knowledge and skills in hair cut with electric clipper and scissors over-comb technique
Barbers must be able to master the application of electric clipper and over-comb techniques for haircut services.
Barbers
Descriptions & Duties
- Provides traditional barbering services to customers including traditional wet shaving to skin fades, beard trimming, facial massage treatment and ear picking as well as using electric clipper for haircut
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Trade Specific Competencies
knowledge and skills in the design of beards and moustaches styles
Barbers must be able to design the styles of beard or moustaches and maintain its shape.
knowledge and skills in shaving beards and facial hair
Barbers must be able to shave beards and facial hair shaping.
knowledge and skills in men's general grooming services
Barbers must be able to master the application of different tools and products to provide general grooming serivices.
Creativity
Barbers must keep up with the latest trends of different applications of new products.
Customer-service knowledge and skills
Barbers must have good customer-service skills to retain current customers and attracting new customers
Time-management knowledge and skills
Time-management skills are important for barbers in scheduling appointments and providing services.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
A relevant recognised diploma or certificate, or equivalent
Experience
3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $13,000 - $15,000
Monthly Salary over $25,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$50,000
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Barbers generally work indoors in barbering shop and may need to stand for long periods. Their work schedules include late evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work full time or part time.
Tools
- electric hair clippers
- handheld hair dryers
- hairdressing scissors
- hair combs
- beard cups and brush
- razors and blades
- duster brushes
- disinfectants and cleaners
- sterilizer
