"Wake Tech does an excellent job preparing you for the licensing exams."
Aaron Norris
Barbering, Class of 2019
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Learn the art of barbering and prepare for the North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners certification exam and apprentice license.
Barbering involves not only executing a precise haircut, but also performing any number of techniques to the face, scalp, beard and mustache. Barbers trim, cut, shape and taper hair using scissors, razors, clippers and combs. They also often provide facial hair maintenance, custom shaves and a number of grooming services, such as coloring hair, applying hair tonics and permanent waving. They massage the face and scalp and treat hair with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations.
Before signing up for Wake Tech's Barbering program, you must attend an online information session to learn about registration fees, admission requirements, books, kits, uniforms and the program schedule.
Email William Graham at [email protected] to reserve your spot for an online information session. Include your preferred date and the best email address where you can be reached. A link will be emailed to you before the information session begins.
All information sessions on the following dates are scheduled from 12 to 1 p.m.:
Review Barbering I and Barbering II
Learn Women's Haircutting and Styling, Chemical Texture Services, Haircoloring and Lightening, Nails and Manicuring
Learn State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws, Barbershop Management, and The Job Search
Lesson 1 & 2
• Women's Haircutting and Styling
• Men's Haircutting and Styling
Lesson 3 & 4
• Chemical Texture Services
• Haircoloring and Lightening
• Nails and Manicuring
Lesson 5 & 6
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
Lesson 7 & 8
• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices
• Business Planning
Lesson 9 & 10
• Business Planning
• State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws
Lesson 11 & 12
• State Board Preparation and Licensing Laws
• Business Planning
Lesson 13 & 14
• Barbershop Management
• The Job Search
• Business Planning
396
No
NC Board of Barber Examiners
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/…
NC Barber License
No
Barbering I and Barbering II
Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.
Barbering Lab
90% attendance
N/A
Public and Barber Program I & II students.
N/A
N/A
Barber - Stylist
BAR-3100A7
BAR-3100D7
BAR-3100E7
BAR-3100F7
BAR-3100B7
William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Learn Electricity and Light Therapy, Properties and Disorders of the skin, Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp, Treatment of the Hair and Scalp
Learn Men's Facial Massage and Treatments, Shaving and Facial Design, Men's Haircutting and Styling, Men's Hairpieces
Lesson 1 & 2
• Electricity and Light Therapy
• Properties and Disorders of the skin
Lesson 3 & 4
• Properties and Disorders of the Hair and Scalp
• Treatment of the Hair and Scalp
Lesson 5 & 6
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
Lesson 7 & 8
• Men's Facial Massage and Treatments
• Shaving and Facial Design
Lesson 9 & 10
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices
Lesson 11 & 12
• Chemical Texture Services
Lesson 13 & 14
• Haircoloring and Lightening
396
No
NC Board of Barber Examiners
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/…
NC Barber License
No
Barber Program I - Introduction
Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies
None
90% attendance
N/A
Public and Barbering I - Introduction students.
N/A
N/A
Professional Barber-Stylist
BAR-3100D7
BAR-3100C7
William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Participants will demonstrate mastery of the following concepts, lesson plan development and effective classroom management and supervision.
Participants will learn basic methods of teaching & learning and delivering effective presentations.
Participants will learn the use of educational aids and technology in the classroom, assessing progress, advising and evaluating students, and student barber textbook course material.
Participants will demonstrate their knowledge and skill sets by developing lesson plans and making instructional presentations utilizing audiovisual aids and handouts, mannequins, and various barber implements.
40
No
NC Board of Barber Examiners
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/…
Continue education / NC Barber Instructor License
No
NC Barber License
Milady's Master Educator 3rd Edition (or 2nd Edition), Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.
Internet access, Windows or iOS and Adobe Reader
80% attendance
N/A
Licensed Barbers
N/A
N/A
Barber Instructor
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Learn Study Skills, The History of Barbering, Professional Image, Bacteriology, Infection Control and a Safe Work Practices
Learn Implements, Tools, and Equipment, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry
Learn Shaving and Facial Design, Men's Haircutting and Styling, Haircoloring and Lightening, and Barbershop Management
Lesson 1 & 2:
• Study Skills
• The History of Barbering
• Professional Image
• Barbershop Management
Lesson 3 & 4:
• Bacteriology
• Infection Control
Lesson 5 & 6:
• Safe Work Practices
• Implements, Tools, and equipment
Lesson 7 & 8:
• Anatomy and Physiology
Lesson 9 & 10:
• Chemistry
Lesson 11 & 12:
• Shaving and Facial Design
Lesson 13 & 14:
• Men's Haircutting and Styling
• Haircoloring and Lightening
432
No
NC Board of Barber Examiners
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/…
NC Barber License
No
Barber School Orientation and Career Readiness Certificate.
Milady's Standard: Professional Barbering Textbook & Workbook, a styling mannequin and barber supplies.
None
90% attendance
N/A
Public
N/A
N/A
Professional Barber-Stylist
BAR-3100D7
BAR-3100C7
William Graham
919-866-5727
[email protected]
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech's Notify Me service.
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
"Wake Tech does an excellent job preparing you for the licensing exams."
Aaron Norris
Barbering, Class of 2019
