Esthetics Professionals
Best ESL Course in Canada for Workplace English for Esthetics Professionals
CMACollege’s Workplace English for Esthetics Professionals assists those currently working in, or wishing to work in, the personal care industry with an emphasis on the beauty treatment, spa, skin care and weight management sectors. It will provide communication strategies for interacting with customers, assessing their needs and communicating intelligibly and accurately.
General topics covered will include greetings, customer enquiries and assisting customers, introducing and suggesting potential items for sale to customers, taking payments, leave-taking, customer care and promoting long-term customer relationships. The course will also cover language related to skin and hair care, nutrition, diet and meal planning, weight management, technology used in skin care, types of skin treatment, human anatomy, massage and relaxation, and factors specific to men’s health and women’ s health.
The College holds an Intern-certification with the Provincial Government. The program has been reviewed and approved by the PTIB Government of B.C.
There are 4 course levels from Elementary to Advanced.
Each course level is 100 hours over five weeks.
Students can enroll in two of the four courses. Please contact us to discuss options.
Classes are 20 hours per week. Lessons are online.
An official CMA College Certificate and transcript is awarded on completion.
Course Levels
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The following is a breakdown of costs and fees associated with this program.
Canadian Students
- Application Fee: $199.00 (Per student one time fee)
Costs per Level:
- Tuition: $1000.00
International Students
- Application Fee: $299.00 (Per student one time fee)
Costs per Level:
- Tuition: $1000.00
Student financing is available for those who qualify. Contact the registrar’s office for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Communicate competently at a level required for employment or post secondary education, showing flexibility and clarity of thought and expression.
- Communicate competently and flexibly, to interact culturally appropriately, in a variety of workplace, post-secondary and/or societal environments.
- Conduct research and write essays/papers/reports according to academic conventions at a level required by colleges, universities, and/or the workplace.
- Develop thorough general knowledge gained in a wide range of subjects, and insight into both self and society.
- Develop flexibility and clarity of both thought and expression to develop communications competence to a level required by business and industry.
- Understand and utilize critical-thinking processes and problem-solving techniques.
- Examine and evaluate various aspects of our changing society to assist in developing a sense of personal and social responsibility as a citizen in society.
- Employ basic vocational skills drawn from the areas of the humanities, social and behavioural sciences, or vocational studies (business, technology).
Academic Year
| Intake Opens | Start Date | End Date |
| June 1st | September | December |
| July 1st | October | January |
| August 1st | November | February |
| September 1st | December | March |
| October 1st | January | April |
| November 1st | February | May |
| December 1st | March | June |
| January 1st | April | July |
| February 1st | May | August |
| March 1st | June | September |
| April 1st | July | October |
| May 1st | August | November |
Program Outline
Workplace English for Esthetics Professionals
5 weeks – 20 hours per week
Units 1-4
Week 1:
- Beauty Salon Workers
Week 2:
- Welcome to Bella Salon
Week 3:
- Salon Small Talk
Week 4:
- Hair Designers’ Tools
Week: 5
- REVIEW
5 weeks – 20 hours per week
Units 1-11
Week 1:
- Hair Types and Styles
- Women’s Hairstyles
- Men’s Hairstyles
Week 2:
- Communicating During a Haircut
- Manicure
- Pedicure
Week 3:
- Makeup Essentials
- Makeup Tools
- Makeovers
Week 4:
- Massage
- Massage Services
Week 5:
- REVIEW
5 weeks – 20 hours per week
Units 1-15
Week 1:
- Busy day at the Salon
- Giving directions
- Business Hours
- Making an appointment by phone
Week 2:
- Shampoo
- Perms
- Straightening
- Hair Colouring
Week 3:
- Barber Service
- Damaged Hair
- Getting a Manicure
- Manicure Maintenance
Week 4:
- Hair Removal
- Skincare
- Spa Facials
Week 5:
- REVIEW
5 weeks – 20 hours per week
Units 1-15
Week 1:
- Sales
- How Will You Pay?
- Colour treatment
- Advanced Colouring techniques
Week 2:
- Curly Hair
- Hair Products
- Men’s Grooming
- Special Occasion Hair
Week 3:
- Nail Problems
- Artificial Nails
- Salon Sanitation
- Choosing Makeup
Week 4:
- Eye Makeup Techniques
- Makeup on Special Occasions
- Permanent Makeup
Week 5:
- REVIEW
Financial Aid and Scholarships
To learn about financial aid options or currently open scholarships, please contact our registrar’s office.
Q: Is CMACollege a registered School?
Yes. We are a Designated Learning Institution registered with PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch with the Ministry of Advanced Skills, Education and Training). CLICK HERE for more info on our registration with the PTIB
Q: Will I get a certificate?
CMACollege is a Registered Trade School with PTIB (Private Training Institutions Branch) with the Ministry of Advanced Education Skills and Training.
Upon successful completion of the course you will receive a Certificate.
Q: Where do I attend class?
With technology changing constantly, we’ve paid attention to this and are on the cutting edge of new modes of education. We are very proud to bring to you our ONLINE courses. This approach to teaching is unique. Not only will you learn everything that is taught within the traditional school environment, but you’ll learn all this within the comfort of your home or office.
You no longer have the added expenses which come with attending conventional schools (transportation, childcare, relocating) as well as all the other expenses associated with “traditional” teaching methods.
Q: What are the advantages of going to CMACollege?
Loan and Government funding approved.
Condensed programs get you licensed and working sooner than later.
Flexibility to offer the lates techniques and industry changes.
Access through our busy working spas and salon to get you the practical experience required for success.
Q: What options do I have in funding my education?
Student Assistance (Government Student Loan)
RESP
Banks (student loan- line of Credit)
Savings
Scholarship’s
Bursary’s
Q: What is your maximum number of students per class?
Our Class sizes are kept between 8 to 12 students. Small class size means more individual attention for our students.
Q: Can graduates make a successful career in the beauty industry?
Choosing to become a licensed beauty professional opens a myriad of career choices around the world. From Esthetician, Nail Technician, Makeup Artistry, Cosmetician, or SFX artist, the Beauty industry is a multi-billion business worldwide.
There are many careers part to choose from with your training. Graduates from the beauty industry provide for their family and love-ones financially from the career part they have chosen in the beauty industry.
Q: How soon can I start working after I graduate?
Many graduates get hired from their practicum placement salon following graduation, or they open their own business, and some have become beauty Influencers.
Q: What do I need to apply for a career in this industry?
First, you must love what you do…!
Second, when you do it, do it well…!
People skills
Patience
Time management skills
Reliability.
