The purpose of the Barbering program is to prepare a student for employment as restricted barbers or barbers. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully passing the State of Florida Restricted Barber or Barber License Examination.

Click the link below to view the Barbering Info Session Power Point –

Barbering Info Session

Hours

900 hours – 28 weeks

Day Time Classes

February Class: Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

September Class: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Cost

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

$5,043.00

(**All fees subject to change)

2024-2025 Barbering Cost Sheet

Admission Requirements

General Admissions Procedures Apply
16 years & older may apply
Participation in an Information Session
High School Diploma – Standard or GED recommended
High School Transcript

Location

Marion Technical College – Extension Location

1614 East Fort King Street

Testing requirements

Students may need to take a Basic Skills Exam no later than the sixth week of class. This exam will not affect your acceptance into the program. Please submit all official transcripts (High School, GED, Associates degree or higher) prior to the start of your program start date for possible exemption. Students will be notified after they have been accepted into a program whether or not they will be required to take the exam.

Required Forms

You will receive additional paperwork by email after applying online. Please allow up to two business days for the email to come through. Students may also visit the campus located at 1014 SW 7th Road, Ocala, FL, 34471 to pick up the paperwork in person. For further questions, please contact the school.

MTC Main Line | 352-671-7200

CTE Admissions Office | 352-671-4134

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$21,840 to $54,840*

*Based on state of Florida labor market statistics.

Employers

Flash Cutz Hair Studios
High Class Barber & Spa
Coconuts Barbershop
Sam Roll
Southern Scissorworks
Tommy J’s Barbershop

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Barbering Master Plan of Instruction
(PDF – opens in a new window)

Barbering laws and rules
Hairstyles and Haircutting
Mustache and beard design
Facials and Shaving
Chemical texture and color services
The science of hair and skin
Professional development and entrepreneurship

Industry Certifications

State of Florida Restricted Barber or Florida Barber License

Barbicide Certification

Aids/HIV Certification

Employment Opportunities

Barbershops
Salons
Spas
Sales / Product Representative
Trainers/Instructors
Traveling Platform Artists
Cruise Ships
Resorts
Spas
Entrepreneur

Business Advisors

Brandon Boland | Fade Factory Barber Shop
Brian Kuhn | Evolutions Hair Salon
Carla Williams Shaw | For Gentleman Only Barbershop

Eddie Hamilton | Head Doctors Barbershop
Raymond L. Correa | Flash Cutz Hair Studios

Richard & Deana Nelson | Shades Of Beauty
Tonya Oram | Sam Rou & Company

Steps To Enrollment

Step 1

Complete & Submit Online Application. Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.

Please check AGE requirements before applying at https://mariontc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Program-Schedule-Age-Requirements.pdf
Step 2

Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.
Step 3

Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

Step 4

You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.
Step 5

Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

Barbering

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