BARBERING
Cut. Color. Trim. Design. At Indian River State College, you’ll express your creativity, gain hands-on barbering experience and become eligible for state licensure.
THIS PROGRAM WILL…
- Introduce you to barbering techniques such as cutting, trimming, shaving, styling and designing.
- Prepare you for careers in barbershops, salons and spas—or to open your own business.
- Qualify you to sit for the Florida State Barber licensing exam.
AVAILABLE PROGRAM
Barbering
Career Training & Apprenticeship Programs
Credits or Hours: 900 hours
The barbering program at Indian River State College is divided into two equal parts: theory coursework and a supervised clinical experience at our on-site salon/barbershop.
Throughout both parts of the program, you’ll learn about:
- Cutting
- Styling
- Shaving
- Mustache and beard design
- Chemistry of hair coloring
- Customer service/professional image
- Barbering and salon management
After successfully completing the program, you’ll meet the educational requirements to sit for the Florida state barbering exam.
Disclaimers: Indian River State College offers a number of degrees and certificates leading to professional licensure in the state of Florida. Some professions require both certification and the successful completion of additional criteria such as licensure exams, field placements, or clinical hours. Student eligibility to apply to sit for the State Barber licensing exam in the State of Florida is defined in 476.144, F.S., and also requires possession of a valid form of identification and a Social Security number.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Indian River State College, our students who study Barbering can go into these careers:
QUESTIONS ABOUT BARBERING AT THE RIVER?
Learn more about how The River can prepare you for a successful career in the skilled trades. Reach out for information or speak to an admissions counselor.
NEXT STEPS
APPLY TO THE RIVER
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
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