Barbering
Certificate of Completion Barbering (NC) · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Cert of Completion
Receive training in the art and sciences of barbering! The Barbering program is a 1,000-hour training program designed to prepare students for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure and entry-level employment in the field. The program offers a structured curriculum that blends technical training, theoretical knowledge, business education, and professional development.
The graduate of the Cert of Completion in Barbering will:
- Complete the required training hours: Fulfill 1,000 hours in the Barbering program as applicable.
- Demonstrate licensure readiness: Deduce valid conclusions, compare viable techniques, and apply theoretical and practical principles in preparation for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical and written exams. Identify and analyze key concepts to synthesize theory necessary for success on the written exam.
- Understand regulatory frameworks: Identify the organizations responsible for advancing the barbering profession and explain the role and function of state barber boards in maintaining industry standards and public safety.
- Exhibit technical proficiency: Demonstrate entry-level barbering skills in a clinic laboratory setting, meeting industry standards for safety, sanitation, and client services
- Model professional behavior :Demonstrate essential workplace behaviors and soft skills such as punctuality, teamwork, customer service, and conflict resolution necessary for success in the barbering
- Communicate effectively: Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills appropriate for client interaction, business operations, and professional collaboration.
- Operate, ethically, and professionally : Recognize the importance of, and consistently practice, ethical behavior in both professional settings and within the community.
- Plan for future success: Identify career and continuing education opportunities in the barbering field. Develop a personalized action plan to achieve career goals, including the creation of a business plan and professional portfolio.
- Demonstrate lifelong learning: Apply foundational theories, principles, and concepts to acquire additional barbering skills and adapt to evolving industry trends and technologies.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SP (Satisfactory Progress) Grade Requirements: Students must earn a grade of 80% or higher for the course to earn a grade of SP. A grade of SP is required in order for this course to be eligible for the Barbering certificate of completion. If students don’t earn an SP grade, they will be given no grade and will need to repeat the course. All academic learning will be measured and assessed through tests, assignments, and quizzes. Practical learning is assessed through hands-on completion of all assigned work. All areas are graded using the school’s grading scale. A final exam is administered. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program. | ||
| Upon successful completion (and in addition to the Barbering certificate of completion through Allan Hancock College), students will earn a Cosmoton Academy Barbering Diploma and Proof of Training, qualifying them to sit for the state board exam and pursue careers as licensed barbers. In order to earn the Cosmoton Academy Barbering Diploma and Proof of Training, students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) by: Attendance: Completing required hours within 133% of program length. Academic: Maintaining at least an 80% average in theory and practical evaluations. Evaluation: Progress is checked at set intervals; students may be placed on warning, probation, or suspension if not meeting standards. | ||
| Required core courses | 1000-1200 | |
| BARB 7007 | Barbering 1 | 500-600 |
| BARB 7011 | Barbering 2 | 500-600 |
| Total | 1000-1200 | |