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ESTHETICS TRAINING
PROGRAM OUTLINE
April 2010
This publication may be obtained from the
Estheticians and Spa Therapists Association (E-SPA)
Online: www.e-spabc.com
Developed By
Sage Transitions
Esthetics Training Program Outline • April 2010 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 – Occupational Analysis 1
Occupational Analysis Chart 2
Section 2 – Program Outline 8
Suggested Schedule of Time Allotment 9
Program Outline 15
Core Competencies 16
Level 1 66
Level 2 119
Section 3 – Training Provider Standards 189
Recommended Reference Textbooks 190
Websites 191
Training Provider Standards for Instructors 192
Tools and Equipment 193
Section 4 - Appendices 202
Appendix A: Science of esthetics cross-reference list 203
Appendix B: Molecule size chart for nail enhancements 204
Esthetics Training Training Provider Standards • April 2010 2
FOREWORD
This program outline is for use in the esthetician training program and will be used as a
guide for instructors in the classroom portions of this training.
The esthetician program is delivered in a format which combines in-school-theory,
practical and work-based training, all designed to meet the competency standards and
profile defined by the industry.
Practical demonstration and student participation should always be integrated with
classroom sessions.
Safe working practices, though not always specified in each of the competencies and
learning tasks, are an implied part of the program and should be stressed throughout
the training.
This program outline includes a list of recommended reference resources that are
available to support the learning objectives and the minimum practical requirements
needed to support instruction.
The esthetician program is designed to be modularized to allow students to take any
combination of modules, or the full program and to allow schools to provide any
combination of modules. There is some overlap between certain modules, so
examinations should be provided in a way that tests all necessary skills with minimal
overlap.
Finally, this program requires knowledge about various branches of science for
estheticians. Each module details science components integrated into the learning
outcomes and objectives. Appendix A provides an outline of which specific science
topics are necessary for the relevant modules.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Program Outline was launched under the direction of Personal Services Industry
Human Resources Committee (PSI-HR) with funding from the The Province of British
Columbia via the Cosmetology Industry Association of British Columbia, and prepared
by Sage Transitions with the assistance of the industry participants listed below.
Industry Participants
Paul Bousaleh – Suki’s
Martin Constable – London School of Hairdressing
Ruth Coogan – Hair Bin
Louise Dannhauer – Spa Time
Susan Belton Erkau
Laura Gobbo – Fruition Day Spa
Allison Hegedus – Vida Wellness
Madeleine Jones – Madeleine’s
Dee Lewis – Deeco
Ida Marie Huska – Root’s
Nanci Spencer – The Nail Scene
Debra Tarvin
Working group
A working group contributed many hours to meetings and on-line review developing a
program model and supporting the completion of the full program outline.
Louise Dannhauer - Spa Time
Laura Gobbo - Fruition Day Spa
Dee Lewis - Deeco
Debbie Nickel - Blanche MacDonald
Nanci Spencer - The Nail Scene
Debra Tarvin
Industry Observers
Cindy Bubb – Private Career Training Institutions Agency of BC (PCTIA)
Kim Savage – Chair
Neil Floyd – Service Canada
Tom Newall – Industry Training Authority (ITA)
Sage Transitions would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of the
industry representatives appointed to identify the training requirements of the esthetics
trade.
Facilitators
Heather Stewart – Project Manager, Sage Transitions
Ian MacRae – Technical Writer & Research Consultant, Sage Transitions
Lucy Griffith - Subject Matter Expert & Technical Writer
SAFETY ADVISORY
Please note that it is always the responsibility of any person using these materials to
inform him/herself about the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations pertaining to
his/her work. The references to the WorkSafeBC of British Columbia safety regulations
contained within these materials do not/may not reflect the most recent Occupational
Health and Safety Regulations.
The current Standards and Regulations in BC can be obtained on the following website:
http://www.worksafebc.com
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESTHETICIAN
Workers in this unit group provide facial and body treatments designed to enhance an
individual's physical appearance. They are employed in beauty spas/salons, electrolysis
studios, scalp treatment and hair replacement clinics and other similar establishments
and in cosmetic departments of retail establishments such as pharmacies and
department stores, or they may be self-employed.
The following is a summary of main duties for some occupations in this unit group:
• Estheticians give facial and other body treatments using specialized products
and techniques.
• Cosmeticians advise customers on the use of make-up and other beauty
products and apply make-up to customers; may specialize in applying makeup to
models or other individuals for special occasions.
• Electrologists remove unwanted hair permanently from client's face or body using
needle method only, specialized hair removal equipment, producing the art and
science of electrolysis, thermolysis and blend methods
• Nail technicians clean, shape and apply lacquer to fingernails and toenails and
provide related treatments.
SECTION 1
OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS
Esthetics Training Training Provider Standards • April 2010 1
ESTHETICS
Technical Training
Occupational Analysis Chart
Core Competencies
Describe safe Describe safe and Describe infection Describe Describe glass Describe Describe diseases
beauty hygienic work control sanitation, and metal bacteriology and disorders of
practices environment cleaning and implements the skin
disinfection
A A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6
Introduction to Describe ethetics Describe history Describe industry Describe career Describe Describe
esthetics and its of skin care and trends and and business professional spa/ professional
relationship to its development statistics opportunities for salon conduct ethics for
healthcare esthetics with co-workers esthetician
and clients
B-6
B B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 B-5
Describe tools Describe single- Describe multi- Describe basic Describe Describe disposal
and equipment use tools and use tools and electrical theory knowledge of of single-use
accessories accessories and processes electrical esthetics equipment
therapy
equipment
C C-1 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5
Describe Describe Describe client Describe effective Describe problem Describe ability to Describe special
consultation processes, service skills communication solving processes establish rapport needs and
with client systems and methods with and tasks with clients identifies related
procedures to coworkers and precautions and
meet client needs clients procedures
D D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6
Describe Describe Describe Describe Describe
science of knowledge of knowledge of the knowledge of knowledge of
esthetics physiology and systems of the chemistry and its nutrition and its
related processes body branches as importance to
related to skin
cosmetics
E E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4
Describe Describe Describe draping Describe client’s Describe
routine tasks preparing client client for services jewellery and processes to
for services piercing(s) are record and
removed as maintain product
required inventory
F F-1 F-2 F-3 F-4
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Describe Describe the Describe positive Describe Describe Describe
promoting importance of promotions techniques of customers rights Consumer
additional sales prescription retail Protection Act
products and
services
G G-1 G-2 G-3 G-4 G-5
Describe spa/ Describe Describe booking Describe Describe
salon reception reception area and appointments sensitivity patch accounting
duties duties tests principles
H H-1 H-2 H-3 H-4
Describe spa/ Describe Describe business Describe spa/ Describe Describe
salon business knowledge of operations salon operations accounting knowledge of
management industry history principles human resource
management
I-3
I 1-1 I-2 I-4 I-5
CERTIFIED ESTHETICIAN
Technical Training
Occupational Analysis Chart
Level 1 Endorsements - Esthetician
B1 - Body
Improve and Describe basics of Describe and Describe and Describe and
maintain skin skin care for the demonstrate demonstrate all demonstrate basic
condition on body planning and stages of a body body treatment
the body preparation for a treatment (including
body treatment extraction)
B1.A B1.A-1 B1.A-2 B1.A-3 B1.A-4
H1 - Hair removal
Hair removal Describe and Describe and Describe and Describe theory Describe follow-
demonstrate demonstrate demonstrate of permanent hair up treatments
waxing elimination of alternate hair removal
ingrown hair(s) removal processes
H1.A H1.A -1 H1.A -2 H1.A -3 H1.A -4 H1.A -5
Intimate Describe intimate Describe client Demonstrate
waxing waxing consultation, removal of
(Optional) planning and unwanted hair
preparation
H1.B H1.B-1 H1.B-2 H1.B-3
N1 - Nail care
Nail care Describe and Describe and Describe nail
demonstrate demonstrate science
assessment of providing
nail, hand and manicure to client
foot health
N1.A N1.A-1 N1.A -2 N1.A-3
M1 - Make-up
Makeup and Describe colour Describe and Describe and Demonstrate Describe and Describe follow-
enhancement theory demonstrate basic demonstrate product demonstrate up treatments
options makeup specialty makeup knowledge enhancing
application application eyelashes
M1.A MI.A-1 MI.A-2 MI.A-3 MI.A-4 MI.A-5 MI.A-6
S1 - Skin
Massage - Describe contra- Describe and
facial indications and demonstrate basic
safety for all skin massage
types movements and
techniques
S1.A S1.A-1 S1.A-2
Improve and Describe basics of Describe skin Describe and Describe and Describe and
maintain facial skin types and skin demonstrate demonstrate all demonstrate skin
condition conditions planning and stages of a skin treatment
preparation for a treatment (including
skin treatment extractions)
S1.B S1.B-1 S1.B-2 S1.B-3 S1.B-4 S1.B-5
CERTIFIED ESTHETICIAN
Technical Training
Occupational Analysis Chart
Level 2 Endorsements - Advanced Esthetician
B2 - Body
Aromatherapy Describe essential Describe effects Describe and Describe Describe and
oils of aromatherapy demonstrate regulations related demonstrate
methods of to aromatherapy product
application knowledge
B1.A B1.A-1 B1.A-2 B1.A-3 B1.A-4 B1.A-5
Head and body Describe types of Describe the Describe and Describe client Describe
massage massage effects of manual demonstrate consultation, mechanical
treatment massage massage planning and massage
movements and preparation treatments
application
B1.B B1.B-1 B1.B-2 B1.B-3 B1.B-4 B1.B-5
Provide self Describe self- Describe client Describe and Describe and Describe home
tanning tanning consultation, demonstrate demonstrate care advice for
treatments treatments planning and application of application of client
(Optional) preparation self-tan products: self-tan products
manually with air brush
B1.C B1.C-1 B1.C-2 B1.C-3 B1.C-4 B1.C-5
N2 - Nails
Nail Describe Describe and Describe and Describe and Describe and Describe and
enhancement advanced nail demonstrate demonstrate gel demonstrate demonstrate nail demonstrate
systems science acrylic nail nail wrap/resin nail art (acrylic and application of
enhancements enhancements enhancements gel) nail
enhancements to
the toes
N2.A N2.A-1 N2.A-2 N2.A-3 N2.A-4 N2.A-5 N2.A-6
S2 - Skin
Microdermabra Describe and Describe and
ision demonstrate demonstrate
outcome of microdermabraiso
microdermabraisi n
