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esthetics
SeveN-month Certificate at Silver King, nelson
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Program Calendar
2012
• September 4 - Orientation Day.
• September 4 - Program begins.
• September 5 - Get Connected Events - Nelson
• December 20 - Winter break.
2013
• January 2 - Program continues.
• April 18 - Program ends.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.
Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will have the skills and
knowledge to conduct themselves in an ethical
manner, with deportment and confidence, while
providing excellent customer service. They will
know how to observe the rules of personal hygiene
and grooming and will be able to perform all the
procedures learned with an awareness of the safety
factors involved.
On finishing this course graduates will have a
basic understanding of various bacteria and will
know how to follow the procedures for sanitation
and sterilization. Knowledge of the histology and
physiology of the skin and an understanding of the
structure and functions of the major body systems
are gained, as is an ability to recognise different skin
types along with their associated abnormalities.
Course of studies
Translation Key:
• Crd = Credits
• Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
Course Name Crd Ttl
Semester 1
ESTH 120 Introduction to Esthetics - Spa Industry 1.0 15
ESTH 121 Hygiene, Bacteriology, Sanitation 1.0 15
ESTH 122 Skin: Anatomy, Physiology and Disorders 2.0 30
ESTH 123 Basic Skin Care 3.0 45
ESTH 124 Facial Treatment - Cosmetic Massage 1 4.0 60
ESTH 125 Manicure - Artificial Nails 1 4.0 60
ESTH 126 Foot Care 1 2.0 30
ESTH 127 Hair Removal - Waxing 1 2.0 30
ESTH 128
General Trade/Selling/
Professionalism/Reception/Monitor 2.0 30
ESTH 131 Cosmetic Chemistry - Product Knowledge 1.0 15
ESTH 132 Anatomy and Physiology 3.0 45
ESTH 133 Basic Makeup 3.0 45
Total: 28 420
Course Name Crd Ttl
Semester 2
ESTH 134 Facial Treatment - Cosmetic Massage 2 5.0 75
ESTH 135 Manicure - Artificial Nails 2 4.0 60
ESTH 136 Foot Care 2 1.0 60
ESTH 137 Hair Removal - Waxing 2 2.0 30
ESTH 140 Small Business Management 2.0 30
ESTH 143 Makeup 4.0 60
ESTH 144 Facial Treatment - Cosmetic Massage 2A 6.0 90
ESTH 145 Manicure - Artificial Nails 2A 2.0 30
ESTH 146 Foot Care 2A 1.0 15
ESTH 147 Hair Removal - Waxing 2A 2.0 30
ESTH 148 Advanced Topics 2.0 30
ESTH 149 General Trade Practices - Professionalism 1.0 15
Total: 32 525
Graduates will be able to cleanse and manipulate
the face and neck and use various types of skin
care appliances, they will have an understanding
of cosmetic chemistry, such as moisturizing and
nourishing cream, skin toners and the pH scale.
Also on a practical level graduates will have
mastered the performance of specialized skin
treatments including facials, makeup, hair removal
and manual/mechanical muscle toning. Graduates
will be able to perform a professional manicure and
pedicure, and will be able to recognize the presence
of disorders and diseases of the nails.
Upon successful completion of this program,
graduates are qualified to write the examination
for the Special Beauty Culture License as required
by the Cosmetologists Association of British
Columbia.
Career Potential
Individuals who acquired their license can find
employment in sales and customer service,
department stores, drug stores, beauty salons, day
spas, distribution outlets, cosmetic manufacturers,
beauty institutes, health clubs, cruise ships, resorts
and cosmetic firms.
Admission Requirements
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent.*
• all applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics once they have
submitted their application.
• an interview with the instructor may be
required before commencement of the
program.
• *Consideration will be given to mature
individuals (19 years or older) who are not
Senior Secondary School graduates provided
they have successfully completed Grade 10 or
equivalent.
• In addition, candidates should have
the ability to understand written and
verbal instruction in English, possess basic
communication skill required for providing
customer services, exhibit good hand-eye
coordination, have normal colour vision,
have good depth perception and the ability to
perceive line and form, possess good manual
and finger dexterity, and be able to stand for
long periods of time.
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