Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits7.5PrerequisiteBAR 100, 115, and 117 with grades of "C" or better Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionand Cosmetology Business and Professions Code Section 7321 provides that a student: (a) is not less than 17 years of age, (b) has completed the 10th grade in the public schools of this state or its equivalent. Students must have a minimum of 500 hours to enter this course. This course provides a barbering program orientation, with instruction on life skills, hazardous substances, basic labor laws, and physical and sexual assault awareness. Technical and theoretical knowledge is covered as it directly relates to the basic skills of all phases of barbering. The course material includes subjects in first aid, bacteriology, disinfecting, sanitation, decontamination, health and safety, electricity, haircutting, chemistry, hair coloring and lightening, hair structure, the pH scale, and anatomy and physiology. This course requires all necessary examinations to be passed at 75% or higher for a proof of training document to test for The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology license. 