Esthetician Certificate

Esthetician Certificate 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.

The Northern Lights College Esthetician Certificate is an approximately 32-week certificate program covering esthetics and spa therapy. Students study theory and infection control, and complete hands-on training in facials, body massage, body treatments, aromatherapy, makeup artistry, waxing, lash lifting and tinting, brow tinting, manicures, pedicures, and gel polish and overlays. The program uses basic principles of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry to support applied learning.

Learning includes electrotherapy and sanitation procedures integrated throughout the program. Students perform services in a fully functioning on-site spa under the supervision of the esthetics instructor, gaining real-time practical client care experience. Students also develop required business practices and teamwork skills, explore career planning, and produce a professional quality portfolio. The program prepares students to write the Beauty Council Western Canada licensing examinations (theory and practical) at the end of training, with exam cost not included in program fees.

Modules

• ESTH 105 – Esthetics and Spa Therapy 1
• ESTH 115 – Esthetics and Spa Therapy 2
• COSM 102 – Esthetics Portfolio

The minimum requirements for admission in Esthetician Certificate 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 Esthetician Certificate.

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

Complete either A, B, or C:

• A. English and Math
• B. ESTR 037
• C. POWER

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.

Science Requirement

One of the following:

• BC Science 10 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
• SCIE 030 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent

B. ESTR 037

Complete: ESTR 037 – Essential Skills for Trades – Intermediate Level with a minimum final grade of 67%.

C. POWER

Complete: People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program

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/esthetician-certificate/

• spa therapy
• nail technician
• demonstrator
• sales representatives
• salon proprietor
• makeup artist
• esthetician on a cruise ship
• medical spa assistant
• spa management

51 fully funded scholarships are listed for Canada. See Canada scholarships.