Esthetics and Spa Therapy

The Esthetics & Spa Therapy Certificate Program provides a wide range of student learning opportunities in the classroom, spa and workplace settings. Students will gain hands-on practical experience working with clients in the VCC Salon and Spa. Industry work experience provides students with additional opportunities to apply their knowledge and technical skills in a workplace setting. Classroom instruction is designed for students to develop theoretical knowledge and practical skills which will be applied for success in the VCC Salon and Spa.

Participation is integral to the development of practical skills in this program; therefore, students assume the role of client, therapist and spa coordinator.

Work practicum offers students spa industry work experience, opportunities to practice knowledge and skills learned at the college and potential for employment.

To be successful in the Esthetics & Spa Therapy Certificate Program, it is recommended students possess the following characteristics:

• Ability to understand instruction in English;
• Genuine interest in administering personal services;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Pleasant and out going personality;
• Good hand and eye coordination;
• Manual dexterity and creative ability;
• Normal colour vision;
• Good depth perception and ability to perceive line and form;
• Ability to stand for a long periods of time;
• Ability to plan and work independently;
• Self motivation and a sense of responsibility;
• Basic writing and numerical skills.

Candidates considering this program are likely to be most successful as graduates if they are in good health and are aware that the following health concerns may affect this career:

• Asthma
• Respiratory problems
• Skin conditions
• Eczema
• Back Problems