Esthetician

Program Description

For more than 20 years we have been an industry leader in the education of Estheticians. This program thoroughly prepares you with the knowledge and practical skills required in this dynamic sector of the Beauty Industry. As a first year student you will acquire the skills employers are looking for: facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing. During your second year, you will study and practice advanced esthetics treatments including micro-dermabrasion, light therapies and various anti-aging treatments, enhancing your level of confidence and ensuring your ability to assist all clients with their personal skin care concerns.

Program Learning Outcomes

This Seneca College program meets the system-wide standards for all Ontario College Credential programs as set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the following:

• perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions and supporting client needs (including and not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, and make up applications).
• use a range of specialized equipment and products, in compliance with established national, provincial, industry, and other related standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• apply relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology to the provision of specialized esthetic treatments and services.
• adhere to health, safety, sanitation, and infection and prevention control guidelines, according to current legislation and national, provincial, municipal, and industry standards and regulations.
• identify business skills and activities required for the successful establishment and operation of a small esthetic business in a salon or spa environment.
• select and recommend the use of esthetic products and product ingredients to clients, taking into account health status and identified needs.
• establish and maintain professional relationships in adherence to standards and ethics associated with the profession.
• develop customer service strategies that meet and adapt to individual needs and expectations in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
• determine professional development strategies that lead to the enhancement of work performance and career opportunities and keep pace with industry change.

Essential Employability Skills

• Essential Employability Skills (link to information on Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities website)

Admission Requirements

Program Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma with a majority of senior credits at the College Preparation(C), University Preparation(U) or University/College Preparation (M) level or Mature Student Status (age 19 or older)
• Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

Applicant Selection:

• In the event of oversubscription, a skills test and questionnaire will be completed by all applicants, normally during a College orientation session. The results of the test, in combination with academic achievement (i.e. grades in pre-requisite subjects or their equivalents), will provide the basis upon which selection of applicants is determined.

Required:

• Current medical report and report of chest x-ray or tuberculin skin test A valid Standard First Aid Certificate with Adult CPR (minimum 16 hours)

Desirable:

• Senior Level Science Credit

The Importance of Learning Skills:

Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.

Your Career

Canada has world-class spa and esthetics facilities staffed by some of the best trained professionals in the world. Become a soughtafter professional in the beauty industry. As an Esthetician diploma graduate, employment opportunities exist in spas, salons, health centres and as product representatives and skin care consultants working in conjunction with dermatologists. Or use your skills and training to open your own business as an esthetician, or work on a consultancy basis.

Affiliations and Associations

• CIDESCO
• Elizabeth Milan Esthetics
• Featuring You Spa
• Premier Spas of Ontario - Associate Member
• Skills Canada
• Sopar Cosmetics
• Spa Ambience

Industry Partnerships

• Sanctuary Day Spas

General Education

One of the general education subjects must be a literature subject (from any category) for which EAC150 is a pre-requisite.

Curriculum

* Students have eight clinic hours every other week.

Note: Professional practice in the spa at the College is an exciting component of the program. Throughout the program all students are required to work a prescribed number of hours in the on-campus spa, “Evolutions”. A qualified esthetician will be on duty at all times to reinforce theory and to ensure professional standards are maintained.

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