on
S2.A S2.A-1
S2.A-2
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IMPROVE Describe Describe faradic Describe and Describe and Describe audio Describe vacuum
FACE AND improving face electro-therapy demonstrate demonstrate high- sonic electro- suction electro-
SKIN and skin treatments galvanic electro- frequency therapy therapy
CONDITION condition using therapy electro-therapy treatments
USING electro-therapy treatments treatments
ELECTRO-
THERAPY
S2.B S2.B-1 S2.B-2 S2.B-3 S2.B-4 S2.B-5 S2.B-6
Describe micro-
current electro-
therapy
S2.B -7
E2 - Electrolysis
Electrolysis Introduction to Describe causes Describe and Describe skin Describe anatomy Describe
electrology of hair problems demonstrate dermatology and and physiology structure of hair
hygiene, history
bacteriology and
sterilization
E2.A E2.A-1 E2.A -2 E2.A -3 E2.A -4 E2.A -5 E2.A -6
Describe and Describe Describe general Describe
demonstrate principles of treatment developing a
practical analysis electricity and procedures practice
of skin and hair equipment
E2.A -7 E2.A -8 E2.A -9 E2.A -10
SECTION 2
PROGRAM OUTLINE
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SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF TIME ALLOTMENT
CORE COMPETENCIES
Theory Practical Page
Line A Demonstrate safe beauty practices 100% 0%
A-1 Describe safe and hygienic working environment 17
A-2 Describe infection control 18
A-3 Describe sanitation and disinfection 19
A-4 Describe glass and metal implements 20
A-5 Describe bacteriology 21
A-6 Describe diseases and disorders of the skin 22
A-7 Describe health, safety, basic first aid and WHMIS 23
Line B Introduction to esthetics 100% 0%
B-1 Describe esthetics and its relationship to healthcare 24
B-2 Describe history of skin care and its’ development 25
B-3 Describe industry trends and statistics 26
Describe business and career opportunities for
B-4 27
estheticians
Describe professional spa/salon conduct with co-
B-5 28
workers and clients
B-6 Describe professional ethics for estheticians 29
Line C Maintain tools and equipment 100% 0%
C-1 Describe single-use tools and accessories 30
C-2 Describe multi-use tools and accessories 31
C-3 Describe basic electrical theory and processes 32
C-4 Describe knowledge of electrical equipment 33
C-5 Describe disposal of single-use equipment 34
Line D Describe consultation with client 100% 0%
Describe processes, systems and procedures to meet
D-1 35
client needs
D-2 Describe client service skills 36
Describe effective communication methods with co-
D-3 37
workers and clients
D-4 Describe problem-solving processes and tasks 38
D-5 Describe ability to establish rapport with clients 39
Describe special needs and identify related precautions
D-6 40
and procedures
Line E Describe science of esthetics 100% 0%
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Theory Practical Page
Describe knowledge of physiology and related
E-1 41
processes
E-2 Describe knowledge of the systems of the body 43
Describe knowledge of chemistry and its’ branches as
E-3 46
related to cosmetics
Describe knowledge of nutrition and its’ importance to
E-4 47
skin
Line F Perform routine tasks 100% 0%
F-1 Describe preparing client for services 48
F-2 Describe draping client for services 49
Describe client’s jewelry and piercing(s) are removed
F-3 50
as required
Describe processes to record and maintain product
F-4 51
inventory
Line G Promote additional products and services 100% 0%
G-1 Describe importance of sales 52
G-2 Describe position promotions 53
G-3 Describe techniques of prescription retail 54
G-4 Describe customers’ rights 55
G-5 Describe Consumer Protection Act 56
Line H Fulfill spa/salon reception duties 100% 0%
H-1 Describe reception area and duties 57
H-2 Describe booking appointments 58
H-3 Describe sensitivity patch tests 59
H-4 Describe accounting principles 60
Line I Spa/salon business management 100% 0%
I-1 Describe industry history 61
I-2 Describe business operations 62
I-3 Describe spa/salon operations 63
I-4 Describe accounting principles 64
I-5 Describe human resource management 65
Total Percentage for Core Competencies 100% 0%
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SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF TIME ALLOTMENT
LEVEL 1 ENDORSEMENTS
Theory Practical Page
B1 - BODY
Line
Improve and maintain skin condition on the body 40% 60%
B1.A
B1.A-1 Describe basics of skin care for the body 68
Describe and demonstrate planning and preparation for
B1.A-2 70
a body treatment
Describe and demonstrate all stages of a body
B1.A-3 72
treatment
Describe and demonstrate basic body treatment
B1.A-4 74
(including extraction)
H1 - HAIR REMOVAL
Line
Hair Removal 20% 80%
H1.A
H1.A-1 Describe and demonstrate waxing 77
Describe and demonstrate elimination of ingrown hair
H1.A-2 80
(s)
Describe and demonstrate alternate hair removal
H1.A-3 81
processes
H1.A-4 Describe theory of permanent hair removal 82
H1.A-5 Describe follow-up treatments 83
Line
Intimate waxing (Optional) 20% 80%
H1.B
H1.B-1 Describe intimate waxing 84
H1.B-1 Describe client consultation, planning and preparation 85
H1.B-1 Demonstrate removal of unwanted hair 86
N1 - Nails
Line
Nail care 35% 65%
N1.A
Describe and demonstrate assessment of hand, foot
N1.A-1 88
and nail health
N1.A-2 Describe and demonstrate providing manicure to client 90
N1.A-3 Describe and demonstrate providing pedicure to client 92
N1.A-4 Describe nail science 94
M1 - Make-up
Line
Make-up and enhancement options 15% 85%
M1.A
M1.A-1 Describe colour theory 97
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Theory Practical Page
M1.A-2 Describe and demonstrate basic makeup application 98
Describe and demonstrate specialty makeup
M1.A-3 100
application
M1.A-4 Describe and demonstrate product knowledge 101
M1.A-5 Describe and demonstrate enhancing eyelashes 102
M1.A-6 Describe follow-up treatments 104
Skin
Line
Massage - Facial 20% 80%
S1.A
S1.A-1 Describe contra-indications and safety for all skin types 106
Describe and demonstrate basic massage movements
S1.A-1 107
and techniques
Line
Improve and maintain facial condition 45% 55%
S1.B
S1.B-1 Describe basics of skin 109
S1.B-2 Describe skin types and skin conditions 111
S1.B-3 Describe and demonstrate planning and preparation for
113
a skin treatment
S1.B-4 Describe and demonstrate all stages of skin treatment 115
S1.B-5 Describe and demonstrate skin treatment (including
117
extraction)
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SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF TIME ALLOTMENT
LEVEL 2 ENDORSEMENTS
Theory Practical Page
B2 - BODY
Line Aromatherapy
70% 30%
B2.A
B2.A-1 Describe essential oils 121
B2.A-2 Describe effects of aromatherapy 123
B2.A-3 Describe and demonstrate methods of application 124
B2.A-4 Describe regulations related to aromatherapy 125
B2.A-5 Describe and demonstrate product knowledge 126
Line Head and body massage treatment
20% 80%
B2.B
B2.B-1 Describe types of massage 127
B2.B-2 Describe the effects of manual massage 128
Describe and demonstrate massage movements and
B2.B-3 129
application
B2.B-4 Describe client consultation, planning and preparation 131
B2.B-5 Describe mechanical massage treatment 132
Line Provide self-tanning treatments (Optional)
30% 70%
B2.C
B2.C-1 Describe self-tanning treatments 133
B2.C-2 Describe consultation, planning and preparation 134
Describe and demonstrate application of self-tan
B2.C-3 135
products manually
Describe and demonstrate application of self-tan
B2.C-4 136
products with air brush
B2.C-5 Describe home care advice for client 137
N2 - Nails
Line Nail enhancement systems
35% 65%
N2.B
N2.B-1 Describe and demonstrate advanced nail science 139
N2.B-2 Describe and demonstrate acrylic nail enhancements 141
N2.B-3 Describe and demonstrate gel nail enhancements 145
Describe and demonstrate wrap/resin nail
N2.B-4 149
enhancements
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Theory Practical Page
N2.B-5 Describe and demonstrate nail art (acrylic and gel) 152
Describe and demonstrate application of nail
N2.B-6 154
enhancements to the toes
S2 - Skin
Line
Microdermabrasion 25% 75%
S2.A
Describe and demonstrate outcome of
S2.A-1 156
microdermabrasion
S2.A-2 Demonstrate microdermabrasion 157
Line Improve face and skin condition using electro-
25% 75%
S2.A therapy
Describe improving face and skin condition using
S2.B-1 158
electro-therapy
S2.B-2 Describe faradic electro-therapy treatments 159
Describe and demonstrate galvanic electro-therapy
S2.B-3 160
treatments
Describe and demonstrate high-frequency electro-
S2.B-4 161
therapy treatment
S2.B-5 Describe audio sonic electro-therapy treatments 162
S2.B-6 Describe vacuum suction electro-therapy treatments 163
S2.B-7 Describe micro-current electro-therapy treatments 163
E2 - Electrolysis
Line
Electrolysis 28% 72%
E2.A
E2.A-1 Introduction to electrology 166
E2.A-2 Describe causes of hair problems 168
Describe and demonstrate hygiene, bacteriology and
E2.A-3 170
sanitation
E2.A-4 Describe skin dermatology and history 172
E2.A-5 Describe anatomy and physiology 174
E2.A-6 Describe structure of hair 177
Describe and demonstrate practical analysis of skin
E2.A-7 178
and hair
E2.A-8 Describe principles of electricity and equipment 180
E2.A-9 Describe general treatment procedures 184
E2.A-10Describe developing a practice 186
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
Esthetics Program Outline 15
CORE COMPETENCIES
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-1
Describe safe and hygienic work environment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe personal and public hygiene
LEARNING TASK CONTENT
1. Describe personal and public • Occupational Health and Safety
hygiene (OH&S)
• Regulations and directions such as
Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information Systems (WHMIS)
symbols
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
information and manufacturers’
warnings
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-2
Describe infection control
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe proper infection control procedures related to the spa/salon environment
LEARNING TASK CONTENT
1. Describe infection control • Methods of infection control such as
procedures related to the spa/ washing hands and cleaning work
salon environment station
• Cleaning products and their
applications
• Types of personal protective
equipment such as gloves and masks
• Clean work areas
• Communicable diseases
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-3
Describe sanitation, cleaning and disinfection
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe procedures and materials required for sanitation
2. Describe the importance of sanitation
3. Describe materials and procedures for disinfection
4. Describe the importance proper disinfection and its relationship with health safety
LEARNING TASK CONTENT
1. Describe the importance of • Reasons for sanitation
sanitation • Consequences of improper sanitation
processes
2. Describe procedures and • Sanitize equipment
materials required for sanitation • Maintain equipment
• Use and apply cleaning products
3. Describe materials and • Disinfection procedures such as
procedures for disinfection immersing tools in disinfectant solution
maintaining disinfecting and applying spray disinfectant
equipment • Disinfect tools and equipment according
to manufacturers directions
• Select method of disinfecting according
to applicable regulations, type of
contamination and type of tools and
equipment
• Replace disinfection solution regularly to
maintain disinfection strength
• Store disinfection solutions according to
local health and safety regulations
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-4
Describe glass and metal implements
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe glass and metal instruments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the sterilization • Sterilization and disinfection
process for glass and metal techniques for both glass and metals.
