Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber 300 Course Information

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COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber 300: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5011.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP ) Code 12.0402
The curriculum involves 300 hours (with a cosmetology license) to satisfy Texas state requirements. The program includes extensive instruction and practical experience in men’s cutting, hair coloring, perming, men’s grooming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, and business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Students will be prepared for an entry level barber.

This program is offered at the San Antonio and Arlington campuses.

COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 300 clock hours

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 100 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 200 hours are spent in the clinic classroom where practical experience is gained.

COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - San Antonio or Paul Mitchell The School Dallas - Arlington Cosmetology Operator to Class A Barber 300 course will be divided into three designations:

  1. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
  2. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time areas: cutting, coloring, and texture. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week; Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.

COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The instructional program meets or exceeds these requirements:

Subject Hours
The standards for the class A barber curriculum must include Specialty Practice and related theory: shaving with any razor type and razor techniques; mustache and beard care; advanced hair care and men's haircutting; and related practices.  300
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 300 

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

COSMETOLOGY OPERATOR TO CLASS A BARBER 300 PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 300-hour course:

  1. Theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each theory exam.
  2. Final exam: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Texas state law, and other items covered on the state Class A Barber exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  3. Clinic classroom practical worksheets: Students must complete all Clinic Classroom Practical worksheet.