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63210.02 – Barbers

Barbers cut and style hair and perform related services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Barber
  • Barber apprentice

Core competencies

  • Oral Communication: Active Listening to accurately understand client preferences and requests in terms of haircut, style or grooming detail
  • Social Perceptiveness to be aware of non-verbal signals, such as body language and facial expressions, to gauge client satisfaction or discomfort during the service
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness to maintain steady hand and arm movements to cut hair, shape beards and trim moustaches, ensuring accuracy and client safety
  • Manual Dexterity to handle scissors, razors and combs, as well as shampoo hair, apply treatments and provide scalp massages
  • Attention to Detail to ensure both sides of a haircut are even and properly shaped, enhancing the overall appearance
  • Knowledge in Client Service to understand clients' instructions and preferences for hair or beard styling and create a positive experience

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Barbers

    • Cut and trim hair according to client's instructions or preferences
    • Shave and trim beards and moustaches
    • May shampoo hair and provide other hair treatment, such as waving, straightening and tinting and may also provide scalp conditioning massages
    • May book appointments and order supplies
    • May train and supervise other barbers and barber apprentices.

Additional information

  • The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

6 – Sales and service occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

63 – Occupations in sales and services

Sub-major group

632 – Occupations in services

Minor group

6321 – Hairstylists and estheticians

Unit group

63210 – Hairstylists and barbers

Occupational profile

63210.02 – Barbers

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