Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13A - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Subtitle 04 - SPECIFIC SUBJECTS
Chapter 13A.04.20 - Program for Barbers
Section 13A.04.20.02 - Program Completer Requirements for Barbers

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13A.04.20.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A program of instruction for barber shall require a minimum of 1,200 locally determined clock hours of instruction of which:

(1) 200 hours shall be theory and demonstration; and

(2) 1,000 hours shall be practical application.

B. The program shall include instruction in each of the following topics with hours as assigned by the local school system:

(1) Careers in barbering;

(2) Personal development;

(3) Bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation;

(4) Implements, equipment, and supplies;

(5) Techniques of honing and stropping;

(6) Fundamentals of shaving;

(7) Shampooing and rinsing;

(8) Fundamentals and techniques of haircutting;

(9) Techniques of cutting and styling curly and over-curly hair;

(10) Techniques of mustache and beard trimming, and design;

(11) Fundamentals of scalp and hair services;

(12) Massage techniques;

(13) Facial services;

(14) Fundamentals of hair styling;

(15) Fundamentals of permanent waving;

(16) Fundamentals of chemical hair relaxing;

(17) Hair coloring;

(18) Hair pieces;

(19) Histology;

(20) Diseases and disorders of skin, scalp, and hair;

(21) Anatomy and physiology in related barbering;

(22) Electricity;

(23) Related basic chemistry for barbering;

(24) Barber shop management; and

(25) State laws and regulations.

C. Related Instruction.

(1) Related instruction, not to exceed 240 hours, may apply toward the 1,200-hour requirement when the teacher of barbering approves hours for documented student participation in any of the following activities:
(a) Organizational activities of the Skills USA which are directly related to the subject of barbering;

(b) School-sponsored field trips planned for in the barber curriculum;

(c) Work-study employment after successful completion of 800 hours of barbering instruction, which is supervised by a master barber and conducted under a work-based learning agreement with the school.

(2) The supervisor shall report on all matters concerning the student's progress in work-study employment as described in §C(1)(c) of this regulation to the work-study coordinator, or if none is assigned, to the school's teacher of barbering.

D. The barber teacher may certify the student's eligibility for admission to the State licensing examination upon:

(1) Demonstrated competency upon the completion of the required minimum number of hours in the program; and

(2) Certification of successful evaluation of the student's work by the teacher of barbering.

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