Certificate in Esthetics and Spa Therapy

Vancouver Community College - Downtown Campus

Canada,British Columbia

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10 Months

Duration

CAD 24,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 145

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1965

Total Students: 15,000 +

Int. Students: 600 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

250 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9, Canada

Certificate in Esthetics and Spa Therapy

Program Overview

Get expert industry training in facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, gel application, hair removal, makeup, and body massage while serving real clients at VCC's state-of-the-art salon and spa.

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of the Esthetics & Spa Therapy Certificate Program students will be able to:

  • Practice skin and body therapies in accordance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and regulations.
  • Describe human anatomy, physiology and chemical composition specific to concerns relating to nail, skin, body, and hair removal treatments.
  • Perform spa treatments based on client consultation, skin analysis and nutritional needs.
  • Apply the principles of colour and design to lash, brow and specialized makeup techniques.
  • Perform in an ethical and professional manner conducive to spa environments.
  • Apply retail business administration practices and marketing techniques for operating a spa.

What to expect

  • 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.