Barber Teacher Training (500 Hours) Course Information

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) COURSE DESCRIPTION

(SOC 25-1194.00, CIP Code 12.0413)
(This program is not offered at this time.)
The curriculum involves 500 hours (3 years of experience) to satisfy Illinois State requirements. The course includes extensive instructional experience in Professional Practices, Teaching Techniques, Communication, Coaching, Servicing, Salon Management, Student Teaching and Game Planning.

*Graduates will be prepared for an entry level barber teacher position.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 500 clock hours (3 years of experience)

The course is divided into pre-clinical instruction and clinical service learning experiences. The primary purpose of the barber teacher training course is to train students in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitudes and ethics necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in job entry level positions in instructing cosmetology or related fields. Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) COURSE OUTLINE

Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Tinley Park barber teacher training course will be divided into three (3) designations:

1. Psychology and Methodology: These classes focus on the theory of teaching, using Milady’s Master Educator textbook, including weekly tests.
2. Student Teaching: You will learn to write lesson plans and do actual teaching from your lesson plans. There will be a practical teaching evaluation of your teaching skills.
3. Objectives: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:
   • Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self confidence.
   • Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
   • Understand employer-employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
   • Perform the basic skills necessary for teaching including writing lesson plans, performing demonstrations, directing Future Professionals projects, using library resources and audiovisual aids, supervising lab floor operations.
   • Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, wardrobe style and color application for the client’s total image.
   • Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.
     
     To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, fashions, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.

• An approved school that intends to provide barber teacher training shall provide a curriculum that includes a minimum of 1000 clock hours or a 34 credit-hour equivalency (1 credit hour equals 30 clock hours) in the following areas:
  • Practice of Barber;
  • Theory of Barber;
  • Methods of teaching; and
  • School Management
• ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The 500 clock hour barber teacher training course shall be based upon 3 years of practical experience as a barber and shall consist of a minimum of 50 hours in each of the subject areas. The remaining hours shall be at the discretion of the school as listed in the course outline.

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Tinley Park meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:

The course is divided into Postgraduate Training, Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.

Hybrid Learning hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the school facility.

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 500-hour course:

1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module. Depending on the  length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
2. 250 hour skill evaluation exam: The 250 hour skill evaluation exam must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
3. 250 hour written exam: (There is not a required time frame for students to complete services. The information is for the student’s use.) The 250 hour written exam must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
4. 500 hour written exam: This test is an overview of all related Barber subjects, i.e., anatomy, chemistry, etc. Law, and other items covered on the state Barber exam. The 500 hour written exam must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
5. Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 75% or  higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only  students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments. 

BARBER TEACHER TRAINING (500 HOURS) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The programs are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, distance education and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the Future Professional must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements:

1. Apple iPad
2. Download Bandwidth 5+ Mbps
3. Milady MindTap
4. Safari 13
5. Zoom