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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.

Barbering

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9–12 mo full-time · 1200 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-27): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.

Barbering at work

Core curriculum

Barbering safety and infection controlapplied math for the tradeprofessional communication and career readinesshaircutting techniquesfades and tapersstraight-razor shavingfacial hair design and groomingsanitation and disinfection procedurescapstone projectsupervised clinical practicumstate licensing exam preparation

Course & assessment plan

9 courses · 1,200 clock hours · tuition $13,195 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
State Barber LicenseState licensethe state (or national) licensing board

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Beauty & Wellness: Cosmetology → Barbering → Esthetics / Spa → Massage Therapy

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