Barbering Apprentice

If you like to help people look their best, then the Barber Apprentice program might be a good fit for you. In this program, you’ll learn how to cut, trim, shampoo and style hair, mostly for male clients. You’ll also get the skills needed to fit hairpieces, do facial shaving, as well as, color, bleach and highlight hair. In addition, you’ll learn how to manage a barber shop/salon including hiring and supervising employees; keeping business records; maintaining licenses, permits and insurance; controlling inventory and ordering supplies; and developing marketing plans.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Occupational Specific (8 Credits)

Course Title
Course Number
Credits
Instructional Hours
Outside Effort Hours**
Prior Learning Credit Eligibility
• Barber Hair Care and Services for Women

  50-502-550

  2Credit

  72

  0

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 50502550
  • Credits: 2.00

  Gain fundamental knowledge on hair care and develops skills required during draping, shampooing, and scalp massage procedures. In addition, the course examines the phases of hair growth, common hair disorders, causes and treatments for hair loss, and barber history. The final portion of the course explores women’s haircutting and hairstyling guidelines established by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for barbers.

• Barber Development and Services for Men

  50-502-551

  2Credit

  72

  0

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 50502551
  • Credits: 2.00

  Examine diseases and disorders of the skin, shaving, men’s facials, and men’s hair cutting/styling as mandated by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for barbers. In addition, the course examines opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development.

• Barber Laws, Sanitation, and Science

  50-502-552

  2Credit

  72

  0

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 50502552
  • Credits: 2.00

  Examine the rules and regulations for barbers in Wisconsin. In addition, the course explores safety, sanitation, disinfection, and infection control practices and procedures that are common to all aspects of the barbershop and salon. Apprentices will also examine the theory and concepts surrounding general sciences, chemical relaxing, and permanent waving as mandated by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for barbers.

• Barber Hair Color and Business Skills

  50-502-553

  2Credit

  72

  0

  N/A

  • Instructional Hours: 72
  • Outside Effort Hours: 0
  • Course Number: 50502553
  • Credits: 2.00

  Examine the theory requirements for hair coloring and bleaching as mandated by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for barbers. In addition, apprentices will develop fundamental skills needed to understand and communicate with people. A review of the Wisconsin laws and administrative codes that govern state barbers will be covered.