Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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If you are interested in working in a fast-paced, customer-oriented and diverse esthetics environment, then the Esthetician program is for you. Geared to individuals interested in working in the dynamic spa industry in a variety of roles, the Esthetician program is offered as an Ontario College Diploma, providing theoretical and practical learning experiences in the areas of personal care, specialized beauty and body treatments, nail care, and customer service. The program includes integrated lab experiences plus a number of field placements which support the development of strong practical skills for specific procedures such as waxing, manicure, pedicure, facial treatments and other skin care procedures, with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in class. You will learn the latest techniques from spa industry leaders in a state-of-the-art facility, as well as have placements in local spas that are guided and supervised by industry experts. Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Anatomy and Physiology (Esthetician)
ANAT1090

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

Conestoga 101
CON0101

The Basics of Skin Care
ESTH1300

Basic Manicure Techniques
ESTH1310

Basic Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1320

Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320

Spa Health and Safety
OHS1420

Level 2
Course details
Introduction to Customer Service
BUS1085

Introduction to Retailing, Merchandising and Promotions
BUSS1000

Enhanced Skin Care
ESTH1330

Enhanced Manicure Techniques
ESTH1340

Enhanced Pedicure Techniques
ESTH1350

Field Placement 1 (Esthetics)
FPLT1500

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Introduction to Spa Management
ENTR2080

Body and Spa Services Techniques
ESTH2000

Specialized Skin Care
ESTH2010

Specialized Nail Techniques
ESTH2020

Waxing Techniques
ESTH2030

Field Placement 2(Esthetics)
FPLT2390

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Advanced Spa Business Skills
BUS2190

Advanced Spa Therapies
ESTH2040

Make Up Applications
ESTH2050

Advanced Ingredients
ESTH2060

Advanced Skin Care
ESTH2070

Field Placement 3 (Esthetics)
FPLT2400

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Program outcomes
Perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions and supporting client needs (including and not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, and make up applications).
Use a range of specialized equipment and products, in compliance with established national, provincial, industry, and other related standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Apply relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology to the provision of specialized esthetic treatments and services.
Adhere to health, safety, sanitation, and infection and prevention control guidelines, according to current legislation and national, provincial, municipal, and industry standards and regulations.
Identify business skills and activities required for the successful establishment and operation of a small esthetic business in a salon or spa environment.
Select and recommend the use of esthetic products and product ingredients to clients, taking into account health status and identified needs.
Establish and maintain professional relationships in adherence to standards and ethics associated with the profession.
Develop customer service strategies that meet and adapt to individual needs and expectations in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
Determine professional development strategies that lead to the enhancement of work performance and career opportunities and keep pace with industry change.
Use beauty electrical equipment safely to perform facial treatments effectively.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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