Skin and body therapy certificate
Skin and Body Therapy (Esthetics) Certificate
Part of the route toEsthetician·Certificate
An 8-month public college certificate covering clinical skincare, facial treatments, spa body therapy, manicures, pedicures, and salon infection control.
How long
8 Months
Cost
Not published
Schools
1 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 1 school
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)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- English 10 with minimum C grade or equivalent
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Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- High school graduation or minimum 19 years of age
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Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Attendance at a mandatory departmental information session
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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
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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
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Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 1 school in BC- Vancouver Community College — 8 months (Not published)
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Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- VCC program comprehensive practical and written evaluations
- No provincial licensing exam required in British Columbia
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Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Esthetician
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(1 school)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration8 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Public college certificate teaching skincare analysis, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, and salon infection control.”