Title: Syllabus
Course: Master Barber I (Three-year Program) (19002-I)

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Virginia Assignment Code: 8740

Suggested Grade Level: 10

Duration: 36 weeks

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

This introductory course is designed for students pursuing a career as a master barber. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in a clinical lab setting, using mannequins and live models for manipulative practice. The program emphasizes personal safety, professionalism, scalp and hair care, hair cutting, styling, lightening and coloring, shaving, and barbershop management.

Note: The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.

Note:

Barbering students must satisfy a minimum of 840 hours of instruction in a two- or three-year coherent sequence of courses to be eligible to take the Board for Barbers and Cosmetology licensing examination. Upon successful completion of the program, students may earn the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology license. For more information, see Superintendent's Memo 075-16 and Superintendent's Memo 072-17.