| What is Barbering? |
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales, and management. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering diploma and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner. At the completion of the program, the student will receive a barbering diploma and participate in the State Barber Board Examination, which has the authority to grant a Barbering license.
Sample of report job titles: Barber • Salon/Shop Manager • Salon/Shop Owner
Tasks:
- Specialized training in safety and sanitation.
- Specialized training in hair treatments and manipulations.
- Specialized training in haircutting techniques, shaving, and skin care.
- Specialized training in reception, sales, and management.
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| Diploma |
Barbering, Diploma |
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Prerequisites Courses
Minimum Age Requirement
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Diploma level proficiency is required in English, reading, and math. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
16 years of age at the start of program
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| Application Process |
Applicants to the Barbering program must meet all admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu, submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. |
| Program Deadlines |
You may enter in the spring semester. |
| For more information, contact: |
Florence Williams, program director, Fwilliams@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.6386 |
| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email PPS-Team@gwinnetttech.edu. |
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Title |
Outlook |
Median Pay |
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Barbers |
9% - 13% growth |
$25,760 annual |
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Barber Shop Owners |
10% growth |
$34,000 annual |
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Barber Shop Managers |
7% - 10% growth |
$34,820 annual |
Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.
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