Barbering/Barber

The Barbering/Barber certificate program at New River Community and Technical College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Beaver, WV. The program is part of the cosmetology and barbering field (CIP 12.0402) and prepares students to perform hair cutting, styling, shaving, and other personal grooming services in barbershop settings, typically in preparation for state licensure.

New River Community and Technical College offers several related personal care and technical programs, including Cosmetology and Aesthetician/Esthetician certificates, along with programs in Lineworker, Computer and Information Systems Security, and System/Networking Management. Students in the Barbering program can expect training in hair cutting techniques, scalp treatments, facial hair grooming, sanitation practices, and the applicable West Virginia state board examination requirements for barber licensure.