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Key Facts: CONOCER Barbero (EC1136) Exam

2.5 hours

Estimated evaluation time

EC1136 (30 min gabinete + 2 h campo)

Nivel 2

Competency level

EC1136 standard, Sistema Nacional de Competencias

2

Competency elements (workstation hygiene; barbering work)

EC1136 standard

2 years

Suggested review period for the standard

EC1136 standard

18

Accredited certifiers listed in RENEC

CONOCER RENEC, checked 2026-09-28

CONOCER EC1136 (Prestación de servicios de barbería) is Mexico's Nivel 2 competency standard for barbers. Accredited certifiers evaluate it in an estimated 2.5 hours (30 minutes gabinete + 2 hours campo) across two elements, workstation hygiene and barbering work, with a judgment of Competente or Todavía no competente. This independent OpenExamPrep bank offers English-language practice MCQs on the standard's hygiene, safety, cutting, beard, and shaving criteria.

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1During the EC1136 Element 1 electrical check, a barber inspects the power cords of the clipper, trimmer, and hand dryer. Which finding means the tool should not be used until it is properly repaired?
A.The cord is coiled loosely on a hook beside the station mirror
B.The plug is a two-prong type that fits the outlet firmly
C.A section of the cord has been repaired with insulating tape
D.The housing shows slight color fading from disinfectant spray
Explanation: EC1136 has the barber check that power cords do not contain repairs (enmendaduras) made with insulating tape. A taped splice hides damaged insulation and conductors, so it is a shock and fire risk. The tool should be withdrawn until the cord is properly replaced or repaired.
2EC1136 lists three conditions the barber confirms on the station's electrical outlets before plugging in tools. Which set matches the standard?
A.The plug connects without sparks, the outlet shows no melting, and it is fixed to the wall
B.The outlet has a ground pin, a test button, and a built-in surge protector
C.The outlet reads 127 volts, has its own breaker, and carries a clear circuit label at the panel
D.The outlet has a cover plate, child-safety shutters, and a pilot light
Explanation: The standard's first performance in Element 1 is to confirm that outlets make a connection without sparking, show no melting in their structure, and are firmly attached to the wall. These are visual checks a barber can make each day before starting work.
3Which task does EC1136 describe as preventive maintenance of the electric clipper?
A.Rinsing the blade under running water and letting it air-dry
B.Brushing residual hair off the blade with a dry soft brush and oiling it
C.Soaking the detached blade in quaternary ammonium solution overnight
D.Wiping the blade with alcohol and leaving it dry so hair will not stick
Explanation: EC1136 has the barber remove residual hair from the clipper blade with a dry, soft-bristle brush and then lubricate the blade with clipper oil or a spray lubricant. Keeping the blade clean and oiled reduces friction and wear.
4Where on the cutting scissors does EC1136 direct the barber to apply lubricant during preventive maintenance?
A.Along the outer bevel of each cutting edge
B.Inside the finger and thumb rings
C.On the finger rest (tang) below the rings
D.At the pivot, where the two blades are joined
Explanation: The standard lists lubricating the clipper blade and the pivot of the cutting scissors with clipper oil or spray lubricant. The pivot is where the blades rub against each other, so oil there keeps the action smooth and limits wear.
5What preventive maintenance does EC1136 require for the hand-held hair dryer?
A.Spraying disinfectant into the air intake while the dryer runs
B.Oiling the motor through the side vents once a week
C.Brushing dust and hair off the air filter and refitting it firmly
D.Washing the filter in soapy water and refitting it while damp
Explanation: EC1136 has the barber brush dust and residual hair from the dryer's air filter with a dry, soft-bristle brush and then refit the filter until it is fixed without play. A clogged filter restricts airflow and makes the motor overheat.
6In EC1136 Element 1, the barber first sanitizes (higieniza) and then disinfects the tools. Which sequence follows the standard?
A.Spray disinfectant, then scrub with soapy solution to remove it
B.Brush tools in soapy solution, rinse with clean water, then spray disinfectant
C.Rinse tools in plain water only, then disinfect all of them together at the end of the day
D.Spray disinfectant, lubricate the tools, and only then wash them
Explanation: The standard first cleans tools with a soft brush and soapy solution until hair and product residue are gone and rinses them with clean water. Only then does it spray them with a quaternary ammonium disinfectant and leave it to act. Cleaning comes first because residue left on a surface interferes with disinfection.
7Before disinfecting tools, EC1136 has the barber check two things on the disinfectant or germicide label. What are they?
A.That it is at least 70% alcohol and still within its printed expiry date
B.That it contains sodium hypochlorite and states a 1:10 dilution with cold water
C.That it is labeled hospital grade and is registered with the US EPA
D.That it contains a quaternary ammonium compound and has a sanitary registration
Explanation: EC1136 requires checking that the disinfectant contains a quaternary ammonium compound and carries a sanitary registration or registration with the competent authority. It is then sprayed on all parts of the tools and left to act according to the manufacturer's instructions.
8How long does EC1136 say the disinfectant should be left to act on the tools after spraying?
A.For the time stated in the manufacturer's instructions
B.About 30 seconds, then wipe the tools dry for the next client
C.Exactly 10 minutes, whatever the product
D.Until the surface looks dry, whatever the label says
Explanation: The standard says to apply the disinfectant by spraying all parts of the tools and to leave it to act according to the manufacturer's instructions. Contact times differ between products, so the label, not a fixed habit, sets the time.
9Which group of items does EC1136 list for spraying with disinfectant?
A.Only the razor blades, because the other tools touch only intact skin
B.Only the tools that touched blood or broken skin during the previous service
C.Scissors, combs, brushes, dryer handle, razor holder, clipper blades and guards
D.Capes, towels, and neck collars, just before they go into the laundry
Explanation: EC1136 has the barber spray disinfectant on all parts of the scissors, combs, brushes, the hand-dryer handle, the razor handle or holder, and the clipper blades and guards. All of these touch the client's hair or skin or the barber's hands during service.
10When organizing the side table, what does EC1136 require the barber to verify about razor blades?
A.That a blade was honed on a strop before the first client
B.That new, disposable, single-use blades are available
C.That used blades have been disinfected for reuse
D.That the blade is changed once at the start of each workday
Explanation: EC1136 requires verifying that the station has new, disposable, single-use razor blades. During the service the barber also shows the new blade to the client, and used blades go into the sharps container.

