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Barbering

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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The Barbering Short Certificate is a 28-credit-hour program providing foundational training in the barbering profession. Students select 27 credit hours from technical courses including Introduction to Barbering, Science of Barbering, Fundamentals of Barbering Applications, Cutting & Styling Techniques, Properties of Chemistry, Chemical Hair Processing, Marketing & Business Management, Hair Styling & Management Lab, State Board Review, and Special Topics in Barbering.

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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  • 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: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Scissors, combs, and clippers — clean and sterilize following established sanitation protocols in a supervised barbershop setting.
  • Protective draping cloth — drape and pin securely around a customer's shoulders under direct supervisor guidance before each service.
  • Basic clipper and scissor techniques — perform simple haircuts and trims according to client instructions under close supervision on the shop floor.
  • Client consultation questions — ask and record desired service preferences and style choices using scripted prompts during intake.
  • Work station and floor areas — clean and sweep consistently at the start and end of each shift following posted shop hygiene standards.
  • Shaving lather and straight razor — apply lather and execute basic neck and temple contour shaves under direct instructor or senior barber oversight.
  • Service tickets and point-of-sale software — record services rendered and process customer payments accurately using the shop's POS system.
  • Beard and moustache outlines — trim and shape using scissors with guidance from a senior barber on willing volunteer or mannequin practice clients.
  • Active listening skills — demonstrate attentive responses to client verbal cues and styling requests during introductory client interactions.
  • Hand and finger steadiness — practice controlled cutting motions on training mannequins to build arm-hand steadiness before working on live clients.

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%