Program Overview
Our Aesthetics Diploma program equips students with the essential skills required to work in today’s fast-paced beauty industry and spa environment. Throughout the program, focus is placed on professional image, code of ethics and the delivery of great guest care. In addition to all of the technical skills developed with instructor-led classes, a strong portion of the program ensures that practical application of subject matter is strictly followed.

Students in our aesthetic school will gain knowledge in skin care and skills in a variety of services provided by spa therapists. An understanding of business management skills for salon and spas will also be covered.

Please Note: The Aesthetic Diploma Program is only offered at Vaughan Campus.

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Career Opportunities

The spa industry has grown at an astounding rate of 18% annually 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 aestheticians.

With this tremendous growth graduates are in high demand worldwide.  The successful graduate will be eligible for employment as an esthetician or spa therapists in salons and a variety of spas:  day spas, destination and resort spas and medical spas.

For those graduates interested in being an entrepreneur, the opportunities in this industry are limitless.  There are many areas of specialty, such as skin care, laser technology, nail technology, aromatherapy and make up, to name a few.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate and receive a diploma, a student must obtain an overall average of 70% with no grade less than 70% in any subject.  In addition, students must:

• Submit proof of current CPR certificate
• Achieve a satisfactory rating in each of the required abilities in the Skills Assessment Evaluation
• Successfully complete the practical application  hours
• Successfully complete the minimum internship hours
• Pass the NACC  exam with a minimum of 70%

Credentials

To graduate from the Aesthetics Diploma, students must pass the Esthetics Standardized Final Theory Examination, set and administered by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). In addition to the Canadian Beauty College Diploma, the successful student receives a certificate and pin from the NACC that certifies the graduate has the required knowledge to work as a professional aesthetician.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Aesthetics
• Bacteriology, Sterilization & Sanitation
• Cells, Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Advanced Anatomy
• Disorders & Diseases of the Skin
• Nutrition
• Basic Chemistry, Cosmetic Ingredient & Product Analysis
• Facials
• Electrical Tools for the Esthetician
• Hair Removal
• Manicures & Pedicures
• Make-Up Artistry
• Advanced Aesthetics
• Business Management
• Job Shadowing

  Theory:                   452

  Practical Lab:       468

  Job Shadowing:     20

  Total Hours:          940