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Level 1
Course details
Anatomy and Physiology (Esthetician)
ANAT1090
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
The Basics of Skin Care
ESTH1300
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Basic Manicure Techniques
ESTH1310
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Basic Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1320
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Spa Health and Safety
OHS1420
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Introduction to Customer Service
BUS1085
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Retailing, Merchandising and Promotions
BUSS1000
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Enhanced Skin Care
ESTH1330
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1300
- CoRequisites:
Enhanced Manicure Techniques
ESTH1340
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090
- CoRequisites:
Enhanced Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1350
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement 1 (Esthetics)
FPLT1500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1300 AND OHS1320 AND OHS8320
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Introduction to Spa Management
ENTR2080
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: OHS1420
- CoRequisites:
Body and Spa Services Techniques
ESTH2000
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ESTH1350
- CoRequisites:
Specialized Skin Care
ESTH2010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ESTH1300
- CoRequisites:
Specialized Nail Techniques
ESTH2020
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1310 AND ESTH1320
- CoRequisites:
Waxing Techniques
ESTH2030
This course will teach students the history, art and science of body and facial waxing. Students will learn techniques and be able to demonstrate the removal of unwanted hair using safe and hygienic procedures. Students will gain confidence in both theory and practice to apply these skills.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1300
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement 2(Esthetics)
FPLT2390
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: FPLT1500
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Advanced Spa Business Skills
BUS2190
This course will expand on the skills learned in the introductory courses on retail and customer service. This course will enhance skills necessary such as human resources, risk management, dealing with customers, and understanding financials from both an esthetician and a spa owner perspective. Consideration of career opportunities, professional conduct, dealing with people, marketing, retailing, purchasing, and aspects of managing a successful business will be covered. Students will also learn how to market via Social Media and ways to grow a business through interactive marketing and branding. Students will be able to communicate with clients using clear communications on various platforms.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ESTH2000
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Spa Therapies
ESTH2040
Description: Students will study advanced theories of hot stone massage techniques. Advanced hair removal techniques for brows will be combined with brow tinting, and students will have the opportunity to learn lash lifting and tinting. Understanding the importance of the eyes and brows in face framing will be explored. Emphasis will also be placed on ethical issues with respect to clients and the treatments they are receiving.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ESTH2000
- CoRequisites:
Make Up Applications
ESTH2050
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1300
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Ingredients
ESTH2060
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ANAT1090 AND ESTH1300
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Skin Care
ESTH2070
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ESTH1330 AND ESTH2010
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement 3 (Esthetics)
FPLT2400
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: FPLT2390
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
- 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.
- Use beauty electrical equipment safely to perform facial treatments effectively.