I had never cut hair in my life. But the barbering instructors were amazing and it was all hands-on training. Everyday I learned something new and made sure I mastered each skill.
$2,375
14 months
9/2/2025
November 1st - February 28th
November 1st - February 28th
Main Campus
for OTECH Grads
by 2032 in Utah
I had never cut hair in my life. But the barbering instructors were amazing and it was all hands-on training. Everyday I learned something new and made sure I mastered each skill.
Barbering Graduate
I’m going to school for free…working full-time helping my mom…money I’d pay for school goes back to my family.
Barbering Graduate
Learn various types of haircutting, layering with shears and razor, clipper cutting, and fading.
Learn methods to take care of clients’ facial hair, including fall face shaves, beard cuts, and lineups.
Learn to create the latest men’s hairstyles and teach clients how to style at home.
Understand and identify various skin and scalp disorders, practice proper sanitation, and learn the safe use of tools and implements.
Learn the history and evolution of barbering, professional ethics, and effective client communication.
Understand the benefits of scalp health and prescribe the right products to clients.
Provide haircutting, styling, and grooming services to clients in their homes, offices, or other locations, rather than a traditional barbershop.
Manage all aspects of a barbering business, including operations, staff, customer service, finances, and marketing.
Promote and sell hair care products and tools to barbershops, salons, and other beauty professionals.
Oversee the operations of a barbershop franchise, ensuring adherence to company standards and driving business growth.
The Barbering program is designed to prepare students for employment in a salon or barber shop. Students in this program develop communication, professional behavior, and the care skills of working in a salon business. Students work with guests in a well-equipped salon and perform these skills with the newest techniques, products, and equipment in the industry. They learn to communicate with customers, analyze hair, perform the duties of hair cutting, shaving, and facial hair design.
This program includes 1,000 clock time hours of instruction as required by the State of Utah for licensure. Upon completing the program, students are prepared to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology/Barbering Licensure examination required for licensure.
Classroom Hours
Day: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Eve: M-Th 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Enrollment open to
Adults, High school students
Credit transfer options
Available to view here
Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
$2,420.00
Estimated Materials Cost
$1,234.25
Estimated High School Student Cost
$915.30
Financial Aid Eligibility
Scholarship: Yes
VA: Yes
Pell Grant: Yes
| Program Materials | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Required | New |
| Barbering Apron/ Smock | ✔ | $35.00 |
| Barbering Kit | ✔ | $861.00 |
| Milady Milady Standard Barbering Textbook package and CIMA access card. 6th. Edition. cengage, 2017. ISBN: 9780357993927 | ✔ | $338.25 |
| Subtotal of Required Materials | $1,234.25 |
| Amount | Item |
|---|---|
| Brushes/Combs | |
| 2 | 8in Flat Top Comb White |
| 3 | 7.25in Barber Comb Black |
| 2 | 8in Flat Top Comb Black |
| 6 | D52 Styling 1 Comb |
| 1 | Elite Ceramic Rnd Brsh 1.75 |
| 1 | Vent Brush |
| 2 | Andis Clipper Comb Blk |
| 2 | Andis Clipper Comb Wht |
| Cutlery | |
| 1 | Select one: Right Handed: Aspen 6.5in 33t Barber Thinner Left Handed: Aspen 6.5in 33t Left Thinner |
| 1 | Select one: Right Handed: Aspen 6.5in 33t Barber Thinner Left Handed: Aspen 6.5in 33t Left Thinner |
| 1 | Fromm 4pc Zip Tool Case Black Empty |
| 1 | Fromm Shaper Blades 10pk |
| 1 | Shaper W/1 Blade E.A. 107 |
| Face/Body | |
| 1 | Shoulder Bag Black |
| Hair Accessories/Apparel | |
| 1 | 4.5in Gator Clips 6pk |
| Mens Grooming | |
| 1 | Dorco Prime Blds 10 Pk |
| 1 | Classic Straight Razor Black |
| Mannequins/Hair | |
| 1 | Aiden 16-18 100% Humanhr Brn |
| 1 | Aiden Beard 16-18 100%Hh B |
| Salon Essentials | |
| 1 | Handle Mirror Black 11 X7.5 |
| 1 | Spray Bottle 16oz Print |
| 1 | Denham Neck Duster #78 |
| 6 | Marvy Classy Cloth Clip 1 Ea |
| Salon Apparel | |
| 1 | Kids Hairstyling Cape 29×41 |
| 1 | All Purpose Cape Blk 44×58 |
| 1 | Hairstyling Cape Blk 44×58 |
| Styling Appliances | |
| 1 | Andis Master Clipper |
| 1 | Fromm Hair Dryer Gloss |
| 1 | 2 Magnetic Comb Set Sm 5 Pc |
| 1 | Andis Brush Blade Cleaning B |
| 1 | 5 Star Shaver Shaper |
| 1 | 5-Star Detailer Trimmer |
| 1 | Magic Cordless Clipper |
This program has no admission requirements. You may start your admissions application anytime.
Enrollment for the Barbering program will open only during designated application periods throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the program, please review the application periods and admission information to ensure a smooth application process.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARB1005 | Barber Basics I | 3 | $285 |
| BARB1011 | Barbering Theory and Practical I | 3 | $285 |
| BARB1016 | Barbering Theory and Practical II | 3 | $285 |
| BARB1021 | Barbering Clinic Floor I | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1026 | Barbering Clinic Floor II | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1031 | Barbering Clinic Floor III | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1036 | Barbering Clinic Floor IV | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1041 | Barbering Clinic Floor V | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1046 | Barbering Clinic Floor VI | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1051 | Barbering Clinic Floor VII | 2 | $190 |
| BARB1056 | Barbering Clinic Floor VIII | 2 | $190 |
| TEBA 1010 | Barbering Basics I | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1020 | Barber Advanced Theory and Practice | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1030 | Professional Development and Industry Specific Continuing Education | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1900 | Barbering Clinical I | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1910 | Barbering Clinical II | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1920 | Barbering Clinical III | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1930 | Barbering Clinical IV | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1940 | Barbering Clinical V | 3 | $285 |
| TEBA 1950 | Barbering Clinic Floor VI | 1 | $95 |
Fred Martinez has been a licensed barber for 40 years and has been with Ogden-Weber Technical College for over 18 years. Fred is over the Barbering program. He instructs various techniques in barbering, men’s haircuts, facial shaves, etc.
Office Hours
M-Th 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
F 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location
Cosmetology Building
fred.martinez@otech.edu
801-395-3796