Entrance/Admission Requirements
(Programs of four hundred fifty (450) or more clock hours or the credit hour equivalent shall administer a basic skills examination to each student who enrolls, unless the student has provided evidence of a high school graduation diploma, general equivalency diploma, or its equivalent.)
To be accepted, a candidate must have a personal interview with an admissions representative who will evaluate the candidate.Below is the list of required documentation:
All applicants must be the minimum age of 16 years old.
Official high school transcript showing date of graduation or diploma, or
Official passing GED scores or Certificate.
Picture ID and Social Security card with number.
Alien Registration card/INS Proof or other documentation (if required).
When Affinity Hair Academy has reason to believe that a High School Diploma or GED is not valid, it reserves the right to reject that credential for admission and may require additional information in order to continue with the admission process.
Note: A high school diploma or GED from a foreign country must be translated and notarized.
Program Objective
The Affinity Hair Program is designed to equip the student with industry tools and help develop their skills and the ability to build a relationship with the client. The program is specifically designed to help the student master color, cut, styling, relaxing, shaving, business and more. Our objective is for the student, not only, receive a certificate upon completion but also have a career path.Measurable Performance Objectives
Receive the required number of clock hours of training.
Complete and receive passing grades on all practical graduation requirements and
projects to include examinations, both practical and theoretical.
Satisfactory pass final written and practical exams.
Receive a graduation certification or plaque.
Pass state board exam
Program Description
Our barbering classes teach Future Professionals to be proficient in Florida Law, Safety, Sanitation and Sterilization, Hair Structure and Chemistry, Hair cutting/Hairstyles, Shampooing, Shaves/Mustache/Beard, and Chemical Services. The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy Florida requirements.
Course Number
BAR 100
Course Title
Florida Law-Rules Regulations of Florida Department of Professional Regulation & Aids Education-Give students awareness of the spread of infectious diseases, such as HIV and AIDS and what measures can be taken to control infection (4 hour certificate from vendor); prepare students for licensure
Clock Hours
Hours: 125
Services
Course Number
BAR 105
Course Title
History, Life Skills, Professional Image & Communication- Barbers will learn the history of their career, establish new tools and image as a professional in the beauty industry
Clock Hours
Hours: 25
Services
Course Number
BAR 110
Course Title
Safety, Sanitation and Sterilization-Explain and understand the importance of decontamination and regulations for health and safety in the barbershop and learn the equipment used in barbering and understand the business types of business operations in barbering
Clock Hours
Hours: 325
Services
Course Number
BAR 115
Course Title
General Anatomy/Physiology, Basics of Chemistry, Electricity and Study of Skin-Students will learn importance physiology, anatomy to barbering profession, the organic & inorganic chemistry with understanding of electricity and structure, functions of the skin
Clock Hours
Hours: 50
Services
Course Number
BAR 120
Course Title
Shampooing and Treatment of Hair and Scalp-learn chemical composition of hair, disorders and treatments of hair and scalp and the different types of shampoos, proper techniques of shampooing and rinsing.
Clock Hours
Hours: 75
Services
Hours: 350
Course Number
BAR 125
Course Title
Facial Massage, Shaves/Mustache/Beard – Students will practice all areas of shaving techniques including softening of beard, and applications/theory of massage for facial treatments.
Clock Hours
Hours: 50
Services
Hours: 100
Course Number
BAR 130
Course Title
Haircutting/Hairstyles – The student learns all necessary techniques of hair cutting and styling for women and men including but not limited to, taper cuts, fades, flat tops, and standard haircuts using scissor over comb, clipper over comb, and freehand techniques. The student will learn all fourteen standard positions and strokes and hair replacements.
Clock Hours
Hours: 200
Services
Hours: 250
Course Number
BAR 135
Course Title
Chemical Services – Students will practice the application of chemical services, including but not limited to, permanent waving, coloring and bleaching, hair relaxing and curling on mannequins and customers under the supervision of an instructor.
Clock Hours
Hours: 350
Services
Hours: 300
TOTAL:
1200 Clock Hours
1000 Service Hours
The course numbering system uses a five or six digit alphanumeric identifier. The prefixes are characters that represent the type of course and the suffixes are numbers that represent the sequence in which they are taught.