Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Barbering Basics
Course Code
TECS1020
Course Hours
60
Course Credits
2
Description
This course covers barbering theory for the following subjects: history of barbering, tools and equipment, professional straight razor shaves, facial hair design, and haircutting and styling techniques for short hair. With instruction, students perform demonstrations and practical applications for each subject. Students demonstrate competency through assignments, testing and practical applications.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Explain the history of barbering including modern tools and implements used by barbers today.
• Demonstrate proper safety and sanitation procedures.
• Perform barbering skills related to facial hair design, haircutting and styling for short hair, and straight razor shaving services.
• Demonstrate proper use of clippers, scissors, straight blade razors, and other barbering implements.
• Demonstrate and learn practical applications while working on course-related content.
• Demonstrate and explain other theory, practical application, and procedures associated with barbering basics.
• Demonstrate beard and mustache cutting and trimming.
