Barber Course
1200 Hours | Full-Time / Part-Time
The Barbering Program requires 1200 clock hours of training and takes approximately 31 weeks to complete. You will spend (8) weeks inside a classroom, then you will have the opportunity to work on the floor where you will be servicing actual customers and preparing for your state board exam.
Curriculum Includes:
- Theory
- Chemical Rearranging-Perms and Relaxers
- Hairstyling
- Facials
- Shampoo and Scalp Treatments
- Hair Coloring - Bleaching
- Hair Cutting & Beard Trimming
- Sterilization, Sanitation, Bacteriology
- Salon Business
- Retail Sales
Refresher Course/Crossover I Course
150 Hours | Full-Time / Part-Time
The objective for this course is to train the student in current instructional areas that will enable each student to progress as rapidly as capability permits. Include in every program of study, subject areas, which is most needed in the barber industry, and to emphasize those most needed for success. Prepare students for the ability to pass the New Mexico State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologist Examination and assist in finding employment at the conclusion of their training.
The Refresher / Crossover I Program is for those individuals who are licensed barbers or cosmetologists seeking specialized training in other courses. The course consists of 150 clock hours which can be completed in approximately four (5) weeks. The student will be issued a certificate upon the completion of the training.
The Barber Refresher program is for barbers, whose license expired, who have not been active in the field for an extended period of time or for the barber who wishes to return to the profession and want to practice, review and refresh their skills.
This program is required by the New Mexico State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. An evaluation by the Director will determine how the 150 hours will be divided for each student. This program provides the additional Refresher/Crossover hours required for out of state transfer students.
Cosmetologists seeking to receive a Barber License can enroll in this program. The program focuses on shaving, honing, stropping, and additional hair cutting techniques for those students to obtain a dual Barber / Cosmetologist License. Upon completion of this program, the student will receive a certificate and will be eligible to take the New Mexico State Board Examination.