Barber Course Description
The Barber course is designed to train all students in the principles and practices of the profession of barbering. Upon successful completion of the course each student will be properly prepared and trained to complete the State Board of Barber examination. Missouri barber schools provide a minimum of one thousand (1,000) hours of training over a period of not less than seven (7) months.
Barbering Course Objectives
- To educate and train students in the principles and practices of the profession of Barbering in order that they can successfully complete the examination by the State Board of Cosmetology and obtain their Cosmetology license.
- To develop habits of good workmanship and orderly performance of various tasks of the Barbering profession.
- To develop habits of correct performance of Barbering in the interest of safety and hygiene for oneself and for others.
- To learn to properly select, care for and use the commercial products that are related to the application of beauty treatment.
- To impart ideals and attitudes of willingness to cooperate between employers and employees and the practice of the highest standards of professional and personal ethics.
- To educate students in the fundamentals of business operations as they relate to the successful operations of general business practices in the field of Barbering.
- To assess the effectiveness of education course completion, licensure and employment rates.
Barber Course Format
The clock hour education is provided through a system of working on tasks that help prepare the students for state board exams and that prepare them with job entry skills. School equipment is comparable to that used in the industry. The course is presented by following specified lesson plans using lecture, demonstration, visual aids and student participation.