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Barbering

Drake State Community and Technical College

Certificate

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Certificate program preparing graduates for state board licensure as professional barbers. Covers introduction to barbering, hair cutting and styling, hair chemistry, hair coloring, business management, and state board review.

Credits

48 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingPsychologySales and Marketing

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionNear VisionManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSelective AttentionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityOriginalityVisualizationFluency of Ideas

Tasks

  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, h
  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools, such as scissors and combs.
  • Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial feat

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareAccounting software

Tools

Adjustable barber chairsBarber scissorsCurling ironsDesktop computersElectric shaversFacial hair trimmersHair styling combsHandheld blow dryersHandheld electric hair clippersHot air brushesLaptop computersLatherizing machinesPointed tweezersProtective capesRat tail combsButterfly hair clampsColor application combsCuticle nippersCuticle pushersCuticle scissorsDetangling combsDigital timersDuckbill hair clampsDye application brushesElectronic cash registersFine-tooth combsFingernail clippersFlat irons

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Barbers39-5011.00
  • Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists39-5012.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

  • Sterilization equipment and sanitation logs — maintain instrument cleanliness and document compliance records routinely across a full day of barbershop appointments.
  • Draping and client preparation workflow — execute protective cloth placement efficiently and independently for varied client postures and service types.
  • Clippers, scissors, and blow dryers — deliver complete haircuts aligned with current hairstyle trends and client instructions with minimal oversight in a production barbershop.
  • Client consultations — conduct open-ended conversations to identify style preferences, adapting recommendations to face shape and hair texture in familiar service scenarios.
  • Shop cleanliness standards — manage workstation sanitation and floor sweeping between back-to-back appointments without prompting from management.
  • Razor and lather application — perform full beard shaves and precise neckline shaping independently, adjusting pressure and angle for different skin types.
  • Payment processing and service records — accurately log all services and handle cash, card, and digital payments using POS software during routine daily operations.
  • Beard and moustache styling — shape and trim facial hair to client specifications consistently, selecting appropriate scissor or trimmer techniques for varying growth patterns.
  • Social perceptiveness — read client mood and comfort cues during services, adjusting communication style to maintain a positive chair-side experience.
  • Scheduling software — use calendar and appointment management tools to book, confirm, and adjust client appointments within established shop protocols.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
93%
Placement Rate
59%