Event Details
If you have not already done so, please send your proof of training to BeautyCouncil/BCBA within 48 hours of registering, or you will be unregistered for the exam and you fees will we refunded.
PRACTICAL EXAM:
Date: Feb 21, 2019
Location: London School - 114 E. Hastings St, Vancouver, BC
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Practical: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Candidates must provide:
- Government photo ID and the model(s) Government photo ID
- materials for the practical exam
- See instructions for checklist
THEORY EXAM:
Time: After practical portion
Candidates must bring:
- pen or pencil to complete the exam.
Please note: visitors and/or family members are not allowed to wait inside the premises of the practical or theory exam.
AREAS OF EVALUATION
PRACTICAL EXAM
TOTAL TIME 3 hours
- Infection Prevention and Control - Evaluated concurrently
- Displays all required equipment & tools
- Demonstrates hygiene practices
- Demonstrates sanitation practices
- Displays personal image as an industry professional
- Displays and demonstrates clean work area
- Men’s Traditional Haircut - 40 minutes
- Demonstrates 1" or more removed
- Demonstrates blended interior
- Demonstrates tapered perimeter
- Demonstrates clean arch line
- Demonstrates scissor over comb techniques
- Demonstrates clipper over comb techniques
- End result complimentary to model
- NO block neckline
- Men's Modern Taper/Faded Trendy Haircut - 40 minutes
- Demonstrates 1" or more removed
- Demonstrates blended interior
- Demonstrates tapered perimeter
- Demonstrates clean arch line
- End result complimentary to model
- NO block neckline
- Men's Professional Shave - 30 minutes
- Demonstrates proper draping techniques
- Demonstrates proper analysis of skin & hair growth patterns
- Demonstrates application of hot towels
- Demonstrates preparation of face for shaving
- Demonstrates proper technique
- Demonstrates different positions and strokes
- End result
- Men's Neck Shave - 20 minutes
- Demonstrates proper draping techniques
- Demonstrates proper analysis of skin & hair growth patterns
- Demonstrates application of hot towels
- Demonstrates preparation of neck for shaving
- Demonstrates proper technique
- Demonstrates different positions and strokes
- End result
THEORY EXAM
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes timed
- To be completed prior to practical exam date
- 100 questions in a multiple choice format
You must achieve 70% on all parts of the exam (theory & practical) in order to pass the exam
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Fully Qualified Barbering Exam Instructions
POLICIES
Reschedule Fee:
The reschedule fee is $100 + GST.
Exam Retake:
You will need to retake the exam portion(s) where you did not achieve a passing mark of 70% to obtain your BeautyCouncil/BCBA certificate of qualification. You can retake this exam up to three (3) times if you are still unsuccessful in getting a minimum mark of 70% for all parts of the exam. The retake fee is $100.
All exam retakes must be done within two (2) years of the original exam.
Exam with Interpreter:
If you request to have an interpreter for your theory exam this will be arranged by us. Please contact BeautyCouncil/BCBA to arrange for an interpreter. You must pay for the interpreter prior to taking the theory exam.
A 72-hour notice MUST be given to cancel exams with interpreters or candidates will forfeit the interpreter fees.
Exam Results:
The exam results are not given over the phone and will be sent by mail 2 to 4 weeks after your exam.
Once you have successfully passed your exam, your BeautyCouncil/BCBA certificate of qualification, along with BeautyCouncil/BCBA membership, will help increase your job mobility and open doors to more opportunities in your career advancement.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Phone: 604-871-0222
Email: exams@bcba.pro
BeautyCouncil/BCBA reserves the right to change a confirmed exam date and will notify the applicant by email.
When
Location
- 114 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6A, Canada