Section 1175.332  Curriculum Requirements – 500-Hour Barber Course for Licensed Cosmetologists and Licensed Cosmetology Teachers

a)         The 500-hour barber course for licensed cosmetologists or licensed cosmetology teachers seeking licensure as a barber (see Section 2-10 of the Act), shall include a minimum of 500 clock hours of instruction and practical experience in subjects in the following categories as defined in Section 1175.330:

1)         Basic Training − 90 Hours, including the Act and this Part and sanitary standards;

2)         Shaving and Facial Hair Design – 50 Hours;

3)         Haircutting and Styling – 300 Hours;

4)         Chemical Texture Services – 30 Hours;

5)         Barbershop Management – 30 Hours.

b)         The school may provide online hours in theory, not to exceed 10% of the total hours.

c)         The school may include an internship as part of this course.

(Source:  Added at 42 Ill. Reg. 15159, effective August 10, 2018)