 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to discuss general sanitation and safety precautions of shaving; demonstrate the ability to perform standard cutting positions and strokes with a straight razor; identify the 14 shaving areas of the face as well as perform a facial and neck shave.

Duration: 160 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are be able to explain the art and science of men’s haircutting and styling; the term envisioning and the importance of the client consultation; the principles of facial shapes and profiles; demonstrate the performance of the following cutting techniques: fingers- and shear, shear-over- comb, clipper cutting, clipper-over-comb, and razor cutting; as well as demonstrate the shaving the outline areas.

Duration: 55 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to explain the reasons why men may purchase hairpieces; identify the types of hair used in hairpiece construction; demonstrate how to measure a client for a hairpiece; fitting, cutting in, and cleaning of hairpieces; as well as alternative hair replacement methods.

Duration: 125 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to explain the effects of chemical texture services on the hair, identify the similarities and differences between chemical texture services, list the factors of hair analysis for chemical texture services, perform a permanent wave, reformation curl, and provide hair relaxing services.

Duration: 125 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to discuss the principles of color theory and relate their importance to hair coloring, identify the classifications of hair color products and explain their actions on hair, products used in hair color and lightening; and discuss safety precautions used in hair coloring and lightening.

Duration: 60 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to discuss methods of preparing for state board examinations and state board rules and regulations in your state; as well as identify the primary objectives of state barber board rules and regulations.

Duration: 35 hours. Pre-requisites: None.

By the end of this course students are able to discuss industry positions available for barbering students; explain the guidelines of goal setting; list and discuss personal characteristics important to employment; compare three common wage structures; and write a resume as well as compile a portfolio.

Duration: 45 hours. Pre-requisites: None

By the end of this course students are able to discuss booth rental, self-employment, business plan, types of advertising; understand the functions of a barbershop owner or manager; demonstrate appropriate telephone techniques and services as well as retail products sales techniques.