Barber Apprenticeship
Barber Apprenticeship Program
Course Objective
The Barber Apprenticeship Program combines classroom instruction with supervised on-the-job training, allowing students to develop their technical skills while working alongside an approved barber mentor in a licensed barber shop.
Students receive foundational classroom education before transitioning into an apprenticeship environment where they gain practical experience under the supervision of an approved mentor.
Program Structure
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750 Clock Hours of classroom instruction at Barber Concierge Academy.
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Successful completion of the required theory curriculum.
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Eligibility to sit for the Tennessee Theory Examination.
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Placement with an approved Tennessee barber mentor.
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1,500 Apprenticeship Hours completed under the supervision of an approved mentor in a licensed barber shop.
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Requirements
Applicants must:
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Meet Tennessee Board admission requirements.
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Be at least 16 years of age.
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Be beyond the compulsory school attendance age.
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Complete the Barber Concierge Academy admissions process.
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Present valid government-issued identification.
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Non-U.S. citizens must provide valid documentation authorizing them to study in the United States.
A high school diploma or GED is not required for enrollment under current Tennessee law.
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