Cosmetology to Class A Barber Crossover, OSA

Stephanie Lindsey
Division Chair, Human Services
slindsey@nctc.edu
(940) 668-3314

All NCTC Cosmetology program curriculum is governed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and helps prepare graduates to take the associated state TDLR examinations.

Two Cosmetology Level 1 Workforce Certificates are available

• Cosmetology
• Esthetics

To enroll in any Cosmetology Certificate program, student must:

• Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date
• Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation
• Complete the required Cosmetology department paperwork
• Complete financial aid forms if applicable
• Provide applicable transcripts

The Barber Occupational Skills Award is available once a Cosmetology Operator license is acquired.

Students enrolled in any of these programs must be able to:

• Stand for long periods without a break
• Use hands to complete manual dexterity skills
• Study in a room where noise may be present
• Accept and be willing to work with students and clients of all demographics and characteristics
• Must not be allergic to chemicals or scents
• Submit a record of criminal history to TDLR before enrolling

Occupational Skills Award

The primary purpose of the Cosmetology to Class A Barber Crossover program is to train individuals who hold a cosmetology operator license in the State of Texas to provide the services of a Barber. The courses consist of 112 hours in theory and 208 hours in practical training. The subjects covered include the History of Barbering, Shaving, Men's Haircutting and Tapering, Beard and Mustache Trimming and Design, and Hair Color Review. To become a licensed Barber in a Cosmetology Crossover program you must:

• Hold an active Texas Cosmetology Operator (or Cosmetology Operator Instructor) license,
• Complete the 300-hour Class-A Barbering course in a TDLR-licensed barber school,
• Pass the required Class-A Barber written and practical exams, and
• Submit an application with the required fee.

Students will attend classes two days per week for one 16-week semester. Classes are typically on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8am-5pm.

Students are required to wear scrubs (color chosen each semester) monogrammed with their first name and NCTC logo and will be required to wear a black barber jacket.