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The International School Of Beauty Barber Program prepares students for a career as a :

Barber, Barber Stylist, Personal Assistant, Consultant on Beauty and Personal Appearance, Cosmetic and other beauty supply sales, Barber Shop Manager or Owner Supervisor, Director or School Owner.


STATISTICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION
CURRICULUM
PROGRAM DURATION & CLASS HOURS

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCING


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STATISTICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION

The following statistics are based upon those students who graduated from this newly started program  between  July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
 50% graduated on time and 100% of the graduates became gainfully employed.  The median amount of Federal Student Loan debt at the time of graduation was $3279.00.
For further information regarding Barbering Employment visit: www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode (Code 12-402)  to access CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) OR http://www.onetonline.org/find (Code 39-5011.00) to access SOC (Department of Labor's Standard of Occupational Classifications)

CURRICULUM FOR BARBERING COURSE  (1500 HOURS)        
The curriculum for students enrolled in a barbering course shall consist of fifteen hundred (1500) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of barbering pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act.  Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation means the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin. The course of instruction in the practical phases of barbering required for a student enrolled in a 1,500-hour course shall cover not less than 1,300 hours including training in basic haircutting and in hairstyling of all textures of hair at the discretion of the school owner or instructor. The practical training shall include performance of the following minimum practical operations:

MINIMUM HOURS OF PRACTICAL OPERATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION

  • 750 Haircuts and Hairstyles
  • 50 Shaves
  • 20 Rest Facials
  • 25 Shampoos
  • 20 Scale Manipulations
  • 20 Hair Waving and Curling
  • 15 Hair Coloring and Tinting
  • 15 Hair Processing and Relaxing
  • 10 Application of chemicals used on hair/hairpieces
  • 10 Measuring, fitting and servicing of hairpieces
  • 20 Rolling Cream Massages

SUBJECT AND MINIMUM HOURS OF TECHNICIAL INSTRUCTION

  1. Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Program Rules & Regulations - 20
  2. Barbering Chemistry (shall include the chemical composition and the purpose of hair and skin preparations. Shall include physical and chemical changes of matter. 20
  3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments, material safety, data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safely laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B.) 25
  4. Theory of Electricity in barbering (shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operating electrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.) 10
  5. Disinfecting and Sanitation (shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations should entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as required. Disinfecting should be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) 15
  6. Bacteriology, Anatomy and Physiology 30
  7. Hair Styling-Wet/Dry (shall include hair analysis, shampooing and comb outs using blow dryer and curling iron) 20
  8. Chemical Hair Processing (Relaxing) (shall include hair analysis, chemical and heat permanent waving using ammonium Thioglycolate and hair straightening using sodium hydroxide) 40
  9. Haircutting (shall include hair analysis, and the use of the razor, scissors, electric clippers, and thinning shears for wet and dry cutting to include neck and side taper) 45
  10. Hair Coloring and Bleaching (shall include hair analysis, predisposition tests, safety precautions, formula mixing, tinting, bleaching to include Virgin Tint Darker/Lighter; Tint New Growth (darker/lighter) Virgin Bleach, Bleach Retouch, Toner
  11. Scalp and Hair Treatments (shall include hair and scalp analysis, scientific scalp massage manipulations and other hair treatments)
  12. Facials: To include Rest Facials and Rolling Cream Massage
  13. Hair Pieces: To include history of, measuring, fitting and servicing and application of chemicals
  14. Shaving: (includes use of strop; application of creams, lotions, astringents, hot towels)
  15. Additional Training shall include the following subjects: Salon management including retail sales, record keeping, and client service record cards. Communications skills including professional ethics and decorum and any additional subjects deemed of practical value such as résumé writing and job interviewing techniques.

BARBERING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

  • To successfully acquire the knowledge of the laws and rules regulating California barber establishment practices.
  • To successfully acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of hair, skin and nails.
  • To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to cosmetology, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
  • To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to the Barber profession.

THE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE WILL HAVE DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

  • Learn the proper use of implements relative to all cosmetology services.
  • Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the scalp, face, and hands before all services to determine any disorders.
  • Learn the procedures and the terminology used in performing all barbering services.

ATTITUDES AND GOALS:

  • To be able to appreciate good workmanship, which is common to the cosmetology field.
  • To possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers.
  • To appreciate honesty and integrity in oneself and others.
  • To have an improved personality while dealing with patrons and colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE BARBER COURSE:


The student shall have completed “Theory and Operations” as required by the Bureau of Barbering & Cosmetology with an average grade of “ (70%) or better.


GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:


A student shall complete all required classroom and practical/laboratory education and training; with a grade-point average of no less than 70%, shall have paid all tuition due, will have a completed SAP evaluation and will have had an exit interview with administration.  Students who have reached the age of 17 years will be assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology examination. The student shall receive a diploma of completion of the chosen program upon graduation from the school.


LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;

The applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade.  A Barber license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Barber course as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.

Books: MiLady Standard Professional Barbering       


BARBERING PROGRAM DURATION:

The International School of Beauty Barbering Program consists of 1500 class hours.
FULL-TIME PROGRAM: The standard full-time program is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-5:00 pm for 39.5 weeks (Approx. 9 months).
THREE-QUARTER TIME PROGRAM: The standard three-quarter program is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-2:30 pm for 52 weeks. (Approx 11 months).

NOTE: SATURDAY ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY IN BOTH THE FULL & THREE-QUARTER PROGRAMS.




BARBERING PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Students considered for enrollment must:

  • Possesses a verifiable High School Diploma, or equivalent GED diploma (General Education Diploma) or if above the age of compulsory education must either pass a government approved Ability-to-Benefit test administered by an approved tester or complete a 225 clock hour Remedial Evaluation Program that allows the school to evaluate the student’s ability to successfully execute basic course requirements.  The student is not eligible to receive Federal Student Aid during the 225 hours of instruction. HEOE section 485(a)(3)HEA section 484(d)(4)


 

BARBERING PROGRAM PAYMENT AND FINANCING OPTIONS:

We offer the following payment plans for our programs:

  • Federal Financial Aid Available to qualified applicants. Students need to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Online at www.fasfa.ed.gov Please note School Code: 039644 please click here to visit our Financing page.
  • Other personal student loans or scholarships that offer this type of assistance
  • Personalized Payment Plans with the school (note all tuition needs to be paid at the time of course graduation.
All Fees are subject to change without notice. International School Of Beauty reserves the right to change the tuition and fees and make any changes, when deemed necessary, without prior notice. Such changes will not affect enrolled or attending students.

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