Esthetics Training & Diploma
The Esthetics program is designed to prepare students to be highly qualified estheticians, whose skills are in demand in salons and spas worldwide. Students receive in-depth education, and professional hands-on training in all technical aspects of esthetics, with a strong focus on delivering great customer service, developing and maintaining a clientele, and the importance of a professional image and code of ethics.
Prerequisites
- Grade 12 or equivalent OR Mature student status (18 years old) and a passing score on the entrance examination
- Personal interview to determine suitability for the program
Graduation Requirements
To graduate a student must obtain an overall average of 70% with no grade less than 60% in any subject and successfully complete requirement of the Co-op Placement.
Courses Include
Personal Growth
- History and career opportunities in Esthetics
- Your Professional Image
- Communication for Success
General Sciences
- Infection control – Principals and Practice
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Basic Chemistry
- Basic Electricity
- Nutrition
- Physiology and Histology of the Skin
- Disorders and Diseases of the Skin
- Skin Analysis
- Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients and Selection
Master your Skills in these Techniques
- The Treatment Room
- Client Consultation
- Facial Massage Techniques
- Variety of Facial Treatments
- Machines
- Hair Removal
- Advanced Topics and Treatments for Face and Body
- Body Treatments: Hot stone, relaxation, Aromatherapy, Salt Glow, Cellulite treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicures
- Makeup Fundamentals
Business Skills
- Business and Career Success
- Customer Service Excellence
- Marketing and Retailing
- Co-op
Total Program Hours 995
In addition to receiving professional training and education, students will also learn
- To conduct an effective job search
- Résumé writing techniques
- Job interview preparation
The faculty will assist in all these areas and students will have access to computers, Internet and other job search resources
Career Opportunities
The spa industry has grown at an astounding rate over the past eight years. It is expected to double over the next five years. This unprecedented growth has also produced the need for professionally trained estheticians.
With this tremendous growth graduates are in high demand worldwide. The successful graduate will be eligible for employment as a skin specialist in salons and a variety of spas: day spas, destination and resort spas, medical spas, sales, marketing and management.
For those graduates interested in being an entrepreneur, the opportunities in this industry are limitless
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