About the CONOCER Barbero (EC1136) Exam

Independent CONOCER EC1136 practice questions by OpenExamPrep. EC1136 (Prestación de servicios de barbería, Nivel 2) is the Mexican competency standard for barbers. It was developed by the Comité de Gestión por Competencias of the Cámara Mexicana de la Industria del Embellecimiento Físico with working barbershops. It covers preparing a safe and hygienic workstation and carrying out haircuts, beard and mustache work, and shaving. The standard is published in Spanish, and certification comes from an evaluation of performances, products, knowledge, and attitudes, not a multiple-choice exam. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation covering station safety and hygiene, scalp and skin checks, head and face analysis, fades, beard design, razor shaving, and client care. It is not an official translation and does not replace hands-on practice or the practical evaluation.

Exam sponsor: CONOCER (Consejo Nacional de Normalización y Certificación de Competencias Laborales). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Two competency elements, approved by CONOCER's Comité Técnico on 12 November 2018 and published in the DOF on 26 November 2018: Elemento 1 (Preparar las condiciones de uso e higiene de herramientas y mobiliario de la estación de trabajo) and Elemento 2 (Realizar trabajos de barbería). CONOCER publishes no weighting between elements. Required products are the prepared side table, the casquete/fade haircut, and the beard and mustache design agreed with the client. The knowledge items are head structure and face types, reasons to refuse a service, and skin conditions. The emergent situation is a client who bleeds or is injured.

