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General Information
School Philosophy
Since opening in 1930,
the Harris Barber College has been dedicated to training students in
theory and practical skills necessary to become barbers in the state
of North Carolina. The school believes in developing the student's
integrity and motivation in order for them to become successful
barber-stylist. Every effort is made to ensure that each student
receives well-balanced training, responding to the need of the
industry.
HBC
HBC follows the
curriculum suggested by the State of North Carolina. A student must
complete 1528 hours of classroom and practical training in less than
nine months. Subject covered include, but are not limited to:
| » NC Barber Law |
» Chemistry |
| » Ethics |
» Men's & Women's Hair Styling |
| » Traditional Barber Course |
» Permanent Waving |
| » Management |
» Hair Coloring |
Textbook theory is tested
on a weekly basic and a licensed instructor always checks practical
work on the clinic floor. Practical experience gained from the public
coming to the institute for hair care services is a strong point of
this course of instruction. Students receive "hand on"
training, thereby putting textbook theory into practice.
Course Objective
The ultimate objective of
Harris Barber College is to prepare student to pass the North Carolina
State Board Examination. This qualifies them to practice barbering in
the state as licensed barbers.
An additional objective
is to provide training that enables graduates to function effectively
in today's full-service salons. This requires that student be trained
in the basics of every service performed in salons today. It is our
desire that students be exposed to sound business practices.
Admission
Requirements
To qualify for admission
to the Institute, an enrolling student must meet the following
requirements:
 | An interview and acceptance
by the school. |
| Prospective students must
have obtained a minimum of an eighth grade education or a GED
certificate. |
| Students may start school on
any Tuesday, providing an open position is available. |
| The Student Enrollment
Agreement must be signed prior to starting date. |
State Requirements
Upon graduation, application is
made to the North Carolina State Board of Barber Examiners to take the
required certification exam. A theory and practical examination is
given by the state. There is no apprenticeship program in North
Carolina. After successful completion of the examination, a student is
licensed to practice in any registered barbershop or salon in the
State of North Carolina. Advice is available if a student wishes to
apply for licensing in other states.
Instructors
There are two full time
and one part time instructors assigned to the school. The lead
instructor is responsible for the floor supervision in addition to
Tobias McLean. All three personally supervise students as they
interact with the public.
School Director
Tobias McLean holds a
Master Barber and Cosmetology Licenses from the state of North
Carolina. He has been an active barber-stylist for more than 20 years.
Harris Barber College was founded in 1930, Tobais assumed current
Director leadership of the in early 1994.
Pervious Training
Harris Barber College
will accept all hours approved by the North Carolina State Barber
Board for credit towards completion of the required 1528 hours
of instruction.
Placement
HBC maintains a placement
service to assist graduates in obtaining employment. However, HBC
cannot guarantee a position. Many shops and salons recognize the high
level of quality training the graduates receive and regularly contact
the institute for employee. HBC placement services, over the years,
has been extremely successful.
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