Yukon Esthetics Diploma Program
Become a professionally trained esthetician in skin care, beauty, and body treatments. This program is open for applications and the next Diploma program begins September 2024
DIPLOMA PROGRAM COST
$9995
CREDENTIAL
Diploma
LENGTH
800 hours
FORMAT
Online Theory & Class-Based
Your journey to becoming a certified esthetician starts here.
In the Yukon Esthetics Diploma program, you'll study the science of beauty, how to work safely, and good work behaviours. This will get you ready for a job in a salon.
You'll practice your skills in our top-notch training center, using the same kind of tools and products you'd use in a real salon.
By the time you finish the program, you'll have a lot of experience working with clients and know a lot about different beauty treatments. This will make you a great hire for any job in the beauty and wellness field.
We can't wait to teach you everything you need to know for this rewarding career.
Esthetics Skills You’ll Learn
During the program, you will learn how to perform these esthetics skills on clients.
Make-up Artistry
Spa Manicures
Spa Pedicures
Facials
Swedish Massage
Brow Lamination & Design
Lash Lifts and Tints
Waxing
Download the Syllabus
Yukon Esthetics Diploma Syllabus
Learn more about what we cover in the training program.
Esthetics Diploma Experience
Yukon Esthetics Diploma Applications are OPEN for Yukon Esthetics Diploma starting September 2024
Jobs in Esthetics
Skin Care Technician
Nail Technician
Eyelash Specialist
Brow Technician
Makeup Artist
Salon Owner
Home-Based Esthetician
Spa Director
“The unique part about this program is its flexibility. It allowed me to learn new skills at my own pace without sacrificing my full-time job or personal life. The hybrid method of online study and weekend in-person classes allowed me to integrate my learning seamlessly into my life and responsibilities, creating a balanced growth plan.”
Katarina, Teacher
Your Learning Path
The Yukon Esthetics Diploma is an 800-hour program, broken down into the hours listed below.
| Hours | Subject | Weeks | Location | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Hours | Theory Delivery | 1-8 | Online Learning Platform | Online Virtual |
| 160 Hours | Clinical (learning protocols hands on for all services) | 9-11 | Elements at Normandy | In Person |
| 400 Hours | Hands on work experience logging practicum hours in salon | 12-24 (full time) 12-52 (flexible practicum model) |
Elements Spa or Elements at Normandy | In Person |
| 40 Hours | Additional hours set aside to address areas of difficulty or additional trainings needs. | Elements Spa or Elements at Normandy | In Person |
Total hours: 800 hrs
Your Instructors
Your teachers have years of experience and training in esthetics to share with you.
Ammanda Partridge
Academy President
Rebecca Thomas
Instructor
Meet our Academy President,
Ammanda Partridge
Ammanda Partridge, Owner of Elements Hair Studio & Day Spa receives 2023 Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Leader Award
Ammanda Partridge has nearly twenty years of experience in the esthetics industry.
She owns a popular hair and spa in Whitehorse, the traditional territories of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation that has operated for nearly a decade.
Ammanda believes everyone deserves a little pampering. That’s why she regularly volunteers her services at festivals and events hosted by First Nations communities.
In 2023, Ammanda was awarded the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce's Business Leader of the Year for her commitment to strengthening the community.
Ammanda also contributes to the esthetics industry nationally, holding a position as a committee member for Skills Canada National Competition.
As the Yukon representative for the esthetics trade competition, Ammanda will help design the contest for competing estheticians.
Ammanda founded Elements Esthetics Academy, the first and only esthetics school in the Yukon, to open doors to a career that has brought immense value to her personal life.
Inspired by friends and family with neurodiversity, Ammanda is driven to make the academy a place for all kinds of learners so everyone who wants to learn about beauty and wellness has the chance.
FAQs
Commonly asked questions about the Yukon Esthetics Diploma program.
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The program is broken down into three phases, (1) online theory, (2) practical training in-person at the academy and (3) your practicum hours. We front load the theory so you have all the background knowledge required to start hands-on training in the school. During the 8-week theory phase, there will be 3 days per week of instructor-led training and 2 days a week of self-study to complete assignments.
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The program is approximately 40% theory, 20 % clinical instruction 40% hands-on learning. The first 8 weeks are instructional in theory, followed by 2 weeks of house practicum. After your practicum, you complete your practicum hours with clients at your own pace.
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There currently is no licensing in most parts of Canada, but the Government of Canada requires a minimum of 800 hours from a registered trade school. We do have an industry council called Beauty Council where you can gain your international cosmetology certificate. Graduates from this program qualify to take the exam to gain this extra credential. Elements require a minimum 75% to pass; because Beauty Council requires 70%, our graduates are held to a higher standard to ensure they have the skills and the knowledge to pass this additional exam.
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You require 360 practicum hours that are signed off by your practicum instructor.
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The diploma program includes training in:
Manicure
Pedicure
Waxing
Makeup, tinting, lifting and lamination
Relaxation massage and body treatments
Facials
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You can schedule your practicum hours at Normandy Place, with an additional opportunity to do work experience that counts towards your practicum in participating real salon locations.
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You will complete a theory and practicum exam before graduating. This exam is 15 hours spread out over 2 days
Practical Exam details:
For Manicure and Pedicure service, one must be Gel polished, and one must include the “Spa” component of paraffin
Facial service, including extractions
Three waxing services, brows, one body area with soft wax, and one body area with hard wax.
Makeup application with false lashes
Tinting of brows and lashes
Relaxation massage for 45 minutes
Students will be allowed up to 5 hours to complete the written exam.
The final exam is in person, and a minimum of 75% is required to pass.