Take the Next Step with Our Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program
Master the Craft. Inspire the Next Generation.
Take your passion for barbering beyond the chair and into the classroom. Develop the instructional knowledge, leadership skills, and confidence to guide aspiring barbers as they build their skills and pursue their professional goals.
Program Overview
Take your barbering career beyond the chair and discover the rewarding opportunity to teach, mentor, and inspire future professionals. Campbellsville University's Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program is designed for individuals looking to expand their expertise and develop the skills needed to guide aspiring barbers in a professional learning environment.
Through a focus on instructional techniques, effective communication, classroom leadership, and professional responsibility, the program introduces students to the foundations of barbering education. Aspiring instructors can build on their industry knowledge while developing the confidence to share their skills, support student growth, and contribute to the future of the barbering profession.
- 400 Clock-Hour Program: Complete 400 on-site clock hours combining theoretical instruction, technical skill development, and supervised teaching experience.
- Hands-On Teaching Experience: Gain practical experience through classroom observation, instructor assistance, demonstrations, and supervised teaching in classroom and shop-floor environments.
- Instructional Skills and Techniques: Explore educational psychology, lesson planning, classroom management, instructional methods, and student assessment to build a foundation in effective teaching.
- Interactive Learning: Engage with audiovisual presentations, online learning activities, lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises that support different learning styles.
- State Licensing Exam Preparation: Strengthen your theoretical knowledge and practical teaching abilities through coursework, written assessments, and hands-on evaluations designed to help prepare you for the Kentucky State Licensing Examination.
- Three Kentucky Locations: Pursue your instructor training at Campbellsville University's Campbellsville, Harrodsburg, or Somerset locations.
Campbellsville University's Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program is designed to help licensed barbering professionals transition into teaching through a combination of educational theory, practical instruction, and supervised experience.
Offered at the Campbellsville, Harrodsburg, and Somerset locations, the program includes 400 on-site clock hours of training focused on developing the knowledge, confidence, and instructional techniques needed to educate future barbers.
Key areas of study include:
- Educational Psychology: Understanding how students learn and applying effective teaching strategies.
- Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development: Creating organized lessons and meaningful learning experiences.
- Classroom Management: Building a productive, engaging, and professional learning environment.
- Instructional Methods: Learning techniques for presenting information, demonstrating skills, and guiding student development.
- Assessment Methods: Evaluating student progress through practical demonstrations, assignments, and examinations.
- The Art of Teaching: Developing communication, presentation, and mentorship skills.
- Business Methods: Exploring business concepts relevant to barbering education.
- Technical Skills Instruction: Learning how to teach haircutting, design, chemical services, and other essential barbering techniques.
- Students also participate in instructor observation, teaching demonstrations, and supervised practice in classroom and shop-floor settings.
Required Courses:
- BIP 001 – Barbering Apprentice Instructor I
- BIP 002 – Barbering Apprentice Instructor II
These courses fulfill the program's required 400 clock hours and help prepare students for the Kentucky State Licensing Examination.
Explore the University Catalog for the Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program to review curriculum requirements, course information, and additional program details.
Ready to take your barbering expertise into the classroom? Campbellsville University's Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program is designed for licensed professionals who want to expand their careers through teaching and mentorship.
- Professional Licensure: Applicants must be licensed barbering professionals seeking to pursue instructor training.
- Program Commitment: Students must complete 400 on-site clock hours of theoretical instruction, technical skill development, and supervised teaching.
- Academic Performance: Students are required to maintain a minimum 70% grade average throughout the program, in accordance with Kentucky state board requirements.
- State Board Application Fee: Students are responsible for a separate $100 application fee to the Kentucky Board of Barbering.
For experienced barbers who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed, becoming an instructor offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the profession. Campbellsville University's Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program helps licensed professionals develop the teaching techniques, classroom management skills, and practical experience needed to guide the next generation of barbers.
Through supervised teaching, instructional training, and preparation for the Kentucky State Licensing Examination, students can take meaningful steps toward careers in barbering education.
Potential Career Opportunities:
- Licensed Barbering Instructor
- Barber School Educator
- Technical or Vocational Instructor
- Barbering Training Specialist
- Barbering Education Coordinator
- Barbering Demonstrator or Platform Educator
- Barbering School Owner or Operator
Whether you're interested in teaching at a barbering school, mentoring aspiring professionals, or eventually leading your own educational program, instructor training can help you build on your industry experience and pursue new professional opportunities.
Campbellsville University's Barbering Apprentice Instructor Program is designed to help licensed barbering professionals develop the knowledge and instructional skills needed to pursue instructor licensure in Kentucky. Through 400 clock hours of theoretical education, practical training, and supervised teaching, students prepare for the Kentucky State Licensing Examination while strengthening their understanding of effective teaching methods and professional standards.
The curriculum incorporates written assessments, practical evaluations, and instructional experiences that support professional growth and help aspiring educators prepare for the responsibilities of teaching in the barbering industry.
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