| What is Barbering for Cosmetologists? |
The Barbering for Cosmetologist Technical Certificate allows the student who holds a current Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify the student to take the examination for 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, skincare, 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 salon/shop owner. At the completion of the program, the student will receive a technical certificate of credit and participate in the State Barber Board Examination, which has the authority to grant a Master Barbering license.
Sample of reported 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 |
Technical Certificate of Credit |
| Prerequisite Courses |
Valid Georgia Master Cosmetology License |
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Semester Program
Begins
Minimum Age Requirement
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Spring semesters
18 years of age at the start of program
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| Application Process |
Applicants to the Barbering for Cosmetologist 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, submit valid Georgia Master Cosmetology license, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required.
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| Program Deadlines |
Fall 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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Outlook |
Median Pay |
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Barbers |
9% - 13% growth |
$25,760 annual |
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Barber Shop Owners |
9% - 13% growth |
$34,000 annual |
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Barber Shop Managers |
9% - 13% growth |
$34,820 annual |
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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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