SECTION 175:10-3-45. Barber course entrance and curriculum requirements

(a)   Entrance requirements. A Barber course entrance requirements are the same as for a Basic cosmetology course pursuant to OAC 175:10-3-16.

(1)   Each student shall be provided an approved textbook or manual before commencing classroom training.

(2)   A Barber student shall not be allowed to perform patron services until such time as he/she has been trained in safety and disinfection procedures on the clinic services performed under the direct supervision of a licensed Instructor.

(b)   Curriculum requirements. The 1500 clock hour curriculum for the barber course is prescribed as follows: (Note: Hours may be measured in credits and ratio as recognized by the United States Department of Education or by a regional or national accreditation entity recognized by the United States Department of Education.)

(1)   Safe work practices, infection control, bacteriology, implements, tools, equipment, sterilization, disinfection and safety 155 clock hours

(2)   Salesmanship, job search, shop management, history of barbering and professional image 175 clock hours

(3)   Anatomy, physiology, chemistry, electricity and light therapy, properties and disorders of skin, scalp and hair, hair and scalp treatments 200 clock hours

(4)   Facial massage and treatment 40 clock hours

(5)   Haircutting and styling 580 clock hours

(6)   Chemical relaxing, soft curl perms, permanent waving 95 clock hours

(7)   Hair coloring 150 clock hours

(8)   Men's hairpieces, mustache, beard design and shaving 65 clock hours

(9)   Board rules, regulations and statutes 40 clock hours

(10)   Total hours 1500 hours

(c)   Public barber school. The 1500 clock hour curriculum (1000 hours pure barber plus 500 hours of barber related high school subjects) is prescribed for public school, parochial school, private school or home schooled students in the following situations:

(1)   Barber students that are currently attending high school, parochial, private school or a home school.

(2)   Persons that did not otherwise complete their barber training while registered as a barber student in high school, parochial school, or a home school.

(A)   Students who shall qualify for training in this matter must complete 1000 clock hours in a Basic barber course and 500 hours of approved related subjects. The official parochial, private school or home school high school transcript shall serve as documentation for the 500 hours of related instruction. The transcript must show passing grades in related subjects and completion of at least the first semester of the twelfth (12^th) grade. Related subjects shall run concurrently with and shall be in no instance older than three (3) years at time of enrollment in a barber school course. The curriculum as follows has a recommended completion time of two (2) school years.

(B)   Adult students registered in a barber school are not eligible to train under the 1000 hours pure barber plus 500 hours of barber related high school subjects unless qualified under (c) (1) and (2) of this rule.

(d)   Minimum barber student training supplies. Barber training supplies are required as follows:

(1)   one (1) approved text on theory of barbering

(2)   one (1) razor-type hair shaper and shaper blades

(3)   one (1) pair each hair cutting shears and thinning shears

(4)   one (1) tweezer

(5)   six (6) assorted hair brushes

(6)   twelve (12) combs (including tail, all purpose and/or barber-type)

(7)   one (1) shampoo cape

(8)   permanent wave rods

(9)   other hair restructuring supplies

(10)   an adequate supply of applicator bottles or chemical bowl and brush

(11)   an adequate supply of protective gloves (disposable)

(12)   an adequate supply of neck strips

(13)   an adequate supply of hair clippers

(14)   an adequately supplied products dispensary to appropriately train students in classes

(15)   visual aid equipment in addition to the chalk or marker board

[Source: Added at 31 Ok Reg 1107, eff 11-1-14; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1681, eff 9-11-15; Amended at 34 Ok Reg 1042, eff 9-11-17; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 157, eff 10-24-17 (emergency); Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1079, eff 9-14-18]