Course

50-502-598 Barber Laws, Infection Control, and Chemical Texture Services for Barber Apprenticeship
Course Information
Description
Apprentices will examine the rules and regulations for barbers in Wisconsin.  In addition, the course explores safety, sanitation, disinfection, and infection control practices and procedures that are common to all aspects of the barbershop and salon.   Apprentices will also examine the theory and concepts surrounding chemical relaxing and permanent waving as mandated by the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Codes for the barbers. This course is recommended as the third semester of the barbering apprenticeship related instruction.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Apply State laws to barbering practices and client services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Objective Test
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    you identify Rules of the Department of Regulation and licensing
    you describe how Act 190 provides guidelines to barbers and the trade
    you define terms and concepts conveyed in State standards
    you relate barbering rules to salon practices and client services

  2. Apply principles of salon ecology to barber practices and client services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Oral Test
    Criteria
    you explain basic microbiology concepts
    you identify the procedures and precautions used in schools and salons in sanitation
    you adhere to disinfection and sterilization techniques correctly
    you apply basic first aid techniques
    you interpret State standards accurately
    you follow manufacturer's specifications

  3. Apply principles of chemical relaxing to State standards and client services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Oral Test
    Criteria
    you demonstrate safety and decontamination procedures for the virgin/retouch relaxer applications
    you demonstrate proper draping for chemical service performed
    you explain the difference between hydroxide and thio relaxers
    you demonstrate the virgin chemical relaxer application
    you demonstrate the retouch chemical relaxer application
    you identify the tools, implements, and equipment needed to perform hair relaxing procedures
    you explain consultation questioning techniques
    you post-service skills related to products and follow-up home hair care maintenance
    you interpret State standards related to relaxing and related chemical services

  4. Apply principles of perming to State standards and client services.
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Oral Test
    Criteria
    you explain the factors of hair analysis for chemical services
    you explain the proper cleaning and disinfecting of all tools and equipment
    you follow safety and decontamination procedures
    you perform texture services
    you explain the chemical actions that take place during various permanent services
    you describe the various types of permanent waving solutions
    you list the main chemicals used in permanent waving
    you explain appropriate consultation questioning techniques
    you prepare clients for chemical services
    you identify tools, implements, and equipment needed for basic perms
    you interpret State standards applicable to perming and chemical services