instruments • Machines and products used
• Workplace policies
• Health and safety when using
sterilization machines
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-5
Describe bacteriology
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe bacteriology that applies to the spa/salon environment
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe bacteriology that • Bacteriology
applies to the spa/salon
• Cell classification and reproduction
environment bacteriology
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-6
Describe diseases and disorders of the skin
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe diseases and disorders of the skin that apply to the spa/salon environment
LEARNING TASK CONTENT
1. Describe diseases and Diseases and disorders of the skin, which
disorders of the skin that apply include:
to the spa/salon environment • Bacterial infections
• Viral infections
• Infestations
• Fungal diseases
• Sebaceous gland disorders
• Pigmentation disorders
• Skin disorders involving abnormal
growth
• Tumors
• Skin allergies
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE A: DESCRIBE SAFE BEAUTY PRACTICES
Competency: A-7
Describe health, safety, basic first aid and WHMIS
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe health, safety and basic first aid
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe safety measures to • Emergency services
follow in case of an emergency
• WHMIS
• Contacting family member
2. Describe safety measures to • Burns
follow in case of an emergency
• Electric shock
• Heat exhaustion
• Nose bleed
• Fainting
• Epileptic fit
• Heart attack
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-1
Describe esthetics and its’ relationship to healthcare
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe esthetics and its’ relationship to healthcare
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe esthetics and its’ • History of the development of
relationship with healthcare esthetics
• Contributions of 20th and 21st
century pioneers
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-2
Describe history of skin care and development
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe history of skin care and its’ development
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe modern history of skin • Skin care development
care and its’ development
• Modes of skin care
2. Describe health and safety • Relationship to sanitation, hygiene
considerations and disinfection
3. Describe historical esthetics • Various products and materials that
practices have been used in esthetics
• Ancient esthetics practices
• Ingredients ancient cultures used to
prepare facial masks
4. Describe the present day trend • Current esthetics practices
in cosmetics and skin care
• Effects of the media on trends that
practices relate to esthetics
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-3
Describe industry trends and statistics
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe industry trends and statistics
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe industry trends and • Wages
statistics
• Salaries
• Benefits
• Working conditions
• Size of industry
• Demographics
• Industry trends
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-4
Describe career opportunities for estheticians
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe career opportunities for estheticians
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe career and business • Range of career and business
opportunities for estheticians opportunities
• Build toward the development of a
career development plan
• Opportunities for an esthetician to
open his/her own business
• Career opportunities in the world of
education
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-5
Describe professional spa/salon conduct with co-workers and clients
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe professional spa/salon conduct with co-workers and clients
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe professional spa/salon • Working well with others
conduct with co-workers and
• Spa/salon conduct
clients
• Workplace policies
• Ethics
• Diet, exercise and sleep
• Hygiene in the workplace
2. Describe visual pride as it • Posture
relates to professional conduct
• Appropriate shoes
• Dress code
• Personal grooming
• Personal hygiene
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B: INTRODUCTION TO ESTHETICS
Competency: B-6
Describe professional ethics for estheticians
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe professional ethics for estheticians
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe professional ethics for • Points of good ethics
estheticians
• What constitutes poor ethics
• Spa/salon rules and regulations
• Laws governing professional practice
and estheticians
• Services rendered on the basis of
quality and price
2. Describe common courtesies • Friendly smile and facial expressions
as related to co-workers and
• Greeting the client immediately
clients
• Fully inform client
• Punctuality
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE C: DESCRIBE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Competency: C-1
Describe single-use tools and accessories
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe single-use tools and accessories
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe what qualifies as a • Types of tools for services
single-use tool
2. Describe selection activities • Tools that are available for all
which identify various single esthetics services
use tools and accessories • Equipment and materials
• Equipment list for all services
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE C: DESCRIBE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Competency: C-2
Describe multi-use tools and accessories
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe multi-use tools and accessories
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe multi-use tools used • Types of tools for additional services
for esthetics services • Imperial and metric measurements
2. Describe the maintenance of • Health and safety
multi-use tools for esthetics • Sanitizing equipment
services
• Disinfecting equipment
• Communicable diseases
• Storage techniques
• Disposal requirements
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE C: DESCRIBE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Competency: C-3
Describe basic electrical theory and processes
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe basic electrical theory and processes
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and show evaluation • Matter
of electrical theory and • Electric Current
processes
• Electrical insulators and conductors
• Electrical measurements
• Electrical machines used in esthetics:
An overview
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE C: DESCRIBE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Competency: C-4
Describe knowledge of electrical skin and esthetics equipment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of use and maintenance of esthetics equipment
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe use and maintenance • Types of tools
of electrical tools for all types of
• Spray electric tools and equipment
services with disinfecting spray according to
manufacturers directions.
• Recognize when tools need to be
replaced or repaired
• Organize and store electrical tools
2. Describe safe practices for use • Health and safety
and maintenance of electrical • Sanitizing equipment
tools
• Disinfecting equipment
• Communicable diseases
• Storage techniques
• Disposal requirements
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE C: DESCRIBE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Competency: C-5
Describe disposal of single-use equipment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe professional ethics for estheticians
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the importance of • Health and safety
correct recycling/disposal of • Communicable diseases
such tools and accessories
• Sanitize equipment
• Disposal requirements
• Recycle procedures
• Storage techniques
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-1
Describe and discuss processes, systems and procedures to meet
client needs
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe important elements needed to prepare for and meet customer needs.
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe aspects necessary to • Types of spa/salon documents such
prepare for client needs as client records, appointment book
and receipts
• Spa/salon policy and procedures
manual
• Time required for each service
• Price of each service
2. Describe aspects necessary to • Communications and interpersonal
meet client needs skills
• Identify client allergies or sensitivities
• Consult with client
• Determine customer needs
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-2
Describe client service skills
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe aspects of effective client service skills
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe effective people skills • Effective interpersonal interaction
• Procedures in greeting the client
• Awareness of personal affect
• Ability to establish rapport
2. Describe a professional image • Professional etiquette
to establish client rapport
3. Describe spa/salon policies to • Spa/salon policies and procedures
address concerns
4. Describe concerns and answer • Effective interpersonal interaction
questions
5. Describe information by • Critical thinking skills
questioning client to determine
• Reflective listening and paraphrasing
possible solutions or answers
and follow up to ensure client • Use of open-ended questions
satisfaction • Recommending services and
products to meet client needs
• Sales ability
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-3
Describe effective communication methods with co-workers and
clients
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe effective communication methods with co-workers and clients
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe professional • Interpersonal communication
conversation and topics to
• Appropriate conversation topics
avoid
2. Describe and all elements of • Personality patterns and types
verbal and non-verbal
• Various aspects of communication
communication
3. Describe factors that influence • Listening skills
good human relations in the
• Professional etiquette
workplace
• Spa/salon policies and procedures
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-4
Describe problem-solving processes and tasks
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe problem-solving processes and tasks
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe problem-solving • Problem solving
processes and tasks for
• Conflict resolution
success in the industry
• Handling client complaints
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-5
Describe professional behaviour
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe professional behaviour
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe aspects of • Professional behaviour
professional behaviour
2. Professional hygiene, health • Professional appearance
and appearance
• General rules for employees,
including jewelry, nails, shoes etc)
• hygiene in the workplace
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE D: DESCRIBE CONSULTATION WITH CLIENT
Competency: D-6
Describe special needs and identifies related precautions and
procedures
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe special needs and identifies related precautions and procedures
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe special needs, identify • Identify and describe special needs
precautions and procedures you may come across within the spa/
spa/salon environment
• Contra-indications to treatments
• Contra-actions to treatments
• Consult with client and plan
treatments
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E: DESCRIBE SCIENCE OF ESTHETICS
Competency: E-1
Describe knowledge of physiology and related processes
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of physiology and related processes as it relates to esthetics
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe knowledge of • Overview of cells and tissues
physiology: Cells and tissues • Types of tissue and general function
• Fuctions of the skin
• The epidermis: Structure and fuction
• The dermis: Structure and function
• Skin types
• Skin conditions
2. Describe knowledge of • The nerve network
physiology: Neurology • Neuron structure
• Chemical transmitters
3. Describe knowledge of • The structure and function of hair and
physiology: The hair its surrounding tissue
• Types of hair
• Hair growth
• Factors affecting growth rate and
quantity of hair
4. Describe knowledge of • The structure and function of the nail
physiology: The nails • Nail growth
5. Describe knowledge of • The forebrain
physiology: The brain • The mid-brain
• The Hind-brain
• The meninges
• Cerebral spinal fluid
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E: DESCRIBE SCIENCE OF ESTHETICS
Competency: E-2
Describe knowledge of the systems of the body
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of the systems of the body as it relates to esthetics
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the skeletal system • Structure and function of the skeletal
system
• Bones and joints
• Bones of the skull
• Bones of the hand and forearm
• Bones of the foot and lower leg
2. Describe the muscular system • Overview of the muscular system
• Muscle tissue
• Muscle tone
• Properties of muscle tissue
• Disorders of the muscular system
• Muscles of the head and neck
• Muscles of the abdomen
• Muscles of the upper arm and chest
• Muscles of the hand and forearm
• Muscles of the back and forearm
• Muscles used for breathing
• Muscles of the legs and buttocks
• Muscles of the foot
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3. Describe the nervous system • Overview of the nervous system and
its two main divisions.
• Functions and structure of the central
nervous system (CNS)
• Functions and structure of the
autonomic nervous system
• How nerves receive their nutrition
4. Describe the vascular system • Heart, blood vessels and pulmonary
circulation
• Arteries, veins and capillaries
• Fluids of the body
• The circulation system
5. Describe the endocrine system • Overview of the endocrine system
• Endocrine glands and their functions
• The effect of hormones on hair, skin
and body shape
• Lymphatic system
6. Describe the lymphatic system • Overview of the lymphatic system
• Lymph vessels
• Lymph nodes
7. Describe the respiratory system • Overview of the respiratory system
• Organs of the respiratory system
• Breathing: Inhalation and exhalation
• Connection to vascular system
8. Describe the digestive system • Overview of the digestive system
• Mouth, pharynx and oesophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestines
• Large intestines
• Elimination
• The liver
• The gallbladder
• Pancreas
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9. Describe the excretory system • Overview of the excretory system
• The kidneys
• The ureters
• The bladder
• The urethra
10. Describe the olfactory system • Structure and function of the olfactory
system.
