Barbering - Distance Education

Barbering, 900 clock hours. The objective of the barbering program is to teach and prepare students for the state examination. After completing the necessary clock hours and services, the students will receive a certificate of completion and will be registered to take the state exam to become a licensed barber and enter the workforce in an entry level position. The barbering program is designed to train students in the areas of cutting, shaving, facial, waxing, and hair modification. Hair modifications include but are not limited to washing, cutting, styling, coloring, and straightening of hair. Other topics to be covered in this program include communication skills, human relations, infection controls, HIV/AIDS and business ethics.

At Winter Haven. Dive into the world of barbering, where precision meets style. Our barbering program focuses on the art of haircutting, beard grooming, and traditional shaving techniques. You’ll master the use of clippers, shears, and straight razors, while also exploring modern trends in men’s grooming.

Distance education. The catalog describes this as the Barbering program delivered by distance education at the Winter Haven campus, with tuition of $10,000 instead of $9,500. The catalog lists the program as 450 theory hours and 450 lab hours. UR Beauty & Barber Academy intends to incorporate Distance Education as part of its instructional delivery methods. However, no Distance Education programs or courses shall be offered, implemented, or advertised until full approval has been granted by both the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS) and the Commission for Independent Education (CIE).

How it is taught. The Academy utilizes a variety of teaching methods. Coursework from the book is taught through a combination of visual teaching methods, including the CIMA (online) platform by Milady, handouts, chalkboard, and notes, and lecturing on the subject material. Hands-on training is utilized to teach students how to perform services on their clients; instructors work with the students both one on one and in groups to demonstrate the proper way to perform services, and students have access to a media center with magazines, DVDs and laptops with internet access.

Graduation requirements. The following must be completed before graduation: the required number of services, the number of scheduled clock hours, a 70% or better grade average, a 70% or better on the final exam, and financial obligations paid in full or financial arrangements approved by the administrative office. Upon the successful completion of the Program courses, the student receives a Diploma.

Program length. Clock hours 900; theory hours 450; lab hours 450, from orientation and the science of biology through professional barbering, advanced barbering services and the business of barbering.

Partnered with MATRIX. Our students will learn MATRIX product and the use of the products, and MATRIX educational instructors provide lessons for our students in theory and clinic.

Why choose UR Beauty @ TruFamily. Our dedicated team of experienced and licensed instructors is passionate about sharing their expertise. Our modern and fully-equipped facilities are designed to provide a real-world learning experience, with access to the latest tools, products, and technology used in the beauty and grooming industry. You’ll have ample opportunities to practice your skills on real clients under the supervision of our instructors, and our career services team offers job placement assistance, resume building workshops, and networking opportunities to connect you with potential employers.

The Winter Haven campus. UR Beauty at TruFamily Barber Academy is located at 4842 Cypress Gardens Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884. Its clinic floor features full stations for hands-on training, with a shampooing and hair dryer area, tables and chairs on the main floor for study and lectures, and a break area for students.

Who can apply. Students must be at least (16) sixteen years of age and have proof of education or pass the (TABE) Test of Adult Basic Education with a minimum score of 70% to enroll at the institution. Students having a High School Diploma Certificate of Completion, G.E.D. or college transcripts, where a student has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree, do not have to take the (TABE) Test of Adult Basic Education. Students may enroll at any time. Students under the age of (18) eighteen will need legal consent from a guardian.

Proof of education. Proof of education is required, of high school diploma or its equivalent, a state-issued credential for secondary school completion, or transcripts (high school, college, or GED) showing graduation date is acceptable. Admissions personnel will make the final decision after taking into consideration the validity of the proof of education. Applicants who completed high school in a foreign country must provide verification of their high school diploma, evaluated by a qualified outside agency that can translate the document into English (if applicable) and determine that the credential is equivalent to a United States high school diploma.

High school students. Students who are currently attending a secondary education institution and are not enrolled in a training program may apply for admission provided that the student meets the state requirements for admission, obtains permission in writing from the secondary school in which they are enrolled, and successfully completes the school’s pre-enrollment evaluation. Acceptance is not guaranteed, and students may be put on a waiting list if space is not available.

Visit, interview and enrollment. Applicants are required to have a school visitation and a personal interview with a school representative. During the first initial process, the school program and individual motivation will be discussed; students will be shown a copy of the catalog to review, the administration will answer any questions, and a tour of the institution will be given. The student then submits proof of education and proof of age, which may be documented by a birth certificate, driver license, government issued identification, birth registration or passport. During the second initial process, once the required documents have been submitted, a registration fee of $100 will be rendered and the enrollment agreement will be executed; a start and end date will be provided, and orientation is conducted on the day of enrollment.

Background check. The institution does not require a background check for admission or enrollment; however, one will be required for the application for state licensure.

Ability to benefit. A student who is beyond the age of compulsory education and lacks a high school diploma or its equivalent must have proof of passing the TABE with a score of 70%, or, for programs of 600 hours or more, after enrollment satisfactorily complete 225 clock hours. Ability-to-benefit students are not eligible for Title IV funding.

Transfer students. Clock hours earned at other institutions will be determined prior to enrollment and transferred in at time of enrollment only; no hours will be transferred in after enrollment, and individuals wishing to transfer clock hours may be tested. Clock hours from previous training will be evaluated, with training time shortened and tuition reduced accordingly, and the hours accepted are determined by the Executive Director.

Full time or part time. Full time is 30 hours per week and part time is 15 hours per week, available at all locations. It is required for Full-Time students to complete 30 hours per week, and one clock hour constitutes 50 minutes of directed supervised instruction and a 10-minute break.

Program length. Barbering (Full time): 900 hours, 7.5 months. The maximum time allowed, 150% of the course length, is 45 weeks/11.25 months and 1,350 scheduled hours.

Winter Haven hours. Practical/Clinic Floor Services: Tuesday through Friday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Theory/Classroom, at the instructor’s discretion: Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 am to 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Make-Up Hours: Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Administration/Financial Aid Office: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Friday by appointment.

Start any day. The Academy accepts student enrollment on any operational day. Class start dates are available on any operational day, subject to student availability and Academy scheduling.

Flexible hours. The institution offers flexible hours for students who have employment, students who have child(ren) in school and/or daycare, or a medical reason. Make-up hours are scheduled at the discretion of the Educational Director or instructors; any clock hours missed must be made up by the student’s contracted graduation date.

Holidays. The 2025-2026 calendar closes the Academy for Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Thanksgiving Break (November 23 to 27, 2026), Christmas Break (December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth and an Independence Day/Summer Break. The Academy celebrates and observes Constitution Day on September 17th and remains open that day.