Barbering Apprenticeship

Program Overview

The Barbering Apprenticeship program at Madison College combines hands-on training in a licensed establishment with classroom instruction to prepare individuals for a career as a licensed barber. Apprentices work under the supervision of a licensed professional for at least 2,000 hours, while classroom instruction covers topics such as hair cutting, chemical services, and infection control. The program also includes 288 hours of online or hybrid learning and prepares students to pass the state licensing exam. Graduates are highly sought-after candidates by employers in the Madison area and are prepared to enter a range of professional positions in cosmetology.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Barbering Apprenticeship program at Madison College combines hands-on training in a licensed establishment with classroom instruction to prepare individuals for a career as a licensed barber.
• Objectives:
• Provide real-world training and experience
• Enable apprentices to earn income during training
• Prepare students to pass the state licensing exam
• Program Description:
• Apprentices work under the supervision of a licensed professional for at least 2,000 hours.
• Classroom instruction covers topics such as:
• Chemical services
• Hair cutting
• Infection control
• Shampooing
• Shaving
• Styling
• 288 hours of online or hybrid learning are integrated into the program.

Outline:

• Content:
• Trichology, bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation
• Hair cutting, design, and chemical services
• Advanced chemical services and salon business
• Facial anatomy, skin, shaving, and state board regulations
• Structure:
• Eight-credit program
• Four semesters of classroom instruction (4.5 hours per week)
• 288 hours of online or hybrid learning
• Minimum of 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training
• Course Schedule:
• First Semester:
Trichology, Bacteriology, Sterilization and Sanitation
• Second Semester:
Hair Cutting, Design and Chemical Services
• Third Semester:
Advanced Chemical Services and Salon Business

Careers:

• Career Paths:
• Barber
• Barbering Educator
• Establishment Manager
• Small Business Entrepreneur
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Madison College Barbering Apprentice graduates are highly sought-after candidates by employers in the Madison area.
• Graduates are prepared to enter a range of professional positions in cosmetology, including barbering and related fields.