Barbering
What is Barbering?
Barbering consists of haircutting, shaving, trimming the beard, coloring the hair, applying hair tonics, permanent waving, massaging the face and scalp, treating the hair with oils, creams, lotions or other preparations either by hand or mechanical appliance.
Do you want to Become a Barber?
Attend a Required Information Session:
Learn about registration fees, admission requirements, books, kits, uniforms, and program schedule.
Please check the website on the day you are planning to attend, as times and dates are subject to change.
| Location | Date | Time | Room |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/02/19 | 1:00 PM | 1108 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/07/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/09/19 | 1:00 PM | 1108 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/16/19 | 1:00 PM | 1108 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/21/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/23/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 10/30/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 11/04/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 11/06/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 11/13/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 11/18/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 11/20/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 12/02/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 12/11/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 12/16/19 | 6:00 PM | 308 |
| Public Safety Education Campus | 12/18/19 | 1:00 PM | 1207 |
Training Leading to Certification
Learn the art of barbering, and prepare for the NC Board of Barber Examiners certification exam and apprentice license.
- 1-year program (1,614 hours). Day and evening classes are offered.
- Classes will be held at Wake Tech's Public Safety Education Campus
After at least one year of on-the-job training, student is eligible to take the Registered Barber License examination.
Financial Assistance Available:
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For non-credit student support services or to see if you qualify for financial assistance, contact the Career Pathways Program & Student Resources.
- Approved program to use your Veterans Affairs GI Benefits. Learn more by contacting William Graham– 919-866-5727 or [email protected]
Success Story!
Nathaniel Wall, School of Barbering Class of 2017
For additional details about the program contact William Graham.
Course Details & Registration Information
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Barbering I - IntroductionBAR-3100I7 Are you creative? Do you enjoy networking? Do you want a career instead of a job? Have you dreamed of owning your own business? If so, the barbering field may be for you! Become part of an industry that’s always in demand! Prepare for employment as an apprentice and as a reg... |
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Barbershop ManagementBAR-3100E7 This program introduces the administrative aspects of barbershop management. Topics include salon location, new business financing, operating expenses, permits and insurance, leases and rental agreements, business tools and marketing, personnel, and record keeping. Participa... |
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NC Barber Instructor Exam PrepBAR-3100D7 This program is designed to prepare individuals to take the examination to become a barber instructor licensed by the NC Board of Barber Examiners. Topics will include instructional planning and teaching methodology, classroom management, practical area management and demons... |