Barbering Concepts

Barbering Concepts

The Barbering Concepts Certificate prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in barber shops, salons, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical, esthetic and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed barbers in the state of California. Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the barbering industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth. Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Identify the organizations responsible for advancing the barbering profession and explain the function of state barber boards.
• Deduce valid conclusions, compare viable techniques and apply principles in preparation of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical and written exam.
• Identify and analyze concepts leading to synthesis of theory for the state board written exam. Produce a business plan and portfolio.
• Demonstrate entry level skills in a clinic laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate workplace behaviors (soft skills) necessary for success in the cosmetology industry.

This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 24-36 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.