BARBERING. The educational objective of this course is to train students in all phases of barbering per the curriculum below. Prepare the students for the State Board Examination and for employment in the field of barbering. To teach good work, health, study and safety habits. To promote goal setting, positive approach to career planning, self-motivation and ethics. To encourage students to continue their education in advanced, related courses, including business courses. To disseminate all information regarding starting and operating their own business. The 1500 hours may be completed in approximately 10 1/2 months . The curriculum for students in a barbering course shall consist of fifteen hundred (1500) clock hours of 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. Such technical instruction and practical operations shallinclude: Subject MinimumOperations (practical) Minimum Hours (theory) Hairstyling 240 65 Permanent Straightening Waving and Chemical 105 40 Haircoloring and Bleaching 50 60 Haircutting 80 20 Shaving Performance) (Preparation 40 200 Health and Safety 200 Laws and Regulations 20 Health and Safety Considerations 45 Disinfection and Sanitation 20 Shaving (Preparation and Performance) 65 1500 hours may be completed in approximately 10 ½ months. Theory hours required adds up to 350. The balance of hours to total 1150 is devoted to performing the practical work. Sierra College of Beauty uses the following methods of teaching: Demos, hands- on, guest speakers, classes on clinic floor clients, small group instructor, lecture, role modeling, overheads, flash cards, VCR tapes, games, and written quizzes, worksheets and tests (multiple choice, true/false, essays and matching). Grading: Students are examined regularly in theory and practical work. A score of 70% or greater is considered passing. All students must pass all work with a 70% or greater to complete the course. Students will be evaluated at the end of each quarter to determine if the students have met this minimum. 90-100 = A Excellent 80-89 = B Good 70-79 = C Average 60-69 = D Needs Improvement 0-59 = F Fail All tests, clinic hours, classroom work, and state course requirements must be met, and all 1500 hours must be completed before graduating.
