Barber Program in East Orange, NJ
Being a barber can be incredibly rewarding. At Divine Barber & Beauty Institute, we help you prepare for a bright future in barbering. In our barbering program, you’ll learn a variety of haircutting and styling techniques to prepare you to work in any environment. As you master your skills and test out different techniques, you’ll be able to find your niche and determine where you want your future career to take you.
Barber Course Outline
Course Hours: 900 clock hours
Full Time: 23 hours weekly
Part Time 18 hours weekly
Evening: 16 hours weekly
Classification of Instructional Program (CIP 12.0401)
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39.5012.00)
At Divine Barber & Beauty Institute the Barbering course consists of 900 clock hours as regulated by the New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. The objective of the complete Cosmetology and Hairstyling curriculum is to provide the student with adequate training to pass the state board exam, to become licensed, and to perform all duties required under such license to secure employment at an entry level.
Classes begin on the first Monday of every month unless otherwise scheduled. Successful completion of the course qualifies you to apply for a State Barber’s license. Full transfer credit may be allowed for previous training, subject to the regulations of the New Jersey State Board.
During the first ___ hours, your training is spent in classroom work consisting of lecture, demonstrations, practice on mannequins, and evaluations. Upon completion of ___ hours, all assigned work, a doctor’s clarification, and upon recommendation of your instructor, you will advance to the senior class and be permitted to practice on clients.
All of your remaining hours will be spent on practical work, additional advancement lectures, class projects, and complete subject reviews, as well as salon management techniques. Obtaining a Barbering license allows you to obtain an occupation in the following fields; barbershop and several other jobs.
Throughout the Barber course individual student will be graded on exams and practical work using the following scale:
Excellent A 90 – 100%
Very Good B 80 – 89%
Good C 75 – 79%
Failing D Below 75%
Note: All services are performed by senior students with supervision by our licensed instructors
The barbering program at Divine Barber & Beauty Institute includes in the following courses:
- State Laws, Rules, & Regulations for Cosmetology & Hairstyling & Administrative Shop Operations
- History of Hair and Barbering
- Professional Image, Hygiene, & Related Practices
- Decontamination & Infection Control
- Shampooing & Temporary Rinses
- Honing & Stropping
- Shaving
- Men’s Hair Cutting & Styling
- Beard & Mustache Trimming
- Women’s Hair Cutting & Styling
- Facials & Facial Massage
- Anatomy of Head, Neck & Face
- Common Disorders and Care of the Skin, Scalp & Hair
- Electricity
- Men’s Hairpiece Services
- Chemistry & Chemical-Related Services- Straightening/Permanent Waving
- Hair Color and Lightening