Vocational Certificate Program

A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

The purpose of these programs is to prepare individuals for employment as restricted licensure barbers or full licensed barber-stylists; or to provide supplemental training to individuals previously or currently employed in the barbering profession. Instruction is designed to qualify students for successful completion of the Florida Barber Restricted or Full License written and practical examinations. Program content includes, but is not limited to, the development of communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, demonstrated technical and manipulative skills, a knowledge of chemistry, physiology, sanitation and bacteriology as related to barbering, and Florida Barber laws, rules and regulations.

The Full licensure barber-styling program at FCCJ is a three-semester certificate program consisting of 1,200 contact hours, requiring daily attendance. Instruction includes classroom theory, laboratory practice, and the study of chemical applications. Following the successful completion of a minimum of 1,200 program hours and required services, students are qualified to take the Florida Barber Full Licensure Examination for employment in this field. This program is at North Campus. For information call 766-5559.

The Restricted licensure barbering program at FCCJ is a two to three semester certificate program consisting of 1,000 contact hours, requiring daily attendance. Instruction includes classroom theory and laboratory practice. Following the successful completion of a minimum of 1,000 program hours and required services, students are qualified to take the Florida Barber Restricted Licensure Examination for employment in this field. This program is at North Campus. For information call 766-5559.

Application

This is a selective access program that admits students in the fall, spring, and summer terms. To be eligible for this program students must score at ninth grade levels or above in reading, mathematics, and language on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students scoring below these levels will be required to take the appropriate basic skills classes to assist in meeting these minimum levels.

Applicants for the school of cosmetology and barbering are evaluated for admission on a ranking scale of 10-5. Position on the scale is determined by the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) score. The TABE test must be taken prior to applying for either the cosmetology, barbering or nail specialist program. The official score is submitted with the application for admission. While not required for admission, credit will be given for related work experience and completion of high school or high school equivalency degree as follows: .25 points per full year up to four years for work experience and .5 points for high school diploma and .25 points for completion of the high school equivalency degree.

Related work experience must be documented by former employer(s) on company letterhead stating term of employment and job duties. Official transcripts and GED® test scores, when applicable, must also be provided at the time of application.

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Restricted Barber Licensure (A)

Professional Courses
 

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematics Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
COS 0500 Barber-Styling I	120
COS 0510 Barber-Styling II	120
COS 0520 Barber-Styling III	120
COS 0540 Barber-Styling V	120
COS 0550 Barber-Styling VI	120
COS 0551 Barber-Styling VII	120
COS 0552 Barber-Styling VIII	120
COS 0590 Professional Barber-Styling I	120
COS 0931 Selected Topics in Barbering	48
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS	1,008

Full Barber Licensure (B)

Professional Courses
 

Course Number and Title	Contact Hours
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematics Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
COS 0500 Barber-Styling I	120
COS 0510 Barber-Styling II	120
COS 0520 Barber-Styling III	120
COS 0530 Barber-Styling IV	120
COS 0540 Barber-Styling V	120
COS 0550 Barber-Styling VI	120
COS 0551 Barber-Styling VII	120
COS 0552 Barber-Styling VIII	120
COS 0590 Professional Barber-Styling I	120
COS 0591 Professional Barber-Styling II	120
COS 0931 Selected Topics in Barbering (optional)
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS	1,200