• Structure and function of the limbic
system
11. Describe the reproductive • Male reproductive system
system • Female reproductive system,
menstruation, the menopause and
female reproductive disorders
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E: DESCRIBE SCIENCE OF ESTHETICS
Competency: E-3
Describe knowledge of chemistry and its’ branches as it relates to
cosmetics
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of chemistry as it relates to esthetics
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe basics of chemistry as • Organic and inorganic chemistry
it relates to esthetics • Elements, compounds, atoms, ions
and molecules
• Electrical conductors and insulators
• Physical and chemical properties
• Different kinds of mixtures
2. Describe chemistry as it relates • pH scale, pH levels of the skin and
to esthetics hair
• Types of emulsion used in cosmetic
preparations
• Basic ingredients commonly used in
cosmetics
3. Legality related to chemistry • Laws governing the manufacture of
cosmetics
• Describe the functions and purpose of
the FDA
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E: DESCRIBE SCIENCE OF ESTHETICS
Competency: E-4
Describe knowledge of nutrition and its’ importance to skin
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of nutrition and its’ importance to skin
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe elements of the • Exercises, details and elements of the
Canada Food Guide Canada Food Guide
2. Describe principle groups of • Carbohydrates
nutrients and how they affect • Fats
the skin and body
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Water
• Fibre
3. Describe internal and external • Caffeine
nutritional threats to the skin • Drugs
and body
• Smoking
• Medications
• Stress
• Ultra-violet light
• Climate, environmental stress &
pollution
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE F: DESCRIBE ROUTINE TASKS
Competency: F-1
Describe preparing client for services
Learning Objectives:
1.
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Assessing the client and • Appointment making
preparing treatment plans • Arrival, professional consultation
• Assessment techniques including
questioning.
• Contra-indications
• Equipment and materials
• Preparing the client
2. Observation and diagnostic • Skin analysis
assessment • Body analysis
• Client and therapist posture
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE F: DESCRIBE ROUTINE TASKS
Competency: F-2
Describe draping client for services
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe draping client for services, and use and maintenance of capes
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe draping techniques • Inspect sheets, towels, smocks and
for all types of services uniform for stains and wear and
replace as required
• Types of client draping; Body
treatments, wraps, facial
treatments, waxing, make up
2. Describe safe practices for • Health and safety
draping techniques • Sanitizing equipment
• Disinfecting equipment
• Communicable diseases
• Storage techniques
• Disposal requirements
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE F: DESCRIBE ROUTINE TASKS
Competency: F-3
Describe client’s jewelry and piercings are removed as required
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe client’s jewelry and piercings are removed as required
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe clients jewelry and • Consult and plan for treatment
piercings are removed when • Health and safety of client when
required undergoing services and electrical
treatments
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE F: DESCRIBE ROUTINE TASKS
Competency: F-4
Describe processes to record and maintain product inventory
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe processes to record and maintain product inventory
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe principles of • Physical and electronic management
maintaining products and
• Order and maintain products
inventory
• Manage and display products
• Manage and maintain display
equipment such as shelves and racks
• Operate pricing equipment
• Interact with product suppliers
• Stock rotation
• Storing stick
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE G: DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Competency: G-1
Describe the importance of sales
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the importance of sales
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the importance of • Overview of retail sales and how they
sales effect the business
• Increase profitability
• Time effective to the business
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE G: DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Competency: G-2
Describe positive promotions
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe positive promotions
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe positive promotions. • Identify different products and
services which are available
• Promoting products and services
• Clients needs
• Preparation and evaluation or events
and promotions
2. Communication • Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Correct information
• Questioning & listening skills
3. Promotions • Reasons for promotions
• Preparation and evaluation
4. Describe advertising and public • Advertising with website, emails or
relations, its uses and benefits newsletters
• Local press, local radio and local
television
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE G: DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Competency: G-3
Describe techniques of prescription retail
Learning Objectives:
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe positive techniques in • Preparation and staff training
selling • Promoting products and services
• Displays
• Different ranges of products
• Inform clients about additional
products and services
• Gain client commitment using
additional products and services
• Communication
2. Describe treatment and product • A group demonstration
demonstrations
• Single client demonstration
3. Describe financial targets for • Analysis of overall performance
employees and business
• Design target mapping
• Goal setting
4. Describe productivity • Retail incentives
• Promotional incentives
• Gaining client feedback
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE G: DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Competency: G-4
Describe customer’s rights
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe customer’s rights
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe consumer rights when • Professional code of practice
selling and providing products • Insurance
and services
2. Describe legal requirements • Health and safety
• Data protection
• Equal opportunities
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE G: DESCRIBE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Competency: G-5
Describe Consumer Protection Act
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe Consumer Protection Act
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe consumer protection • Cosmetic products (safety)
legislation regulations
• FDA Regulations
• Consumer Protection Act
• Consumer Safety Act
• Consumer protection (distance
selling) regulations
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON RECEPTION DUTIES
Competency: H-1
Describe reception area and duties
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe reception area and duties
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe reception area and • The design of the area (decor, size,
duties equipment
• Receiving clients
• Qualities of a receptionist
• Customer service
• Professional presentation
• Spa/salon policies and procedures
• Managing client records
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON RECEPTION DUTIES
Competency: H-2
Describe booking appointments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe booking appointments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe booking appointments • Services provided by the spa/salon
• Prices
• Time to complete each service
• Appointment booking & appointment
problems
• Telephone etiquette: Communication,
taking messages
• Payment: Methods, equipment and
materials needed
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON RECEPTION DUTIES
Competency: H-3
Describe sensitivity patch tests
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe sensitivity patch tests
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe sensitivity patch test • Carry out sensitivity (patch) tests
• Contra-indications
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON RECEPTION DUTIES
Competency: H-4
Describe accounting principles
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe accounting principles
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe bookkeeping and • Tabulate daily transactions
business management
• Perform calculations such as
principles commissions, taxes and discounts
• Operate point-of-sale equipment such
as cash register, debit machine and
computer
• Handle money exchanged during
transaction
• Basic math such as percentages and
fractions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE I: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Competency: I-1
Describe industry history
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of industry history
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe knowledge of industry • Industry history
history
• Demonstrate knowledge of how
industry changes relate to business
and practices
• Demonstrate knowledge of current
industry regulations and requirements
• Industry knowledge
2. Describe knowledge of how • Industry knowledge
industry changes relate to
• Business and practices
business and practices
3. Describe knowledge of current • Current industry regulations and
industry regulations and requirements
requirements
• Provincial and national regulations
related to business practices
• WHMIS
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE I: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Competency: I-2
Describe business operations
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe business operations
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe business operations • Overview of business operations
• Laws and regulations that affect the
spa business
• Name of your business (Naming)
• Legal trading
• The running of a spa business
• Financial regulations
• Health and safety check list, policies
and procedure
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE I: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Competency: I-3
Describe spa/salon operations
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe spa/salon operations
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe principles of spa/salon • Telephone etiquette
operations
• Customer services
• Professional presentation
• Spa/salon policies and procedures
• Scheduling and managing
appointments
• Managing client records
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE I: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Competency: I-4
Describe accounting principles
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe accounting principles
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe bookkeeping and • Tabulate daily transactions
business management
• Perform calculations such as
principles commissions, taxes and discounts
• Operate point-of-sale equipment such
as cash register, debit machine and
computer
• Handle money exchanged during
transaction
• Basic math such as percentages and
fractions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE I: DESCRIBE SPA/SALON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Competency: I-5
Describe human resource management
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe knowledge of human resource management
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe knowledge of human • Recruitment and selection
resource management
• Telephone interviewing process
• Licensing and qualification
requirement
• Compensation
• Performance review
• Employee performance issues
• Training guidelines
• Staff motivational programs
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LEVEL 1
ENDORSEMENTS
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BODY 1
(B1)
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LINE B1.A: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN BODY CONDITION
Competency: B1.A-1
Describe basics of skin care for the body
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe basics of skin care for the body, including implements, equipment and products
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the implements and • Introduction to equipment and
equipment used materials
• Treatment couch, stool and trolley
• Sundries
• Comedone remover
• Milia remover
• Pulverizer (Lucas)
• Infrared lamps
• Ultra-violet lamps
• Brush unit
• Magnifying lamp
• Vaporizer
• Vacuum spray
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2. Describe the products used • Cleansing: Product types, features
and benefits
• ph scale: Acid and Alkaline
• Toning: Product types, features and
benefits
• Moisturizers: Product types, features
and benefits
• Specialized products: Product types,
features and benefits
• Exfoliation: Physical and chemical,
product types, features and benefits
• Masques: Product types, features and
benefits
• Massage mediums: Product types,
features and benefits
• Selection of appropriate products
• Client need for specific product
• Contra-indications to products and
ingredients
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.!
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Improve and maintain body condition
Competency: B1.A-2
Describe skin types and skin conditions
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe skin types and skin conditions
2. Describe safe beauty practices as they relate to skin types and conditions
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe skin types • Skin types: Structure and
physiological functioning
• Dry (allipoid) skin type
• Oily skin type
• Sensitive skin type (couperouse)
• Acne Skin
• Normal skin type
• Combination skin type
2. Describe skin conditions • Dehydration skin condition
• Premature aging skin condition
• Analyze muscle tone
• Sensitized skin condition
• Hyper/hypo pigmentation
• Breakouts
• Hyper keratosis
• Intrinsic factors affecting the condition
• Extrinsic factors affecting the
condition
• Scar tissue
• Premature aging
3. Factors affecting skin type and • High blood pressure
skin condition
• Allergic reactions
• Sex and ethnicity
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B1.A: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN BODY CONDITION
Competency: B1.A-3
Describe and demonstrate planning and preparation for a body
treatment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate planning and preparation for a body treatment
2. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services, as it relates to body treatment s
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation with client
planning and preparation for the
• Making and booking the appointment
body care treatment
• Client arrival
• Contra-indications
• Preparing the service area
• Preparing the client
• Preparation on the therapist
2. Describe and demonstrate skin/ • Preparation procedure
body analysis
• Verbal communication
• Skin/ body analysis: Step by step
procedure
• recording information
• Choosing the correct ingredients to
suit visual and verbal outcomes from
the skin/body analysis
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3. Describe and demonstrate • Skin type
treatment advice
• Skin conditions
• Recommended ingredients
• Equipment
• Recommended products
• Advising client
• Link to treatment and home care
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B1.A: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN BODY CONDITION
Competency: B1.A-4
Describe and demonstrate all stages of a body treatment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate all stages of a body treatment
2. Describe science of esthetics as it relates to body treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use required implements • Appropriate products based on skin
type and condition
• Safety procedures
• Equipment and products
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation
stages of a prescriptive skin
• Back/ body cleansing
treatment
• Link to skin/ body analysis
• Exfoliation
• Extractions
• Masques
• Massage
• Moisturizer for the body
• SPF
• Application and removal of products
• Hands on techniques
3. Describe and demonstrate • Additional treatments
follow-up treatment
• Home care advice
• Prescriptive retail
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B1.A: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN BODY CONDITION
Competency: B1.A-5
Describe and demonstrate basic body treatment (including extraction)
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate basic body treatment (including extraction)
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use required implements • Appropriate products based on skin
type and condition
• Safety procedures
• Equipment and products
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation
stages of a prescriptive skin
• Back/ body cleansing
treatment
• Link to skin/ body analysis
• Exfoliation
• Extractions
• Masques
• Massage
• Moisturizer for the body
• SPF
• Application and removal of products
• Hands on techniques
3. Describe and demonstrate • Additional treatments
follow-up treatment
• Home care advice
• Prescriptive retail
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written and practical assessment.
