CMA College
OUR PROGRAM
ESTHETICS FOUNDATIONSQ. HOW MANY HOURS IS THIS PROGRAM?
A. THIS FULL TIME, DIPLOMA PROGRAM IS 660 HOURS
Q. WHAT ARE THE COURSES IN THIS PROGRAM?
A. THIS PROGRAM CONSISTS OF 6 MODULES
ESTH 1 SPA PROFESSIONAL 60 HRS. (ALL THEORY)
ESTH 2 WAXING 120 HRS (THEORY & PRACTICAL)
ESTH 3 NAILS 1 MANICURES 120 HRS & ESTH 4 NAILS 2 PEDICURES 120 HRS (THEORY & PRACTICAL)
ESTH 5 MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS 120 HRS (THEORY & PRACTICAL)
ESTH 6 FACIAL THERAPY 120 HRS (THEORY & PRACTICAL)
Q. WHO QUALIFIES FOR THIS PROGRAM?
A. TO APPLY AND BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS PROGRAM YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
- BE A GRADUATE OF GRADE 12 WITH A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED EQUIVALENT. A BC DOGWOOD DIPLOMA IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
2. YOU MUST BE 19 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
3. ESL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF GRADE 10 ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. YOU ARE REQURED TO HAVE A 5.5+ IELTS (ACADEMIC) CERTIFICATE OR OTHER ESL CERTIFICATION THAT MEETS THE CANADIAN LEARNING BENCHMARK.
Q. IS THIS PROGRAM REGISTERED AND APPROVED BY A PROVINCIAL GOVERNING BODY?
A. YES THIS PROGRAM IS APPROVED & DESIGNATED BY THE P.T.I.B THE PRIVATE TRAINING INSTITUTION BRANCH OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.
ALL GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAM CAN PRACTICE AS ESTHETICIANS.
GRADUATES MUST DETERMINE IF LICENSING IS REQUIRED IN THE PROVINCE THEY INTEND TO WORK.
ALL SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES IN GOOD STANDING WILL RECEIVE A DIPLOMA. (no fees outstanding)
GRADUATES CAN WORK IN RESORT SPAS, CRUISE SHIPS, DAY SPAS, NAIL SALONS, HAIR SALONS, COSMETIC RETAIL OR A HOME BASED BUSINESS.
THE CURRICULUM IS PRIMARILY BASED ON THE MILADY’S TEXTBOOK SERIES, ALONG WITH OTHER TEACHER MADE MATERIALS AND INTERNET RESOURCES. THE COLLEGE SUPPLIES ALL EQUIPMENT, SPA FURNITURE AND THE MAJORITY OF SUPPLIES.
ADMIN FEE: FEE: $100 NON REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE
DEPOSIT: $250 NON REFUNDABLE ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT
COURSE TUITION: $ 10,000 ESTHETICS FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM.
ESTHETICS SMOCK: $60 DRESS CODE
.COURSE KIT: $400 KITS WILL BE AVAILABLE ONSITE. THERE WILL BE OTHER SUPPLIES REQUIRED OR TO REPLENISH.
COURSE TEXTBOOKS: $ 440 THE REQUIRED BOOKS AND CORRECT PUBLICATIONS MAY BE PURCHASED FROM ANY SOURCE.
EQUIPMENT SUGGESTED: LAPTOP / NOTEBOOK FOR ANY ONLINE LEARNING RESOURCES.
MATERIALS: PENS, PAPER, BINDER, DIVIDERS & HIGHLIGHTER. (INSTRUCTOR WILL ADVISE ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM STUDENTS WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICAL SKILLS TO BE COMPETENT ESTHETIC PROFESSIONALS. THEY WILL BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN GENERAL TRADE PRACTICES, DEMONSTRATE PROPER STERILIZATION AND SANITIZATION PROCEDURES, DEMONSTRATE PROPER COMMUNICATION AND PROFESSIONALISM, EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES, UNDERSTAND SAFETY PROTOCOLS. EXPLAIN KEY PRINCIPLES RELATED TO ELECTRICITY. UNDERSTAND THE BEAUTY BUSINESS & WILL HAVE DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVE SKILLS AND PROPERLY PERFORM PROCEDURES IN MANICRING, PEDICURING, WAXING, FACIALS AND MAKEUP APPLICATION.
ASSESSMENT METHODS: FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS ARE USED IN THE THEORY TOPICS. (DISCUSSIONS, STUDENT DEMONSTRATIONS,QUIZZES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES). STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH DEMONSTRATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PRACTICE SKILLS UNDER DIRECT SUPERVISION,
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE FORMATIVE FEEDBACK AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT. STUDENTS MUST ACHEIVE 60% GRADE OR HIGHER IN THEORY AND THEY MUST PROVIDE INDUSTRY STANDARD PRACTICAL SKILL FOR ALL MODALITIES TO RECIEVE COMPETENTCY STATUS TO PASS.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN AN 80% OR HIGHER ATTENDANCE RECORD TO PASS.
EDUCATION DELIVERY: IN CLASS 100%
DRESS CODE: NEAT, CLEAN & PROFESSIONAL (Esthetic Smock)
INSTRUCTORS MAY PROVIDE USE SOME DIGITAL CONTENT (20% OR LESS)
THE CURRICULUM DELIVERY IS BOTH “SYNCHRONOUS” AND “ASYNCHRONOUS”. STUDENTS WILL ATTEND CLASSES WITH INSTRUCTORS AND OTHER STUDENTS BUT ALSO WORK ON THEIR OWN TIME WITH STUDY AND ASSIGNMENTS
CLASS HOURS WILL BE 10-4 PM DAILY WE WILL BE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS & STATUTORY HOLIDAYS.
