Skin and body therapy certificate
Skin and Body Therapy (Esthetics) Certificate
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An 8-month public college certificate covering clinical skincare, facial treatments, spa body therapy, manicures, pedicures, and salon infection control.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
Free adult upgrading
FreeGrade 11 and 12 courses and English classes are free at public colleges and school districts. This covers the Grade 11 and 12 prerequisite courses, not the program itself.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
BC Access Grant
Up to $4,000 a yearFor low and middle income students in full-time programs under two years at public schools. Assessed when you apply through StudentAid BC.
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- English 10 with minimum C grade or equivalent
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- High school graduation or minimum 19 years of age
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Attendance at a mandatory departmental information session
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online via EducationPlannerBC to Vancouver Community College
- Submit official transcripts verifying English requirements
- Accept seat confirmation and pay tuition installment
- Obtain uniform, esthetic kit, and immunization clearance
Step 5 of 8
Skin and body therapy certificate
⏱ 8 months- 8 months of intensive hands-on classroom labs and student spa floor hours
- Skin analysis, facial treatments, extractions, and face massage
- Waxing, body wraps, spa manicures, and pedicures
- Infection control, autoclave sterilization, and BC personal service safety guidelines
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Vancouver Community College — 8 months (About $13,300 for the whole program)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- VCC program comprehensive practical and written evaluations
- No provincial licensing exam required in British Columbia
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Esthetician
- Explore Esthetician wages, job outlook, and career pathways
SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.