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HAIR REMOVAL 1
(H1)
Esthetics Program Outline 76
LINE H1.A: HAIR REMOVAL
Competency: H1.A-1
Describe and demonstrate waxing
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of hair histology as it relates to hair removal
2. Demonstrate knowledge of temporary hair removal
3. Describe science of esthetics, as it relates to temporary hair removal
4. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to temporary hair removal
5. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services.
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Plan and prepare for waxing • Introduction to the method of
treatment temporary hair removal
• Consultation with client
• Booking treatments and reception
• Contra-indications with prevent
waxing treatment
• Contra-indication which restrict
waxing treatment
• Preparation of waxing treatment
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2. Describe and demonstrate • Equipment and materials
using warm wax
• Disinfection, sanitization and
sterilization
• Plan and preparing for the waxing
treatment
• Treatment and technique in the
removal of unwanted hair
• Temperatures of wax
• Half leg wax
• Full leg wax
• Half arm wax
• Full arm wax
• Underarm wax
• Facial waxing
• Eyebrow waxing
• Regrowth
3. Describe and demonstrate hot • An introduction to hot (hard) wax
(hard) waxing
• Equipment and materials
• Booking and re-booking appointments
• Preparation of hot wax treatment
• How to provide a hot wax treatment
4. Describe sugaring and strip • Introduction to sugaring and strip
sugar waxing
• Booking and re-booking appointments
• Equipment and materials
• Preparing the client
• How to provide a sugar wax (paste)
treatment
• How to provide a strip sugar
treatment
• Contra-actions
• Aftercare advice
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5. Describe roller applicator • An introduction to roller applicator
waxing systems waxing systems
• Equipment and materials
• preparing the client
• How to provide a roller applicator wax
treatment
• Aftercare advice
6. Describe and demonstrate • Ingrowing hairs
completing the treatment,
• Skin removal
contra-actions, aftercare and
advice • Burns
• Erythema
• Aftercare advice
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 79
LINE H1.A: HAIR REMOVAL
Competency: H1.A-2
Describe and demonstrate elimination of ingrown hair(s)
Learning Tasks:
1. Eliminate ingrown hair(s)
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the process of • Home care advice to eliminate and
eliminating and preventing prevent ingrown hairs
ingrown hairs
• How ingrowing hairs arise
• How ingrown hairs are recognized
• Infected ingrown
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 80
LINE H1.A: HAIR REMOVAL
Competency: H1.A-3
Describe and demonstrate alternate hair removal processes
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate alternate hair removal processes
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Reasons for using other methods of
other methods of hair removal hair removal
• Process of shaving
• Process of depilatory creams
• Process of abrasive mitt
• Process of cutting the hair with
scissors
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE H1.A: HAIR REMOVAL
Competency: H1.A-4
Describe theory of permanent hair removal
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe theory of permanent hair removal
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe laser theory • Introduction to laser
• Process and technique of laser hair
removal
• Amount of treatments needed and
length of treatment
• Laser hair removal results and
expectations
2. Describe electrolysis theory • Introduction to electrolysis
• Process and technique of electrolysis
• Galvanic electrolysis
• Electrical epilation
• Blend epilation technique
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H1.A: HAIR REMOVAL
Competency: H1.A-5
Describe follow-up treatments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe follow-up treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe follow-up treatments • Re-booking appointments
• After care and home care advice
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE H1.B: INTIMATE WAXING (OPTIONAL)
Competency: H1.B-1
Describe female intimate waxing
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe female intimate waxing
2. Describe science of esthetics, as it relates to temporary hair removal
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe male and female • Introduction
intimate waxing
• Intimate waxing services and
technique
• Anatomy and physiology: Structure
and function of the male and female
genitalia
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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LINE H1.B: INTIMATE WAXING (OPTIONAL)
Competency: H1.B-2
Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
2. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe client consultation • Reception, booking and rebooking
• Consultation
• Treatment time
• Contra-indication
2. Describe planning and • Treatment advice for clients
preparation before the
• Equipment and materials
treatment
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of the treatment area
• Preparation of the therapist
• Preparation of the client
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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LINE H1.B: INTIMATE WAXING (OPTIONAL)
Competency: H1.B-3
Demonstrate removal of unwanted hair
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate removal of unwanted hair
2. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to temporary hair removal
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Plan the treatment
planning and treatment of
• Intimate waxing styles
female intimate waxing
• Removing intimate waxing
• Waxing systems; Hot (hard) wax,
warm wax, sugar paste
• Process of intimate waxing for men
and women
2. Describe the completion of • Complete the waxing service
waxing services
• Aftercare
• Contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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NAIL CARE 1
(N1)
Esthetics Program Outline 87
LINE N1.A: NAIL CARE
Competency: N1.A-1
Assess nail, hand and foot health
Learning Objectives:
1. Assess nail, hand and foot health
2. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to nail care
3. Describe and demonstrate science of esthetics as it relates to nail care
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Demonstrate knowledge of • An introduction
diseases and disorders of the
• Contra-indications
hands
• Disorders that prevent treatment
• Disorders that restrict treatment
• Bacteriology
• Hand and nail diseases
2. Demonstrate knowledge of • An introduction
diseases and disorders of the
• Contra-indications
feet
• Disorders that prevent treatment
• Disorders that restrict treatment
• Bacteriology
• Foot and nail diseases
3. Demonstrate knowledge of • Shapes of the nail
appearance of hands, feet and
• Structure of the nail
nails
• Nail growth
• Shapes of hands and feet
• Appearance of healthy nails
• Function of nails
Esthetics Program Outline 88
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 89
LINE N1.A: NAIL CARE
Competency: N1.A-2
Provide manicure to client
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide manicure to client
2. Describe and demonstrate use of instruments, equipment and products
3. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use instruments and products • Equipment and implements
• Products required for manicure
• Home care products
• Preparing the work area
2. Describe and demonstrate • Filling techniques
manual and mechanical
• Buffing techniques
shaping
• Benefits and results of buffing and
shaping the nail plate
3. Describe and demonstrate • Cuticle work
cuticle treatment
• How to provide cuticle work
• Cuticle oil and warm oil treatments
• Massage manipulation
• Benefits and results of cuticle
treatment
4. Describe and demonstrate • Exfoliating treatment
hand exfoliating treatment • Massage technique with exfoliation
• Benefits of exfoliation
• Application and removal of exfoliating
products
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5. Describe and demonstrate • Application of treatment masque
hand treatment masque and • Benefits of treatment masque
paraffin wax
• Application of paraffin wax
• Benefits of paraffin wax
6. Describe and demonstrate • An introduction
hand and forearm massage • Massage movements; Effleurage and
petrissage
• Reasons and benefits for offering
hand and forearm massage
• How to provide hand and forearm
massage
7. Nail lacquer application • Reasons for nail lacquer application
• Styles of lacquer application
• Reasons for peeling and chipping nail
lacquer
• Types of lacquer; Creams, pearls,
shimmers, base coat, top coat
• Contra-indications to nail lacquer
• Application of base coat, nail lacquer
and top coat in numerous shades and
tones
8. Manicure for the male client • Procedure for the male manicure
9. Completing the manicure • Contra-actions
treatment • After care and advice
• Exercises for hands
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 91
LINE N1.A: NAIL CARE
Competency: N1.A-3
Provide pedicure to client
Learning Objectives:
1. Provide pedicure to client
2. Describe and demonstrate use of instruments, equipment and products
3. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use instruments and products • Equipment and implements
• Products required for manicure
• Home care products
• Preparing the work area
• Preparing the client
• Treatment plan
2. Describe and demonstrate • Filling techniques
cutting, filling and buffing
• Buffing techniques
toenails
• Benefits and results of buffing and
shaping the nail plate
3. Describe and demonstrate • Cuticle work
cuticle treatment and hard skin
• How to provide cuticle work
removal
• Cuticle oil and other cuticle
treatments
• Massage manipulation
• Reason for hard skin removal
• Tools and techniques for removing
hard skin
• Benefits and results of cuticle
treatment and hard skin removal
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4. Describe and demonstrate • Exfoliating treatment
hand exfoilating treatment • Massage technique with exfoliation
• Benefits of exfoliation
• Application and removal of exfoliating
products
5. Describe and demonstrate • Application of treatment masque
hand treatment masque, • Benefits of treatment masque
paraffin wax and thermal
booties • Application of paraffin wax
• Benefits of paraffin wax
• Benefits of thermal booties
6. Describe and demonstrate foot • An introduction
and lower leg massage • Massage movements; Effleurage,
petrissage and tapotement
• Reasons and benefits for offering foot
and lower leg massage
• How to provide foot and lower leg
massage
7. Nail lacquer application • Reasons for nail lacquer application
• Styles of lacquer application
• Reasons for peeling and chipping nail
lacquer
• Types of lacquer; Creams, pearls,
shimmers, base coat, top coat
• Contra-indications to nail lacquer
• Application of base coat, nail lacquer
and top coat in numerous shades and
tones
8. Pedicure for the male client • Procedure for the male manicure
9. Completing the manicure • Contra-actions
treatment • After care and advice
• Exercises for feet and ankles
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 93
LINE N1.A: NAIL CARE
Competency: N1.A-4
Describe nail science
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe nail science
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe nail growth • Nail growth facts
• Factors that could slow nail growth
• Paralyzation
• Poor circulation
• Malnutrition
• Lactation
• Infection
• Psoriasis
• Medications
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2. Describe physiology of the nail • Nail folds
• Proximal nail fold
• Lateral nail fold
• True cuticle, eponychium and
hyponychium
• Matrix
• Nail plate
• Keratin
• Amino acids
• Proteins
• Lunula
• Nail bed
• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Solehorn cuticle
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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MAKE-UP 1
(M1)
Esthetics Program Outline 96
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-1
Describe colour theory
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe colour theory
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe physiognomy • Basic facial shapes and features
• Measuring sections of the face
2. Colour psychology • Functions of colour
• Classifications of colour
• Selecting colours to match skin tone
• Colour in relation to the skin
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
Esthetics Program Outline 97
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-2
Describe and demonstrate basic make-up application
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate application of basic make-up
2. Demonstrate product knowledge as it relates to basic make-up application
3. Describe science of esthetics as it relates to basic makeup
4. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to basic makeup
5. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services.
