Certificate in Esthetician

This is an approximately 32-week certificate program covering esthetics and spa therapy. It includes theory, infection control and hands-on training in facials, body massage, body treatments, aromatherapy, makeup artistry, waxing, lash lifting and tinting, brow tinting, manicures, pedicures, and gel polish and overlays.Students will use the basic principles of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry to support the applied learning required by the program. Electrotherapy and sanitation procedures will be discussed and integrated throughout their studies.Students will also gain experience while performing services in a fully functioning on-site spa under the supervision of the esthetics instructor. They will learn the necessary business practices and teamwork skills needed for the profession while providing real-time practical client care.

Official Transcripts. English RequirementOne of the following:BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.ENGL 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.Math RequirementOne of the following:BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalentBC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentBC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalentMATH 030new window or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.Science RequirementOne of the following:BC Science 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalentSCIE 030new window with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalentB. ESTR 037Complete: ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Levelnew window with a minimum final grade of 67%.C. POWERComplete: People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program