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Course Syllabus

COSB 1015 Basic Barbering Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Services Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 4; Lecture: 0; Lab: 12
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 180
  • Corequisites: COSB 1000, COSB 1005, COSB 1100
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 6
  • Maximum Class Size: 8

Course Description

This course covers practical experience in the area of shampooing and scalp treatments, manicures and facials, all types of men's haircuts, hair and beard design, care and styling of hairpieces, and straight razor shaving with an emphasis on all barber specific services. Lab instruction and practice are an integral part of this program.

Justification

This lab course and the Basic Cosmetology Lab course are the main lab components for the COSB 1000 series.

This course is required by the State Cosmetology Board to prepare students in cosmetology/barbering theory and practices. The course content will give the practical experiences necessary to help prepare the student to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Licensure Examination (NIC test).

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will maintain a clean work environment and follow the proper procedures for safety and infection control.
  2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices related to barbering skills; i.e. general hair care, men's styling, barber cuts, straight razor shaves, beard trimming and design, facials, and nail care.
  3. Students will demonstrate his or her understanding of the process of communication. Evaluating client's needs and the action required to produce the clients expectations.

Course Content

Course objectives will be accomplished by providing students with learning experiences in the following subject areas: -practice methods to ensure personal health and well-being -maintaining a clean working environment -proper draping and shampooing -hair, scalp, nail and skin analysis -basic haircutting, using shears, razor and clippers -basic shaving, hair removal, and facial techniques -safety precautions for straight razor shaving -men specific manicures and pedicures -beard and mustache trimming -fitting and caring for artificial hair pieces-basic communication skills -use of first aid for cuts, burns, and other emergencies