6. Describe and demonstrate tools and equipment for applying basic makeup
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Plan and prepare for make up • Reception and booking make up
application services
• The consultation
• Contra-indications
• Equipment and materials
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparing the treatment area; Lighting
• Preparing the client
• Treatment plan and the make up
sequence
2. Demonstrate make-up • Concealing blemishes
application techniques:
Concealer • Application of concealer
• Using concealer to camouflage
3. Demonstrate make-up • Overview of foundations
application techniques:
Foundation • Types of foundations
• Colours
• Application of foundations
Esthetics Program Outline 98
4. Demonstrate make-up • Cosmetics used for contouring
application techniques:
Contouring • Application of powder blusher
• Application of cream blusher
• Face shapes
• Facial features
5. Demonstrate make-up • Overview of face powders
application techniques: Face
Powder • Types of face powders
• Application of face powder
6. Demonstrate make-up • Eyeshadow
application techniques: The
eyes • Types of eyeshadow
• Eyeliner and application
• Eyebrows and colour
• Mascara and application
• Corrective eye make up and eye
shapes
7. Demonstrate make-up • Overview of lip make up
application techniques: The lips
• Lipliner, lipstick and lip gloss
• Lip condition
• Application of corrective lip make up
• Application of lipstick
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 99
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-3
Describe and demonstrate specialized make-up application
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply specialized make-up
2. Demonstrate product knowledge as it relates to specialized make-up application
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Demonstrate specialized make- • Day make up
up application
• Evening make up
• Special occasion make up
• Photographic make up
• Make up to suit hair and skin
colouring
• Variations of eye-makeup techniques
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 100
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-4
Describe and demonstrate product knowledge
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate product knowledge required to apply make-up
2. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of chemistry as it applies to cosmetic ingredients
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Identify products for day, • Foundations
evening and artistic make-up
• Powders
• Eyeliners
• Eyeshadow
• Mascara
• Lipsticks, gloss and liners
2. Identify and describe basic • Comodogenic ingredients
product ingredients and related
• No-comodogenic ingedients
chemistry
• Formulations
• Ranges of brands and products
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 101
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-5
Enhances eyelashes
Learning Objectives:
1. Prepare treatment area for enhancing eyelashes
2. Describe and demonstrate methods of colouring lashes and brows
3. Describe and demonstrate eyelash application
4. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to enhancing eyelashes
5. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services.
6. Describe and demonstrate tools and equipment for enhancing eyelashes
7. Describe and demonstrate use of tools and equipment used for enhancing eyelashes
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Contra-indications
preparation of treatment area
• Preparing for treatment
• Equipment and materials
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Treatment plan
• Preparation of chair and tray
2. Describe and demonstrate • Basic colours for eyebrows and
colouring lashes and brows lashes
• Basic techniques
• Removal and safety measures
• Application of colour
• Time involved in processing stage
• Removal of last and brow colours
Esthetics Program Outline 102
3. Eyelash application • Contra-indications
• Equipment and materials
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparing and planning the treatment
• Cleanse lashes
• Application of individual lashes
• Strip lashes
• Contra-actions and home care
• Removal and replacement of
individual lashes
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 103
LINE M1.A: MAKE-UP
Competency: M1.A-6
Describe follow-up treatments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe follow-up treatments and care of lashes
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe treatments and need • Repeated shaping treatment
for taking care of individual
• Lash care
lashes
• Lash regrowth
• Benefits of re-tinting
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
Esthetics Program Outline 104
SKIN 1
(S1)
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LINE S1.A: MASSAGE - FACIAL
Competency: S1.A-1
Describe contra-indications and safety for all skin types
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe contra-indications and safety for all skin types
2. Describe safe beauty practices as it relates to facial massage
3. Describe science of esthetics as it relates to facial massage
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe contra-indications to • General contra-indications which
facial massage affect the whole body
• Local contra-indications which which
are concentrated in a particular area
• Temporary contra-indications have a
short time frame in which they affect
the skin
• Consultation techniques
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
Esthetics Program Outline 106
LINE S1.A: MASSAGE - FACIAL
Competency: S1.A-2
Demonstrate basic massage movements and techniques
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate basic massage movements and techniques
2. Describe and demonstrate use of equipment and products used for facial massage
3. Describe and demonstrate consultation, reception duties and promoting products and
services.
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Plan and prepare treatment • Plan the treatment
• Prepare the treatment
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of therapist and client
• Estheticians’s stance and posture
2. Describe and demonstrate • Effleurage
basic massage movements
• Petrissage
• Percussion
• Friction
• Vibration
3. Describe and discuss • Types of massage
equipment and products
• Manual massage
needed for cosmetic massage
• Mechanical massage
• Equipment
• Products
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4. Describe and discuss the need • Physiological effects
for each massage techniques
• Psychological effects
• Stimulating
• Relaxing
• Cleansing massage
5. Demonstrate and describe • Preparation of facial massage
manual facial massage
• Application of massage medium
• Process of facial massage
• Completing the treatment
• Homecare advice
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 108
LINE S1.B: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN FACIAL CONDITION
Competency: S1.B-1
Describe basics of skin care for the face
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the basics of skin care for the face
2. Describe and demonstrate safe beauty practices as it relates to skin care for the face
3. Describe and demonstrate use of implements and equipment used for skin care
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the implements and • Introduction to equipment and
equipment used materials
• Treatment couch, stool and trolley
• Sundries
• Comedone remover
• Milia remover
• Pulverizer (Lucas)
• Infrared lamps
• Ultra-violet lamps
• Brush unit
• Magnifying lamp
• Vaporizer
• Vacuum spray
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2. Describe the products used • Cleansing: Product types, features
and benefits
• ph scale: Acid and Alkaline
• Toning: Product types, features and
benefits
• Moisturizers: Product types, features
and benefits
• Specialized products: Product types,
features and benefits
• Exfoliation- Physical and chemical:
Product types, features and benefits
• Masques: Product types, features and
benefits
• Massage mediums: Product types,
features and benefits
• Serums, boosters, complexes:
Product types, features and benefits
• Selection of appropriate products
• Client need for specific product
• Contra-indications to products and
ingredients
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
Esthetics Program Outline 110
LINE S1.B: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN FACIAL CONDITION
Competency: S1.B-2
Describe skin types and skin conditions
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe skin types and skin conditions
2. Describe science of esthetics as it relates to skin care for the face
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe skin types • Skin types: Structure and
physiological functioning
• Dry (allipoid) skin type
• Oily skin type
• Sensitive skin type (couperouse)
• Acne Skin
• Normal skin type
• Combination skin type
2. Describe skin conditions • Dehydration skin condition
• Premature aging skin condition
• Analyze muscle tone
• Sensitized skin condition
• Hyper/ hypo pigmentation
• Breakouts
• Hyper keratosis
• Intrinsic factors affecting the condition
• Extrinsic factors affecting the
condition
• Scar tissue
• Premature aging
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3. Factors affecting skin type and • High blood pressure
skin condition
• Allergic reactions
• Sex and race
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE S1.B: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN FACIAL CONDITION
Competency: S1.B-3
Describe and demonstrate planning and preparation for a skin
treatment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate consultation, planning and preparation for a body treatment
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation with client
planning and preparation for the
• Making and booking the appointment
skin care treatment
• Client arrival
• Contra-indications
• Preparing the service area
• Preparing the client
• Preparation on the therapist
2. Describe and demonstrate skin • Preparation procedure
analysis
• Verbal communication
• Skin analysis: Step by step procedure
• recording information
• Choosing the correct ingredients to
suit visual and verbal outcomes from
the skin analysis
3. Describe and demonstrate • Skin type
treatment advice
• Skin conditions
• Recommended ingredients
• Equipment
• Recommended products
• Advising client
• Link to treatment and home care
Esthetics Program Outline 113
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 114
LINE S1.B: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN FACIAL CONDITION
Competency: S1.B-4
Describe and demonstrate all stages of a skin treatment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate all stages of a skin treatment
2. Describe and demonstrate promoting products and services and reception duties
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use required implements • Appropriate products based on skin
type and condition
• Safety procedures
• Equipment and products
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation
stages of a prescriptive skin
• Eye and lip cleansing
treatment
• Facial and decollate cleansing
• Link to akin analysis
• Exfoliation
• Extractions
• Masques
• Massage
• Treatment products (serums, booster,
complexes)
• Toning
• Moisturizer for face
• Eye and lip treatment
• SPF
• Application and removal of products
• Hands on techniques
Esthetics Program Outline 115
3. Describe and demonstrate • Additional treatments
follow-up treatment
• Home care advice
• Prescriptive retail
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 116
LINE S1.B: IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN FACIAL CONDITION
Competency: S1.B-5
Describe and demonstrate basic skin treatment (including extraction)
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate basic body treatment (including extraction)
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Use required implements • Appropriate products based on skin
type and condition
• Safety procedures
• Equipment and products
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Consultation
stages of a prescriptive skin
• Eye and lip cleansing
treatment
• Facial and decollate cleansing
• Link to akin analysis
• Exfoliation
• Extractions
• Masques
• Massage
• Treatment products (serums, booster,
complexes)
• Toning
• Moisturizer for face
• Eye and lip treatment
• SPF
• Application and removal of products
• Hands on techniques
Esthetics Program Outline 117
3. Describe and demonstrate • Additional treatments
follow-up treatment
• Home care advice
• Prescriptive retail
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
Esthetics Program Outline 118
LEVEL 2
ENDORSEMENTS
Esthetics Program Outline 119
BODY 2
(B2)
Esthetics Program Outline 120
LINE B2.A: AROMATHERAPY
Competency: B2.A-1
Describe essential oils
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe essential oils
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe aromatherapy • Essential anatomy and physiology
knowledge requirements (see chart)
• An introduction to aromatherapy
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Essential oils: An introduction
use of essential oils
• Properties of essential oils: Basic
properties, top, middle and base
notes
• Extraction techniques: Distillation,
Enfleurage, comminution, maceration,
solvent extraction and expression
• Storage of essential oils
• Purchasing essential oils
• Essential oils: Name of oils, plants of
origin and details of specific oils
including health and safety.
