<p>This program leads to a Red Seal certification. Visit our <a href="/go/plan/trades">Trades page</a>.</p>

The Esthetics and Spa Therapy certificate allows you to get expert industry training in facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, gel application, hair removal, makeup, and body massage while serving real clients at VCC’s state-of-the-art salon and spa. Work practicum offers spa industry work experience, opportunities to practice knowledge and skills learned at the college, and potential for employment.

Click [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-areas/cosmetology/esthetics-and-spa-therapy/) for information about the international intake for this program.

Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate

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**All Applicants**

1. English 10 or  [equivalent](https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/all-other-programs/english-10/)
2. Applicants who do not meet the program admission requirements may be admitted based on an interview with the Department Leader or representative.

Academic Admission Requirement

**Domestic Applicants**

1. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to connect with VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC’s Indigenous Enrolment policy, application preparation/completion, program advising, and a range of other individualized services.
2. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
3. Applicants must submit official transcripts and other documents as required by their course or program.

**International Applicants**

1. International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
2. Applicants must submit [official transcripts and educational documents](https://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/apply/how-to-apply/) as required by their course or program.
3. All VCC applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom.   

**All Applicants**
Recommended Characteristics
The hospitality and food services systems industries are primarily a people business. The Hospitality and Food Service Systems Management Diploma Program has been designed to strengthen and encourage interpersonal skills and a leadership/team approach to course work. Students work with fellow students, industry representatives, members of the college community, hospitality employers and their workers, and the public. Students must have a hospitality mindset of going above and beyond, the desire to work effectively in a team, and the ability to work well with others in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Admission Advice

Program seats will be available on a first-qualified, first-offered basis. You can find the program availability status [here](https://www.vcc.ca/international/programs/program-availability/availability-status/)

International students may refer to the VCC International page for details on admission deadlines.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit our [How-to guides page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help) for more information.

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Esthetics and Spa Therapy Certificate

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