Cosmetology Diploma

Cosmetology Diploma is a Diploma program taught at Northern Lights College, Canada. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Northern Lights College offers the Cosmetology Diploma for training in the Esthetics group of skin and nail treatments and Hairstylist training. The program includes Esthetics courses and Hairstylist courses, supported by portfolio courses and a capstone project that combines both disciplines.

Students complete large practical components working in the NLC salons, with theory, salon operations training, and hands-on salon client days. The program includes a professional portfolio course at the end of each group program, and then a final capstone project. Students also work on their professional portfolio throughout both programs.

Modules

• ESTH 105 – Esthetics and Spa Therapy 1
• ESTH 115 – Esthetics and Spa Therapy 2
• COSM 102 – Esthetics Portfolio
• HAIR 101 – Hairstylist Fundamentals
• HAIR 102 – Hairstylist Salon Operations
• COSM 101 – Hairstylist Portfolio
• COSM 250 – Cosmetology Capstone

The minimum requirements for admission in Cosmetology Diploma at Northern Lights College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Northern Lights College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Northern Lights College as pre-requiste for admission in Cosmetology Diploma.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Complete either A, B, or C:

• A. English and Math
• B. ESTR 037 Complete: ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.
• C. NLC GRADUATE Complete one of: People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program; Hairstylist Foundation Certificate program; Esthetician Certificate program.

English and Math requirements are included in section A.

English Requirement: One of the following: BC Language Arts 10 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 11 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Language Arts 12 Courses – 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent; ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent; IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Math Requirement: One of the following: BC Math 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent; BC Math 11 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent; BC Math 12 with a minimum final grade of C, or equivalent; MATH 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.

Post-Admission Requirements: Students over the age of 19 must submit a clearance letter from the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP) for a Schedule B Criminal Record Check (CRC): WORKS WITH children or WORKS WITH Children and Vulnerable Adults, before classes begin. The cleared CRC must be received by NLC one month prior to the start of the program. Failure to provide a cleared CRC by the deadline may result in dismissal from the program.

Program Requirements: Residency Requirement 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean. Minimum Grade Requirements 70% minimum in all courses.

IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.nlc.bc.ca/programs/cosmetology-diploma/

• hairstylists
• barbers
• estheticians
• nail technician
• salon or spa manager
• beautician
• wedding and event stylist
• makeup artist
• esthetician
• cosmetic sales representative
• instructor
• beauty columnist

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