Esthetician/Spa Management
Program Overview
Humber’s Esthetician/Spa Management diploma program gives you the business management and hands-on skills you need for a career in the $119 billion spa economy (Global Wellness Institute, 2018). On the business side, learn the fundamentals of business writing, marketing, retail operation and day-to-day spa management. Hands-on courses focus on traditional services such as nail care technologies, advanced facial techniques, waxing, body treatments and makeup applications. As well, you will learn advanced medical esthetic services such as OxyGeneo, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, RF, LED, laser and Intense Pulse Light (IPL).
At Humber, you will practise what you are learning and improve your skills at The Humber Spa, a simulated work environment and retail boutique open to the community. Working under the guidance of qualified lab technicians, you will manage the administrative functions of the spa, including frontline responsibilities, retail operations and providing spa services. You will provide a series of treatments including facials, hand and foot care, and body treatments to clientele.
In the first semester, you will be introduced to spa management and client services, physiology of the skin, and professional skin care, and begin your foundational training in esthetic skills. In the second semester, you will study computer applications, advanced facial techniques, waxing services and nail care. Later in the program, you will study marketing, new business development, human resource management and medical spa services.
Semester 2 |
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| BSPA 150: Nail Care Technologies |
| BSPA 151: Computer Applications |
| BSPA 154: Personal Care Applications |
| BSPA 155: Skin Care Techniques 2 |
| WRIT 200: Workplace Writing Skills |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED: General Elective |
Semester 3 |
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| BSPA 200: Spa Marketing and Social Media |
| BSPA 205: The Humber Spa: Lab 1 |
| BSPA 209: Spa Business Operations 1 |
| BSPA 213: The Medical Spa 1 |
| BSPA 250: Spa Treatments and Therapies |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
| GNED: General Elective |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Perform a variety of specialized body and skin care treatments following correct procedures and precautions and supporting client needs (including and not limited to facials, manicures, pedicures, hair removal, and make up applications).
- Use a range of specialized equipment and products, in compliance with established national, provincial, industry, and other related standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Apply relevant knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and histology to the provision of specialized esthetic treatments and services.
- Adhere to health, safety, sanitation, and infection and prevention control guidelines, according to current legislation and national, provincial, municipal, and industry standards and regulations.
- Identify business skills and activities required for the successful establishment and operation of a small esthetic business in a salon or spa environment.
- Select and recommend the use of esthetic products and product ingredients to clients, taking into account health status and identified needs.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships in adherence to standards and ethics associated with the profession.
- Develop customer service strategies that meet and adapt to individual needs and expectations in accordance with professional standards and ethics.
- Determine professional development strategies that lead to the enhancement of work performance and career opportunities and keep pace with industry change.
Work Placement
Two work placements offer students experience working with clients. The placements will be onsite at The Humber Spa.
The Humber Advantage
This full-service classroom and retail boutique is open to the public year-round. Students manage the administrative functions as well as working under the guidance of qualified instructors providing facials, hand & foot care, and body treatments to clientele.
Our graduates are industry-ready upon graduation. We are proud to say that our students meet employer needs in today's growing wellness sector.
Our Graduates Are In-Demand
Your Career
Start your career in the thriving health and wellness industry.
The explosion over the last decade in both the number and variety of spas is good news for your career. Toronto and southern Ontario are home to many spas and wellness centres. In addition, you can work around the world. Seek management opportunities at day spas, hotel and resort spas, destination spas, fitness and sports clinics, health and wellness clubs, condominium spas, nail bars, and medical spas. Business courses prepare you for the operations aspect of this industry.
With spas offering a broad range of services, you can also work as an esthetician, medical esthetician, skin care therapist, nail technician, frontline staff member or retail sales specialist.
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The Esthetician/Spa Management Diploma Program
Watch the video to learn how this program can give you the business management and beauty skills you need for a career in the wellness industry.
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Fees
The 2022-2023 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $3,980.41
- international: $16,394.00
Fees are subject to change.
Scholarships
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