CURRICULUM FOR BARBER COURSE CIP #12.0402 - 1500 HOURS
The curriculum for students enrolled in the Barber program consists of 1500 clock hours of Technical Instruction and practical training covering all practices of the barber pursuant to Section 7316 of the California Barber and Cosmetology Act. For the purpose of this section, technical (theory) instruction shall means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical operation shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or a mannequin. Practical training shall mean the time it takes to perform a practical operation. Technical instruction and practical training shall include the following
| SUBJECT | MINIMUM REQUIRED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION (HOURS) | MINIMUM REQUIRED PRACTICAL OPERATIONS |
|---|---|---|
| (1100) hours of Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Hairdressing | ||
| Hairstyling/Thermal- hair analysis, shampooing, comb outs straightening, waving, curling, hot curling irons and blower styling | 35 | 120 |
| Wet Hair Styling/ hot comb- hair analysis, finger waving, pin curls, comb outs/ waving curling with hot combs | 30 | 120 |
| Permanent Waving- hair analysis, acid and alkaline permanent waving, chemical straightening including sodium hydroxide and other base solutions | 40 | 105 |
| Hair Coloring and Bleaching- use of semi-permanent , demi-permanent and temporary color, PD and strand test, safety precautions, formula mixing, tinting, bleaching, high and low lights and use of dye removers | 60 | 50 |
| Hair Cutting- use of scissors, razor (shaper), electrical clippers/trimmers and thinning (tapering) shears for wet and dry cutting | 20 | 80 |
| (200) hours of technical instruction and practical training shaving | ||
| Hair/Facial shave- Preparation and performance-preparing hair for shaving, assessing the condition of the clients skin, performing shaving | 75 | 20 |
| Facial Massage Rolling Cream: applying aftershave antiseptic following facial services, massaging the clients face, rolling cream massages | 25 | 20 |
| (200) hours of Technical Instruction in Health and Safety | ||
| Law & Regulations-Board of Barber & Cosmetology Act and Board of Barber & Cosmetology rules and regulations. | 20 | --- |
| The subject of laws and regulations shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: The Barber and Cosmetology Act and the Board’s Rule and Regulations | ---- | |
| Health & Safety Considerations– training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws and agencies, bacteriology and preventing communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis | 45 | ---- |
| Disinfection & Sanitation- proper procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician, proper disinfection procedures for equipment used in establishments | 20 | ---- |
| Anatomy & Physiology- human anatomy, human physiology The subject of Anatomy and Physiology shall include, but is not limited to the following issues: Human Anatomy, Physiology | 15 | ---- |
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Additional Training Salon Management, people skills, seek & obtain employment, prep. employment application. Includes professional ethics, effective communication and human relations, salesmanship, client record keeping, decorum, basic tax information relating to booth renters, independent contractors, employees and employers, licensing requirements and regulations |
100 | ---- |
The following breakdown of technical (theory) instruction, and practical training is based on (approximate) clock hour time spent on each subject listed in the State’s published curriculum.
NOTE* TIME SPENT ON SOME OPERATIONS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM CLIENT TO CLIENT AND/OR ON MANNEQUIN WORK.
BARBER 1500 hours
BARBER PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE:
1. Acquire knowledge of laws and rules' regulating the established California's barber practices.
2. Acquire the knowledge of sanitation and disinfection procedures as related to all phases of hair and skin.
3. Acquire knowledge of general theory relative to Barber including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory.
4. Acquire business management techniques common to Barber operations.
SKILLS TO BE DEVELOPED:
1. Learn the proper use of implements relative to all Barber services
2. Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the scalp, face, and hands before all services are done, to determine any disorders.
3. Will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all barber services
4. Will learn the proper procedure shaving and hair cutting
5. Will learn hair styling, hair coloring, shaving, beard design, ect.
ATTITUDES AND APPRECIATIONS TO BE DEVELOPED:
1. Be able to appreciate good workmanship common to Barber.
2. Possess a positive attitude towards the public and fellow workers.
3. Appreciate honesty and integrity.
4. Have improved personality in dealing with patrons
and colleagues.
The address or addresses where class sessions will be held:
Bridges Beauty College: 16515 Mojave Dr. Victorville CA 92395
Bridges Beauty College: 9170 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Graduation Requirements and School Diploma:
Student’s requirements are to complete the required clock hours in their program of study which include theory hours and practical operations as mandated by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. To be awarded a school diploma the student is required to maintain attendance of at least 67% and Academic grade of a “C” (75%) or better, complete their theory workbook, and prepare a functional resume with cover letter, portfolio and pass a final written and practical test with a 75% or better.
Satisfactory Academic Policy (SAP)
BBridges Beauty College measures pace if clock hours progress at the point when the students schedule clock hours for the payments period have elapsed, regardless of when the student attended them.
Evaluations for all manicuring students will be conducted (as/per contract) when they are scheduled to complete the following:
- The point at which 450 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
- he point at which 900 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
- The point at which 1200 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
- The point at which 1500 Hours of the course is scheduled to be completed,
ACADEMIC - GRADING POINT GRADES FOR PRACTICAL WORK (10)
| GRADING | LETTER GRADE | DESCRIPTION | GRADE POINT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% - 95% | A | Excellent | 4.00 |
| 94% - 85% | B | Very Good | 3.00 |
| 84% - 75% | C | Satisfactory | 2.00 |
| 74% - 65% | D | Unsatisfactory | 1.00 |
| 64% - 00 % | F | Fail | 0.00 |
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Cosmetology license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Cosmetology course as described above and passed the state’s licensing exam (Practical and Written) with an overall average of 75%.