50-502-597Barber Professional Development, Skin Disorders, Shaving and Male Facials, and Hair Cutting for Barber Apprenticeship
Course Information
Description
Apprentices will examine opportunities for lifelong learning and professional development. In addition, the course examines diseases and disorders of the skin, shaving, male facials, and hair cutting as mandated by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for the Barbering Examining Board.  The course is recommended for the second semester of the barbering apprenticeship related instruction.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate personal and professional development according to guidelines for barbers.
    Assessment Strategies
    Paper
    Interview
    Criteria
    you establish routines to maintain a healthy mind and body
    you develop positive human relations
    you develop a personal and professional development plan for lifelong learning
    you explore skill development in record keeping, math, communications, human relations, public speaking, and first aid and other topics related to professional growth as a barber

  2. Identify skin and related disorders.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Oral Test
    Criteria
    you explain the necessity of examining the scalp and hair prior to performing a service on your client
    you identify what disease and disorders that a barber may come in contact with in shop and when services can or cannot be performed
    you complete a hair and scalp analysis
    you examine diseases of the face and skin and the roles for barbers as outlined in State standards
    you apply safety and sanitation principles to skin, scalp, and hair disorders

  3. Demonstrate shaving services according to State standards.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you explain the products needed for different types of facial hair removal
    you identify common facial skin diseases and disorders
    you demonstrate professional physician referral for suspected skin disease
    you identify various growth patterns
    you identify types of facial hair
    you identify the tools used to complete a variety of facial hair services
    you explain the maintenance and care associated with facial hair tools
    you explain the safe and sanitary use of facial hair tools

  4. Demonstrate male facial barbering services according to State standards.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the structure and divisions of the skin
    Describe the benefits of facial massage
    Discuss the location and stimulation of facial muscles
    Discuss the location and stimulation of facial nerves
    you identify massage manipulations
    you demonstrate massage manipulations
    you demonstrate the use of facial treatment equipment
    you discuss products used in facial treatments
    you identify skin types and appropriate facial treatments and products
    you identify the tools used to complete a variety of facial treatments
    you demonstrate all three levels of decontamination
    you demonstrate how to disinfect contact equipment

  5. Demonstrate hair cutting according to State standards.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify sections of the head
    Use correct terms and language related to haircutting
    Demonstrate form lines, guide lines, angles and elevations
    Explain the three types of distribution
    you demonstrate sectioning and partings
    you explain texturizing techniques
    you identify the principal tools and implements used in haircutting
    you identify parts of shears, clippers and razors
    you demonstrate the correct techniques for holding shears, comb, clippers, and razors
    you demonstrate proper disinfection and decontamination of haircutting tools
    you select pictures identifying the four forms and combination forms
    you identify lines, angles, elevations and form lines

  6. Demonstrate safety and sanitation during barbering related services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    you interpret State guidelines, rules, regulations and standards accurately
    you locate specific rules, regulations and standards
    you apply standards to practice and when providing barbering services
    you document compliance to State standards
    you sanitize and disinfect tools, equipment and surfaces according to standards
    you maintain safe work environments for both barbers and clients

  7. Select appropriate tools and equipment for haircutting, shaving, and male facials.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify the principal tools and implements used in haircutting
    you identify parts of shears, clippers and razors
    you demonstrate the correct techniques for holding shears, comb, clippers, and razors
    you demonstrate proper disinfection and decontamination of haircutting tools
    you maintain tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
    you explain when to replace tools, equipment, and component parts

  8. Adhere to rules, regulations, and State statutes for barbering related services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Criteria
    you locate rules and regulations pertaining to competencies addressed in this course
    you interpret applicable rules, regulations and State standards
    you apply standards to barbering services and client procedures
    you maintain records and documentation as called for in State standards
    you maintain an awareness of changes to rules, regulations, and State standards through continuing education and lifelong learning