• Safety when using essential oil
3. Describe and demonstrate the • Carrier oils: An introduction
use of carrier oils
• Extraction of carrier oils: Solvent
extraction and cold pressing
• How to choose a carrier oil
• Carrier oils: Name of oil, plant of
origin and specific details
4. Demonstrate selecting pre- • Pre-blended oils to meet clients
blended massage oils needs
• Choose oils to suit particular
outcomes
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.A: AROMATHERAPY
Competency: B2.A-2
Describe effects of aromatherapy
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe effects of aromatherapy
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe effects of • Uses in skin care
aromatherapy
• Methods of entry to essential oils into
the body: Skin, lungs, digestive
system
• Physiological effects and the
elimination process of essential oils
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B2.A: AROMATHERAPY
Competency: B2.A-3
Demonstrate methods of application
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate methods of application
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Massage techniques in
types of massage techniques aromatherapy: An introduction
used in aromatherapy
• Swedish massage
• Neuromuscular massage
• Shiatsu massage
• Contra-indications
• Contra-indicated essential oils
• Plan and prepare the treatment area:
Equipment needed, sterilization and
disinfection, presentation of the
therapist, preparation of the client
2. Describe and demonstrate • Treatment procedures
providing aromatherapy
• Compatibility of essential oils
massage
• Skin sensitivity test
• Order of aromatherapy massage
• Aftercare
• Contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.A: AROMATHERAPY
Competency: B2.A-4
Describe regulations related to aromatherapy
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe regulations related to aromatherapy
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe regulations related to • Provincial regulations
aromatherapy
• Health and safety
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B2.A: AROMATHERAPY
Competency: B2.A-5
Demonstrate product knowledge
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate product knowledge
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Demonstrate product • Product knowledge
knowledge
• Storage
• Essential oils for home care: Bathing
and vaporization
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.B: HEAD AND BODY MASSAGE TREATMENT
Competency: B2.B-1
Describe types of massage
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe types of massage
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe aromatherapy • Essential anatomy and physiology
knowledge requirements (see chart)
• An introduction to aromatherapy
2. Describe and demonstrate • Manual massage
types of massage used in head
• Mechanical massage
and body treatments
• Audio sonic
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.B: HEAD AND BODY MASSAGE TREATMENT
Competency: B2.B-2
Describe the effects of manual massage
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the effects of manual massage
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Physiological effects of manual
effects of manual massage massage
• Psychological effects of manual
massage
2. Describe and demonstrate the • The skin
effects body massage on the
• The nervous system
systems of the body
• The lymphatic system
• The circulatory system
• The muscular system
• The lungs
3. Describe and demonstrate heat • Pre-heating treatments
treatments used to enhance the
• Infra-red
effect manual massage
• Hot stone
• Hot and cold stone therapy
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.B: HEAD AND BODY MASSAGE TREATMENT
Competency: B2.B-3
Describe and demonstrate massage movements and application
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate massage movements and application
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Effleurage
basic massage movements
• Petrissage
• Tapotement (Percussion)
• Friction
• Deep pressure
• Vibration
• Pressure points
2. Describe and demonstrate • Pregnancy
adaption of massage to suit the
• Relaxing massage
client
• Tight/contracted muscles
• Massage for weight problems
• Slack muscles
• Massage for males
• Older clients
• Skin condition
• Postural condition
3. Describe and demonstrate the • Massage cream
use and knowledge of massage
• Massage oil
mediums
• Purified talc
• Massage emulsion
• Massage gel
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4. Demonstrate head and body • Arm massage
massage
• Neck and chest massage
• Abdomen massage
• Leg massage
• Gluteals massage
• Back and neck massage
• Head massage
• Completing the treatment
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.B: HEAD AND BODY MASSAGE TREATMENT
Competency: B2.B-4
Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe client consultation • Consultation
• Reception
• Contra-indications to massage
• Greeting and communication
• Physiology and histology
2. Describe client planning and • Sterilization and disinfection: Manual
preparation massage, mechanical massage
• Preparation of the therapist
• Preparation of the client
• Draping client
• Preparation of treatment area
• Equipment required
• Planning head and body massage
treatments
• Body posture and working positions
for the therapist
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE B2.B: HEAD AND BODY MASSAGE TREATMENT
Competency: B2.B-5
Describe mechanical massage treatments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe mechanical massage treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Refer to module ‘Improve body
mechanical massage condition using electro-therapy’ to
treatments and how they relate learn the techniques for preforming
to head and body massage mechanical massage treatment
• Machines and implements
• Effects
• Benefits
• Electrical equipment
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE B2.C: PROVIDE SELF-TANNING TREATMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Competency: B2.C-1
Describe self-tanning treatments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe self-tanning treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe self-tanning • Self tanning treatments: An
treatments introduction
• Essential anatomy and physiology
knowledge requirements (see chart)
• Anatomy and physiology: Active
ingredients and how they react with
the skin
• Reception: Booking appointments,
advice for clients before and after
treatment
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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LINE B2.C: PROVIDE SELF-TANNING TREATMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Competency: B2.C-2
Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe client consultation, planning and preparation
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Consultation
client consultation, planning
• Contra-indications
and preparation
• Plan the self tan treatment
• Equipment list
• Prepare for the treatment
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation of the client
• Products to consider for professional
self tanning
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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LINE B2.C: PROVIDE SELF-TANNING TREATMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Competency: B2.C-3
Describe and demonstrate application of self-tanning products
manually
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate application of self-tanning products manually
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • How to apply self tanning products
application of self tan products
• Step by step procedure in manual
application
• Exfoliation technique prior to self
tanning application
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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LINE B2.C: PROVIDE SELF-TANNING TREATMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Competency: B2.C-4
Describe and demonstrate application of self-tanning products using
airbrush
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate application of self-tanning products using airbrush
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Application of self tanning • Airbrush technique: An introduction
products using airbrush
• How to apply self tan using spray
application technique
• Step by step in airbrush tanning
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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B2.C: PROVIDE SELF-TANNING TREATMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Competency: B2.C-5
Describe home care advice for clients
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe home care advice for clients
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe home care advice for • Completing the treatment
clients after tanning
• Aftercare advice
• Products to use to maintain the self
tanning treatments
Achievement Criteria:
This is not required for Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Qualification, schools may use
their own assessment criteria if they choose to include this module.
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NAILS 2
(N2)
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LINE N1.A: NAIL CARE
Competency: N2.A-1
Describe advanced nail science
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe nail science
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe nail growth • Nail growth facts
• Factors that could slow nail growth
• Paralyzation
• Poor circulation
• Malnutrition
• Lactation
• Infection
• Psoriasis
• Medications
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2. Describe physiology of the nail • Nail folds
• Proximal nail fold
• Lateral nail fold
• True cuticle, eponychium and
hyponychium
• Matrix
• Nail plate
• Keratin
• Amino acids
• Protiens
• Lunula
• Nail bed
• Dermis
• Epidermis
• Solehorn cuticle
3. Describe chemistry, as it relates • Impact of molecule size (see
to nail science Appendix)
• Catalysts and curing
3. Describe adhesion and primers • Adhesion and primers
4. Describe and demonstrate nail • Monomers and polymers
enhancements
• Cross linkers
• Volatility
• Catalysts
5. Describe safe beauty practices, • Nail disorders
as they relate to nail science
• Levels of decontamination
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE N2.A: NAIL ENHANCEMENT SYSTEMS
Competency: N2.A-2
Describe and demonstrate acrylic nail enhancements
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate acrylic nail enhancements
2. Describe purpose and benefits for all stages of an acrylic nail enhancement
3. Describe and demonstrate procedure and application for all stages of an acrylic nail
enhancement
4. Describe and demonstrate guidelines for choosing acrylic tips for enhancements
5. Describe and demonstrate sanitation, disinfection and sterilization in the spa/salon
6. Describe and demonstrate preparation, adhesion and primers
7. Describe and demonstrate filing and finishing
8. Describe benefits of each stage of an acrylic nail enhancement
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Sanitize and disinfect
preparation of the nail plate
• Inspection of nails and hands
• Push back cuticle
• Detail cuticle with nippers
• Remove shine and true cuticle with
180 grit file
• Dust
• Cleanse
• Prime nail plate
2. Describe and demonstrate • Greeting and consultation
client consultation for acrylic
• Plan acrylic enhancement
enhancements
• Plan treatment area
• Products and supplies
• Preparation of client
• Reasons for acrylic enhancements
• Home maintenance
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3. Describe chemistry of acrylic • Molecules related to acrylics
nail enhancements
• Monomers, polymers and catalysts
• Primers used with acrylics, acids and
non-acids
• Adhesion to the nail plate
• Vapors and volatility
• Difference between acrylics, gels and
resins
• Adding acrylic to gels or resins
4. Describe purpose of acrylic nail • Types of acrylics
enhancements
• Effectiveness
• Benefits
• Adhesion
• Volatility
• Safety
• Maintenance
5. Describe procedures and • Work station setup
precautions related to acrylic
• Work station cleanliness
nail enhancements
• Work station cleanup
• Dust and dust collectors
• Vapors and ventilation
• Safety
6. Describe and demonstrate safe • Ventilation
beauty practices for acrylic nail
• Safety eyewear
enhancements
• Use of dust collector
• Disposal of waste in airtight container
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7. Describe and demonstrate • Bead methods
application methods of acrylic
• Brush angles for application
• Placement of beads for best adhesion
and strength
• Working properties of different shades
of acrylic
• Differences between working with
acrylic and gel
8. Describe and demonstrate • Forms, types, angles and custom
sculpting acrylic nail
• Types and shades of acrylic products
enhancements
and supplies
• Reasons for sculptured
9. Describe and demonstrate tips • Types/shades of tips
and overlay
• Types/shades of acrylic products and
supplies
10. Describe and demonstrate • Types/shades of acrylic products and
overlay supplies
• Reasons for overlay
11. Describe and demonstrate • Blending and nail prep prior to filling
maintenance (fills)
• Natural fills
• French fills
• Types/shades of acrylic products and
supplies
12. Describe and demonstrate • Cracks and chips
repairs of acrylic nail
• Tip or sculpt repair
enhancements
• Types/shades of acrylic products and
supplies
13. Describe and demonstrate filing • Hand filing
and finishing acrylic nail
• Grits of files and buffers
enhancements
• E-filing
• Electric files and attachments
• Finishing products
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14. Describe and demonstrate • Removal products
removal of acrylic nail
• Ventilation
enhancements
• Soaking and removal
• Post-manicure
• Home care
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE N2.A: ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE NATURAL NAIL SYSTEMS
Competency: N2.A-3
Describe and demonstrate gel nail enhancements
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate gel nail enhancements
2. Describe purpose and benefits for all stages of a gel nail enhancement
3. Describe and demonstrate procedure and application for all stages of a gel nail
enhancement
4. Describe and demonstrate guidelines for choosing gel enhancements
5. Describe and demonstrate sanitation, disinfection and sterilization in the spa/salon
