Aesthetics Certificate
Credential: Mohawk College CertificateProgram 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.







