Barbering Overview (5395)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
The program includes theory and barber experience in hair styling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving and hair relaxing, salon management, shaving and skin care services. In addition, coursework covers barbering law, ethics and other technical information related to the field.
Instruction is designed to prepare the student to successfully pass the Florida Barbering License exam. Upon passing the examination, the student will become a licensed barber.
The 900-hour program consists of ten required courses. The curriculum builds upon knowledge and skill sets from each previous course. Thus, a student cannot take two courses simultaneously. Each course must be completed and passed before enrolling in the next required course.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes.
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
- Complete an online Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE standards.
- All applicants are encouraged to complete the federal FAFSA application for financial aid.
- Attend a program informational session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum scores: Reading: 9; Language: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
- All financial responsibilities must be satisfied.
- For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
900 Clock hours; Day program length 36 weeks. Evening program length 38 weeks.
Location
The program is offered at the Belle Glade campus.
For More Information
Andrew Barrett, Program Director, barrettd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1175
Employment Opportunities
After completing this program and obtaining a license, students may seek employment as a barber in barber shops, beauty salons, spas, department stores, resorts, cruise ships, nursing homes and other residential care facilities.
Career Path Notes
Students may choose to take continuing education courses in the barbering field.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 900)
| COS0150 | Introduction to Barbering (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0151 | Hair Shaping 1 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0152 | Hair Shaping 2 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0153 | Chemicals for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0154 | Hair Color for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0155 | Salon Management for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0156 | Shaving and Skin Care for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0415 | Advanced Hair Design for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0157 | Salon Practice 1 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0158 | Salon Practice 2 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 900
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 360)
| COS0150 | Introduction to Barbering (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0151 | Hair Shaping 1 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0152 | Hair Shaping 2 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0153 | Chemicals for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 360)
| COS0154 | Hair Color for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0155 | Salon Management for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0156 | Shaving and Skin Care for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0415 | Advanced Hair Design for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 180)
| COS0157 | Salon Practice 1 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
| COS0158 | Salon Practice 2 for Barbers (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 900