Barber Crossover Course Information

BARBER CROSSOVER COURSE DESCRIPTION

Significant reading, writing and studying will occur during the educational experience. You must have a sufficient understanding of the English language in order to successfully complete the program. All courses are taught in English.

Barber Crossover: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5011.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP ) Code 12.0402
The curriculum involves 150 hours (with a cosmetology license) to satisfy New Mexico state requirements. The program includes extensive instruction and practical experience in men’s cutting, hair coloring, perming, men’s grooming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, and business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Students will be prepared for an entry level barber.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

BARBER CROSSOVER COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 150 clock hours

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 100 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 200 hours are spent in the clinic classroom where practical experience is gained.

BARBER CROSSOVER COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell the School Albuquerque barber cross-over course will be divided into three designations:

1. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
2. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, and nails. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week; Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.

BARBER CROSSOVER COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell the School Albuquerque meets or exceeds the state requirements:

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills..

BARBER CROSSOVER PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are incorporated during the student’s 150-hour course:

1. Academic Practical exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam.

Barber Crossover COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The 150 hour barber crossover program are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.