Barbering/Barber

The Barbering/Barber certificate program at Bates Technical College is a 1- to 2-year certificate offered by this public institution in Tacoma, WA. Within the barbering field (CIP 12.0402), the program prepares students with the foundational skills needed to pursue a barbering license and enter the profession in salons and barbershops.

Bates Technical College also offers a 2- to 4-year Barbering/Barber certificate for students seeking a more comprehensive credential, along with related programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Biomedical Technology/Technician. Students in this shorter program can expect training in haircutting techniques, shaving, scalp care, infection control, and preparation for the state barber licensing examination.