AREAS OF EVALUATION

PRACTICAL EXAM 

TOTAL TIME  3 hours

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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

Model Waiver Form

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.