39-5011.00Apprenticeship

Barbers

Provide barbering services, such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair; trimming beards; or giving shaves.

Career Cluster:Healthcare & Human Services
Job Family:Personal Care and Service
Job Zone:Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Industry:Other Services (Except Public Administration)
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Key Tasks

  • Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.
  • Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.
  • Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.
  • Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.
  • Clean work stations and sweep floors.
  • Apply lather and shave beards or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.
  • Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or receive payment from customers.
  • Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.
  • Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, paying bills, and hiring and supervising personnel.
  • Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.
  • Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.
  • Order supplies.
  • Provide skin care and nail treatments.
  • Shampoo hair.
  • Recommend and sell lotions, tonics, or other cosmetic supplies.
  • Keep card files on clientele, recording notes of work done, products used and fees charged after each visit.
  • Curl, color, or straighten hair, using special chemical solutions and equipment.
  • Provide face, neck, and scalp massages.

Skills

Active Listening
60%
Speaking
53%
Social Perceptiveness
53%
Service Orientation
53%
Judgment and Decision Making
50%
Monitoring
47%
Critical Thinking
47%
Reading Comprehension
44%
Time Management
41%
Coordination
38%
Active Learning
38%
Persuasion
31%
Complex Problem Solving
31%
Operations Analysis
28%
Troubleshooting
25%
Management of Material Resources
25%
Negotiation
25%
Management of Personnel Resources
25%
Writing
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Equipment Maintenance
25%
Mathematics
22%
Repairing
22%
Operation and Control
22%
Equipment Selection
22%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Learning Strategies
22%
Systems Analysis
19%
Management of Financial Resources
19%
Instructing
16%
Systems Evaluation
16%
Technology Design
13%
Science
6%
Programming
0%
Installation
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
86%
Administration and Management
54%
English Language
54%
Economics and Accounting
51%
Psychology
50%
Mathematics
46%
Production and Processing
43%
Sales and Marketing
41%
Education and Training
39%
Administrative
35%
Public Safety and Security
35%
Design
34%
Communications and Media
33%
Chemistry
33%
Law and Government
32%
Personnel and Human Resources
31%
Computers and Electronics
29%
Mechanical
28%
Transportation
24%
Telecommunications
22%
Therapy and Counseling
18%
Foreign Language
17%
Engineering and Technology
15%
Biology
12%
Food Production
11%
Geography
7%
Fine Arts
7%
Medicine and Dentistry
6%
Physics
6%
Philosophy and Theology
4%
Sociology and Anthropology
3%
History and Archeology
2%
Building and Construction
0%

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Abilities

Arm-Hand Steadiness
72%
Near Vision
66%
Oral Comprehension
66%
Finger Dexterity
60%
Manual Dexterity
60%
Oral Expression
56%
Speech Recognition
56%
Speech Clarity
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Visualization
50%
Problem Sensitivity
50%
Control Precision
50%
Trunk Strength
50%
Deductive Reasoning
47%
Fluency of Ideas
44%
Inductive Reasoning
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Written Comprehension
44%
Information Ordering
44%
Originality
38%
Visual Color Discrimination
38%
Multilimb Coordination
35%
Extent Flexibility
31%
Category Flexibility
31%
Dynamic Strength
31%
Wrist-Finger Speed
31%
Written Expression
31%
Far Vision
28%
Stamina
28%
Depth Perception
28%
Perceptual Speed
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Flexibility of Closure
25%
Memorization
25%
Number Facility
22%
Static Strength
22%
Speed of Closure
22%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Mathematical Reasoning
19%
Gross Body Equilibrium
16%
Gross Body Coordination
16%
Reaction Time
13%
Rate Control
10%
Explosive Strength
6%
Response Orientation
6%
Dynamic Flexibility
3%
Sound Localization
0%
Night Vision
0%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
92%
Thinking Creatively
72%
Performing General Physical Activities
71%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
69%
Assisting and Caring for Others
62%
Handling and Moving Objects
61%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
60%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
57%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
55%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
55%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
53%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
52%
Scheduling Work and Activities
51%
Getting Information
51%
Controlling Machines and Processes
48%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
45%
Processing Information
44%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
42%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
41%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
40%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
40%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
40%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
39%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
38%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
38%
Analyzing Data or Information
36%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
35%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
34%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
32%
Selling or Influencing Others
32%
Developing and Building Teams
31%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
28%
Training and Teaching Others
27%
Coaching and Developing Others
24%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
22%
Staffing Organizational Units
19%
Documenting/Recording Information
18%
Performing Administrative Activities
17%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
12%
Working with Computers
11%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
6%

Work Context

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

98%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

95%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

95%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

95%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

91%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

90%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

85%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

84%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

84%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

84%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

82%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

81%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

71%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

67%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

59%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

59%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

58%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

58%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

56%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

51%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

49%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

48%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

48%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

46%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

41%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

39%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

38%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

38%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

37%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

36%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

36%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

35%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

32%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

31%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

28%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

22%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

18%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

17%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

17%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

15%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

14%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

13%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

12%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

9%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

3%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

2%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

1%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

1%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

1%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

1%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

0%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

0%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

0%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

0%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

0%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

0%

Education

Post-secondary certificate

29%

High school diploma or equivalent

25%

Less than high school diploma

21%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

73

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

48

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

44

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

44

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

29

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

0

Work Styles

Social Orientation
75%
Dependability
68%
Cooperation
63%
Attention to Detail
62%
Optimism
51%
Empathy
48%
Sincerity
46%
Self-Control
44%
Self-Confidence
38%
Cautiousness
33%
Humility
33%
Innovation
32%
Integrity
32%
Adaptability
30%
Initiative
27%
Stress Tolerance
27%
Achievement Orientation
26%
Intellectual Curiosity
21%
Perseverance
21%
Leadership Orientation
20%

Work Values

Relationships
67%
Achievement
61%
Working Conditions
42%
Independence
39%
Recognition
33%
Support
22%

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