Art & Design
Barbering
Learn the techniques and skills required to start a career in barbering in a salon-like environment. Learn from highly trained industry professionals and train with real clients.
About The Program
In the Barbering diploma program you will practice the latest techniques and explore products specific to this field. This in-demand barbering program is offered at our Saint John location in New Brunswick. The barbering courses focuses on haircuts, cutting and trimming of facial hair, hair colouring, colour assessments and corrections and sanitizing of workstations, tools, and equipment. Throughout the program, you will gain valuable experience working with real clients in our campus barbershop.
Career Opportunites
The Barbering program will qualify grads to pursue positions in Barbershops, Salons, Personal Care Industry and Self-employment.
Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads
- Class Act Barbershop
- The Barber Of Sackville
- Famous Barber Shop
- Chubby’s Barbershop & Gentleman’s Supply
- Procut’s
- Sailor Bub’s
- Ed’S Barbershop
- Scallywags Barbershop
Salary
Employment Rate*
Average Wage/hr**
High Wage/hr**
*Employment Rate based on 2021 contactable Eastern graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: 6341 - **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec. 2022.
Program Details
Launch a career you love in under one year. Successful graduates of the Saint John barber school will be eligible to write the New Brunswick Registered Barber Association examination. Achieving a passing grade on this exam will allow graduates to practice as registered apprentice barbers.
Students enrolled in the program receive:
- Hands-on training at a barbershop
- CPR/First Aid Training
- WHMIS Training
The Saint John program is approved by the New Brunswick Registered Barbers Association.
Course Listings: New Brunswick
St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid/Heartstart Training/WHMIS
Onsite Barbershop
Barbershop Operations
Barbering Practical I
Barbering Practical II
Barbering Practical III
Professional Skills for Barbering
Barbering Theory I
Barbering Theory II
Bookkeeping Fundamentals
Barbering Theory II
Career Planning & Preparation - Level I
Career Planning & Preparation - Level II
Barbering Practical with Assessment
Introduction to Barbering Science
Student Success Strategies
Admission Requirements
- Student has Grade 12 or equivalent or meets criteria for Mature Student Status.
- Mature students must be 19 years of age, pass a qualifying test, and provide a Letter of Intent OR resume that supports their skills and aptitudes to be successful in the program.
- The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 12.
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