Time Limit

Estimated 2.5 hours (30 minutes gabinete + 2 hours campo)

Passing Score

Competency judgment: Competente or Todavía no competente

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by accredited certifier (not published by CONOCER)

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Elemento 1: Preparar las condiciones de uso e higiene de herramientas y mobiliario de la estación de trabajo

Checking that cords have no tape repairs and outlets do not spark or melt, brushing and oiling the clipper blade and scissor pivot, cleaning the dryer filter, washing tools in soapy solution, disinfecting with a registered quaternary ammonium product, and stocking the side table, sharps container, and first-aid kit.

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Elemento 2: Realizar trabajos de barbería

Greeting and diagnosing the client, shampooing, recommending a style from head shape, hairline, whorls, and face shape, cutting a casquete/fade from the nape upward, beard and mustache work with gloves, pre-shave, hot and cold towels, styling, resetting the station, and handling bleeding.

Preparing for the CONOCER Barbero (EC1136) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Competency judgment: Competente or Todavía no competente
  • Assessment: Two competency elements, approved by CONOCER's Comité Técnico on 12 November 2018 and published in the DOF on 26 November 2018: Elemento 1 (Preparar las condiciones de uso e higiene de herramientas y mobiliario de la estación de trabajo) and Elemento 2 (Realizar trabajos de barbería). CONOCER publishes no weighting between elements. Required products are the prepared side table, the casquete/fade haircut, and the beard and mustache design agreed with the client. The knowledge items are head structure and face types, reasons to refuse a service, and skin conditions. The emergent situation is a client who bleeds or is injured.
  • Time limit: Estimated 2.5 hours (30 minutes gabinete + 2 hours campo)
  • Exam / certification fees: Varies by accredited certifier (not published by CONOCER) Official sources

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CONOCER Barbero (EC1136): Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn the two EC1136 elements in order: prepare and disinfect the station first, then receive, diagnose, cut, groom, style, and reset.
2Know the Element 1 checks the evaluator watches for: taped cords, sparking or loose outlets, oiled clipper blades and scissor pivots, a clean dryer filter, and a quaternary ammonium disinfectant with a sanitary registration.
3Practice the casquete/fade sequence the standard describes: start at the nape and work upward from shorter to longer, connect the top, cross-check, and clean the neckline.
4Rehearse the beard and mustache sequence: wash hands, put on gloves, drape, diagnose the skin, pre-shave, 1 to 3 minutes of hot towel, lather, show the new blade, shave, cold towel, and aftershave.
5Know the three knowledge items (head structure and face types, reasons to refuse service, and skin conditions) and the bleeding response: wash hands and apply a cauterizing product with a single-use swab.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official format of the CONOCER EC1136 evaluation?

EC1136 is evaluated by a CONOCER-accredited certifier, preferably at the workplace during the working day or in a simulated barbershop with a washing station, a cutting station, and people acting as clients. The standard estimates 30 minutes of gabinete work and 2 hours in the field, during which the evaluator collects evidence of performances, products, knowledge, and attitudes. There is no published multiple-choice paper or item count.

How is the CONOCER EC1136 evaluation scored?

The result is a competency judgment rather than a numeric score. Under CONOCER's general rules, the evaluation determines whether the candidate is competente or todavía no competente, and a Competente judgment leads to a certificate issued by CONOCER that is recorded in the RENAP registry.

How much does CONOCER EC1136 certification cost?

CONOCER does not publish a single fee. Its FAQ says evaluation and certification costs vary by standard and by the evaluation center or certifier, so candidates should request a quote from an accredited certifier listed for EC1136 in RENEC.

Does the EC1136 certificate expire?

CONOCER says certificate validity is set in each standard, and the EC1136 standard does not state a validity period. It lists a suggested review period of 2 years for the standard itself, so candidates should check the current version in RENEC before evaluating.

Is this OpenExamPrep question bank an official CONOCER test?

No. It is an independent, English-language multiple-choice study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for the topics in EC1136. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the Spanish-language evaluation, and it cannot replace the hands-on haircut, beard, and shaving work an accredited evaluator observes.