Applied Esthetics is a certificate program that provides knowledge and skill development in preventative skin care and treatments to keep skin healthy and attractive.
Start date
September
Length
32 weeks
Locations(s)
Prince AlbertAt the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Salon & Spa, you will receive training in:
- skin care and facials
- make-up and application techniques
- eyebrow shaping
- waxing and tinting
- manicures
- pedicures
- epilation/unwanted hair removal
- specialized skin care
- spa and body treatments
With this Saskatchewan Polytechnic credential, you will be eligible for credit towards journeyperson status. To learn more, contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).
Career and salary information
Your career
Graduates may find employment in salons, spas and wellness centres.
Potential careers
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Esthetician-skin care technician | Estheticians, electrologists & related occupations (63211) |
| Make-up artist | Other technical & co-ordinating occupations in the performing arts (52119) |
| Spa manager | Managers in customer & personal services (60040) |
| Esthetics instructor - college | College teacher (41210) |
Part-time delivery
Admissions
Admission requirements
- Grade 10
- English Language Requirement
Alternative admission
Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.
Tuition and fees
Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.2024-25 academic year
$16,610
Courses
Get credit for what you know
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.
See link(s) below to get more information about PLAR.
Transfer credit
Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.
Student awards
Thanks to the generosity of donors and alumni, Saskatchewan Polytechnic gives away more than $2 million in student awards during the academic year.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers student awards for every certificate and diploma program at every campus. Not all student awards are based on marks - some are based on financial need or things like community or volunteer involvement.