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Aesthetics Certificate

Credential: Mohawk College Certificate
Program Number: 026

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This certificate is designed for individuals intending to pursue a career within the growing field of aesthetics. This is an intense program of study, utilizing both theory and practical application with emphasis on student involvement for experience and training. Some areas of study include skin care and treatments, product knowledge, waxing, manicuring, salon management and customer relations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

O.S.S.D., Mature Student status or equivalent. Secondary School English or equivalent.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

To be awarded the Certificate, you must successfully complete thirteen courses; twelve compulsory courses plus one option course.

Mandatory Courses:

Course Number Course Name Course Hours Tentative Schedule*
Fall Winter Spring
ASTHWS101 or ASTHAES02

Cosmetology - Introduction to Skin Care or Aesthetics: Skin Care I

39

 X

X

X

ASTHAES03 Aesthetics: Skin Care II

39

 

X

X

ASTHAES04 Aesthetics: Skin Care III

39

 

 

X

ASTHAES05 Body Massage & Treatments

39

 

 

X

FASHWS013 Colour Theory for Make Up & Fashion Co-ordination

36

X

X

X

MRKTWS136 Business & Marketing-for the Cosmetics Industry

33

 

X

X

MRKTWS143 Professional Selling

33

X

 

X

ASTHWS144 Make up Artistry I

36

X

X

X

ASTHWS305 Manicure, Pedicure; Care and Techniques

33

X

X

X

ASTHWS306 Waxing

39

X

X

X

BIOLHZA34 Biology Preparatory

39

 

X

 

WORKWS034 Work Experience Option

30

X

X

X

Option Courses - Choose One:

ASTHWS244 Make up Artistry II

36

 

X

X

ASTHWS031 Make up; Paramedical & Camouflage Therapy

39

 

X

X

ASTHWS405 Spa Manicure/Pedicure and Specialized Applications

33

 

X

 

PERSWS444 Make up; Bridal, Glamour, Runway

33

 

 

X

ASTHWS905 Gel & Acrygel Applications

39

 

X

 

ASTH10000 Hot Stone Massage

36

 

 

X

* Subject to change - Browse current catalogue for course offerings

ALSO AVAILABLE AS A DAY-TIME PROGRAM!

The Aesthetics, Applied Cosmetics and Nail Technician Certificates are also offered as day-time programs. The programs run for three semesters and upon successful completion you receive all three Certificates. Special approval from the Program Manager is required before registering for day-time courses. Placement is limited.