2024-2025 College Catalog

Barbering Assistant TCC

Barbering Assistant TCC (Major Code: BA71)

Program Description

This Barbering Assistant technical certificate program provides training to prepare students to work as a Barbering Apprentice at a Barber shop.

Career Information

Occupation

Barber Shop Assistant

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 14.3% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 16.5% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $25,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

College Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

 

Program Admission Requirements

Applicant will need to have a current, active Georgia Master Barber License for a minimum of one year.


Blood and Airborne Pathogens

Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.

These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.

Program Contact Information

Daniel Brown

Barbering and Cosmetology Program Chair

Academic Building C1110N

404-225-4642

dbrown@atlantatech.edu

 

Sheilah Tate

Barbering Instructor

Academic Building C1110Q

404-225-5066

state@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms

Credit Hours: 17

Estimated Program Cost: $3,584

Required Courses

Occupational Courses (17 Credits)

BARB 1000Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements

3

BARB 1010Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology

3

BARB 1022Haircutting and Shampooing I

3

BARB 1024Haircutting and Shampooing II

3

BARB 1030Haircutting/Basic Styling

3

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Guided Elective

2

Total Credit Hours: 17

 

Program Outcomes

1 The graduate will be able to practice sanitation and shop safety rules and regulations.
2 The graduate will be able to perform barbering services with a focus on client satisfaction.
3 The graduate will be able to demonstrate proper techniques in haircutting and styling.