Esthetician – Spa Management

Program Overview

The Esthetician – Spa Management program allows students to gain skills required to build a career in the high demand spa and wellness industry. If you love working with people and have a desire to help individuals enhance their appearance and boost their self-esteem, this program will provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge that you need.

You will benefit from a hands-on learning approach and have opportunities to hone your skills in the fully operational Durham College Spa which will provide services to the public. The Durham College Spa features modern learning facilities and equipment to provide you with real-life work experience.

Our faculty have a wide range of experience, from working with well-known industry establishments such as The Elmwood Spa and Ste. Anne’s Spa, to operating their own entrepreneurial ventures. Following graduation, you will be able to launch your career in luxury destination spas around the world or as an entrepreneur with your own boutique spa offering specialized treatments.

Work Placement

Hands On

Health & Beauty

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2020	Open

Students acquire invaluable experiential learning in the Durham College Spa.

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Tuition

Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE

Skincare technician
Regional or national sales representative
Manicurist
Pedicurist
Spa coordinator
Day spa manager
Educator trainer
Wax technician
Day spa owner

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Program Details

Our Esthetician - Spa Management program provides vocational hands-on skills plus business management training so you can be job-ready upon graduation. Hands-on courses focus on manicure and pedicure technologies, waxing, body treatments and facial techniques, which include medical esthetic technologies. Business training includes: retail operations and spa management, communications, spa marketing and client-care protocols. You will gain real-world experience during your onsite Durham College Spa work placement, where you will deliver spa services to the public while planning, organizing, controlling and leading day-to-day retail operations, spa marketing strategies and managerial duties.

LAB REQUIREMENTS

In order to participate in the lab component of the program uniforms must be worn at all times. Students must meet the pre-lab requirements in order to receive their uniform.

PRE-LAB

To be eligible for the lab/placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

Entry Immunization form completed by a health-care provider
Current standard first aid certificate from a recognized provider

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U)

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. For more information, please contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3126. Please refer to Admission Processes for more details regarding highly competitive programs.