Barber | Milwaukee Area Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEconomics and AccountingPsychology

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessOral ComprehensionNear VisionManual DexterityFinger DexterityOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSelective AttentionSpeech ClarityProblem Sensitivity

Tasks

Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, h

Technology

Calendar and scheduling softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable barber chairsBarber scissorsCurling ironsDesktop computersElectric shaversFacial hair trimmersHair styling combsHandheld blow dryersHandheld electric hair clippersHot air brushesLaptop computersLatherizing machinesPointed tweezersProtective capesRat tail combs

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium39-5011.00	Barbers	title_inference	$38,960 median$78,440 top	+4.21%	310

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Sterilization equipment and sanitation logs — maintain instrument cleanliness and document compliance records routinely across a full day of barbershop appointments.
Draping and client preparation workflow — execute protective cloth placement efficiently and independently for varied client postures and service types.
Clippers, scissors, and blow dryers — deliver complete haircuts aligned with current hairstyle trends and client instructions with minimal oversight in a production barbershop.
Client consultations — conduct open-ended conversations to identify style preferences, adapting recommendations to face shape and hair texture in familiar service scenarios.
Shop cleanliness standards — manage workstation sanitation and floor sweeping between back-to-back appointments without prompting from management.
Razor and lather application — perform full beard shaves and precise neckline shaping independently, adjusting pressure and angle for different skin types.
Payment processing and service records — accurately log all services and handle cash, card, and digital payments using POS software during routine daily operations.
Beard and moustache styling — shape and trim facial hair to client specifications consistently, selecting appropriate scissor or trimmer techniques for varying growth patterns.
Social perceptiveness — read client mood and comfort cues during services, adjusting communication style to maintain a positive chair-side experience.
Scheduling software — use calendar and appointment management tools to book, confirm, and adjust client appointments within established shop protocols.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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