Barber II Certificate (BI31)
The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that prepares 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 II certificate and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
NOTE: In compliance with GA Code §43-10-8 (2015), anyone applying on or after July 1, 2015, for a certificate of registration with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers must meet the following new requirement:
- Pass the board approved examinations, both written and practical, within a 24-month period after having obtained the required credit hours.
Applicants for a certificate of registration who have not tested within the 24-month period will be required by the board to repeat all of the required credit hours before retaking the exam. Applicants who fail to pass the written or the practical examination will receive a written statement from the board or the board's designee, stating the manner in which the applicant was deficient. WGTC students required to retest under the new board guidelines must contact an instructor to arrange to retake the required courses, including practicums and topics related to state board preparation.
According to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, a person may be denied the opportunity to take the licensing examination and/or may be denied a license if the person has been convicted of a felony or any crime violating federal or state controlled substance laws or other grounds as specified by law.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be employable as barbers, salon/shop managers, or salon/shop owners.
Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 36 credit hours
Curriculum
Occupational Courses