Esthetics and Spa Therapy Vancouver Community College

About this Program

Level: Certificate in Esthetics and Spa Therapy

Discpline: Other Arts and Humanities

Length: 2 semesters

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Application Fee: $145.00 waived
Tuition Fee: $18,900.00

VCC Downtown Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Jan, 2025 Nov 1, 2024 open
May, 2025 Mar 1, 2025 open
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 open

Program Description

Get expert industry training in facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, gel application, hair removal, makeup, and body massage while serving real clients at VCC's state-of-the-art salon and spa. What you will learn Upon successful completion of the Esthetics & Spa Therapy Certificate Program students will be able to: Practice skin and body therapies in accordance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and regulations. Describe human anatomy, physiology and chemical composition specific to concerns relating to nail, skin, body, and hair removal treatments. Perform spa treatments based on client consultation, skin analysis and nutritional needs. Apply the principles of colour and design to lash, brow and specialized makeup techniques. Perform in an ethical and professional manner conducive to spa environments. Apply retail business administration practices and marketing techniques for operating a spa.

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Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.