6. Describe and demonstrate preparation, adhesion and primers
7. Describe and demonstrate filing and finishing of gel enhancements
8. Describe benefits of each stage of gel nail enhancements
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Sanitize and disinfect
preparation of the nail plate
• Inspection of nails and hands
• Push back cuticle
• Detail cuticle with nippers
• Remove shine and non-living cuticle
• Dust
• Cleanse
2. Describe and demonstrate • Greeting and consultation
client consultation for gel
• Plan gel enhancement
enhancements
• Plan treatment area
• Products and supplies
• Preparation of client
• Reasons for gel enhancements
• Home maintenance
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3. Describe chemistry of gel nail • Molecules related to gels
enhancements
• Oligimers and photo-initiators
• Curing lamps (UV vs. LED)
• Bulbs and wattages
• Freezing and full curing
• Burning on nail plate (causes and
solutions)
• Adding gel to acrylic or resins
4. Describe purpose of gel nail • Benefits of LED curing lamps
enhancements
• Types of gels
• Effectiveness
• Benefits
• Adhesion
• Volatility
• Safety
• Maintenance
5. Describe procedures and • Work station setup
precautions related to gel nail
• Work station cleanliness
enhancements
• Work station cleanup
• Dust and dust collectors
• Vapors and ventilation
• Safety
6. Describe and demonstrate safe • Ventilation
beauty practices for gel nail
• Safety eyewear
enhancements
• Use of dust collector
• Sanitation and disinfection
7. Describe and demonstrate • Placement of gel for best strength
application methods of gel and adhesion
• Brushing angles and techniques for
application
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8. Describe and demonstrate • Forms, types, angles and custom
sculpting gel nail
• Types and shades of gel products
enhancements
and supplies
9. Describe and demonstrate tips • Types/shades of tips
and overlay
• Types/shades of gel products and
supplies
• Application
10. Describe and demonstrate • Types/shades of gel products and
overlay supplies
• Curing
11. Describe and demonstrate • Types/shades of gel
maintenance (fills)
• Natural fills
• French fills
• Colour fills
• Types/shades of gel products and
supplies
• Blending, shaping, curing and filing
12. Describe and demonstrate • Cracks and chips
repairs of gel nail
• Tip or sculpt repair
enhancements
• Types/shades of gel
• Products and supplies
• Curing
13. Describe and demonstrate filing • Hand filing
and finishing gel enhancements
• Grits of files and buffers
• E-filing
• Filing and blending
• Finishing products
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14. Describe and demonstrate • Removal products
removal of gel enhancements
• Removal by filing
• Products and supplies
• Safety and precautions
• Post-manicure
• Home care
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE N2.A: ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE NATURAL NAIL SYSTEMS
Competency: N2.A-4
Describe and demonstrate wrap/resin nail enhancements
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate wrap/resin nail enhancements
2. Describe purpose and benefits for all stages of a wrap/resin nail enhancement
3. Describe and demonstrate procedure and application for all stages of a wrap/resin nail
enhancement
4. Describe and demonstrate guidelines for choosing wrap/resin tips enhancements
5. Describe and demonstrate sanitation, disinfection and sterilization in the spa/salon
6. Describe and demonstrate preparation and adhesion
7. Describe benefits of each stage of wrap/resin nail enhancements
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Sanitize and disinfect
preparation of the nail plate
• Inspection of nails and hands
• Push back cuticle
• Detail cuticle with nippers
• Remove shine and non-living cuticle
• Dust
• Cleanse
2. Describe and demonstrate • Greeting and consultation
client consultation for wrap/
• Plan wrap/resin enhancement
resin enhancements
• Plan treatment area
• Products and supplies
• Preparation of client
• Reasons for gel enhancements
• Home maintenance
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3. Describe chemistry of wrap/ • Resins
resin nail enhancements
• Different types of materials used for
wraps
• Catalysts used with resins
• Adhesion to the nail plate
• Vapors and volatility
• Differences between gels, acrylics
and wraps/resins
4. Describe purpose of wrap/resin • Types of wraps/resins
nail enhancements
• Effectiveness
• Benefits
• Adhesion
• Volatility
• Safety
• Maintenance
5. Describe procedures and • Work station setup
precautions related to wrap/
• Work station cleanliness
resin nail enhancements
• Work station cleanup
• Dust and dust collectors
• Vapors and ventilation
• Safety
6. Describe and demonstrate safe • Ventilation
beauty practices for wrap/resin
• Safety eyewear
nail enhancements
• Use of dust collector
• Disposal of waste in airtight container
7. Describe and demonstrate tips • Types/shapes of tips
and overlay
• Types of resins/wraps
• Catalyst used with resins/wraps
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8. Describe and demonstrate • Types of resins/wraps
overlay
• Catalysts used with resins/wraps
9. Describe and demonstrate • Types of resins/wraps
maintenance (fills)
• Catalyst
• Products and supplies
• Blending and shaping
10. Describe and demonstrate • Cracks and chips
repairs of wrap/resin nail
• Tip repair
enhancements
• Products and supplies
11. Describe and demonstrate filing • Hand filing products and supplies
and finishing wrap/resin nail
• E-filing products and supplies
enhancements
• Resin finishes
• Gel finishes
12. Describe and demonstrate • Removal products
removal of wrap/resin nail
• Products and supplies
enhancements
• Precautions and ventilation
• Soaking times
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE N2.A: ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE NATURAL NAIL SYSTEMS
Competency: N2.A-5
Describe and demonstrate nail art (acrylic and gel)
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate nail art (acrylic and gel)
2. Describe and demonstrate procedure and application for nail art
3. Describe and demonstrate guidelines for choosing acrylic and gel nail art
4. Describe and demonstrate sanitation, disinfection and sterilization in the spa/salon
5. Describe and demonstrate preparation, adhesion and primers
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Sanitization and disinfection
preparation of the nail plate
• Inspection of hands and nails
2. Describe and demonstrate • Greeting and consultation
client consultation
• Planning for treatment area and nail
art
• Client preparation
• Differences between acrylic and gel
nail art
3. Describe and demonstrate • Products and supplies related to
simple acrylic nail art acrylic art
• Simple affixed art
• Simple coloured acrylic application
4. Describe and demonstrate • Products and supplies related to gel
simple gel nail art nail art
• Simple affixed art
• Simple coloured gel
• Curing of coloured gel and how it
differs from non-coloured gel
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5. Describe and demonstrate • Finishing with gel, lacquer and resin
finishing acrylic and gel nail art
• Products and supplies for finishing
• Reasons for finishing
7. Describe and demonstrate • Removal supplies
removal of acrylic and gel nail
• Soaking removal
art
• File removal
• Safety and precautions
• Ventilation
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE N2.A: ENHANCE THE APPEARANCE OF THE NATURAL NAIL SYSTEMS
Competency: N2.A-6
Describe and demonstrate application of nail art to toes
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate application of nail art to toes
2. Describe and demonstrate guidelines for choosing nail art for toes
3. Describe and demonstrate sanitation, disinfection and sterilization in the spa/salon
4. Describe and demonstrate preparation, adhesion and primers
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Sanitize and disinfect
application of enhancement
• Inspection of foot, toenails and
prior to pedicure
surrounding areas
• Push back cuticle with sanitizing
solution
• Removal of shine and non-living
cuticle
• Cleanse
• Choice of enhancement
• Application
• Filing and finishing
• Reasons and benefits of application
of enhancement application prior to
pedicure
• Proceed with pedicure if desired
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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SKIN 2
(S2)
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LINE S2.A: MICRODERMABRASION
Competency: S2.A-1
Describe and demonstrate outcome of microdermabrasion
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate outcome of microdermabrasion
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Micro-dermabrasion treatment: An
improving the appearance of introduction
the skin using micro-
• Essential anatomy and physiology
dermabrasion
knowledge requirements (see chart)
• General effects
• Anatomy & physiology of how micro-
dermabrasion effects the skin
• Treatment times and series of
treatments
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE S2.A: MICRODERMABRASION
Competency: S2.A-2
Describe and demonstrate microdermabrasion treatment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate performing microdermabrasion treatment
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate the • Preparation of treatment area
micro-dermabrasion treatment
• Preparation of the therapist
• Preparation of the client
• Treatment application: Step by step
• Aftercare
• Contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-1
Describe improving face and skin condition using electro-therapy
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe improving face and skin condition using electro-therapy
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and electro-therapies • Essential anatomy and physiology
knowledge requirements (see chart)
• Introduction to body electro-therapy
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-2
Describe faradic electro-therapy treatments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe faradic electro-therapy treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe faradic electro-therapy Introduction
•
treatments
• Anatomy and physiology
2. Describe the planning, • Treatment times and series of
preparation, treatments treatments
procedure and aftercare of
• Equipment and materials
faradic treatments
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Treatment application for the face and
skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-3
Describe and demonstrate galvanic electro-therapy treatments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate galvanic electro-therapy treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Introduction
galvanic electro-therapy
treatment • Anatomy and physiology
• Electrical and chemical effects
• Disincrustation
• Iontophoresis
2. Describe and demonstrate • Treatment times and series of
planning, preparation, treatments
treatments procedure and • Equipment and materials
aftercare for galvanic
treatments • Electrodes for galvanic
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Disincrustation treatment application
for the face and skin
• Iontophoresis treatment application
for the face and skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-4
Describe and demonstrate high-frequency electro-therapy treatments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate high-frequency electro-therapy treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Introduction
high-frequency electro-therapy
treatments • Anatomy and physiology
• Direct High-frequency
• In-direct high-frequency
• Electrical and chemical effects
•
2. Describe and demonstrate the • Treatment times and series of
planning, preparation, treatments
treatments procedure and • Equipment and materials
aftercare high-frequency
treatments • Electrodes for high-frequency
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Direct high-frequency treatment
application for the face and skin
• In-direct high-frequency treatment for
the face and skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-5
Describe audio sonic electro-therapy treatments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe audio sonic electro-therapy
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe audio sonic electro- • Introduction
therapy treatments
• Anatomy and physiology
• Audio sonic effects
2. Describe the planning, • Treatment times and series of
preparation, treatments treatments
procedure and aftercare for • Equipment and materials
audio sonic treatments
• Attachment heads for Audio sonic
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Treatment application for the face and
skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-6
Describe vacuum suction electro-therapy treatments
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe vacuum suction electro-therapy treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe vacuum suction • Introduction to vacuum suction
electro-therapy treatments therapy
• Anatomy and physiology
• Vacuum suction effects
2. Describe the planning, • Treatment times and series of
preparation, treatments treatments
procedure and aftercare for • Equipment and materials
vacuum suction treatments
• Different types of vacuum cups
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Treatment application for the face and
skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE S2.B: IMPROVE FACE AND SKIN CONDITION USING
ELECTRO-THERAPY
Competency: S2.B-7
Describe micro-current electro-therapy treatments.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe micro-current electro-therapy treatments
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe micro-current electro- • Introduction
therapy treatments
• Anatomy and physiology
• Micro-current effects
• Electrical science
2. Describe the planning, • Treatment times and series of
preparation, treatments treatments
procedure and aftercare for • Equipment and materials
micro-current treatments
• Different types needles
• Contra-indications
• Sterilization and disinfection
• Preparation of treatment area
• Preparation for the therapist
• Preparation for the client
• Treatment application for the face and
skin
• Aftercare and contra-actions
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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ELECTROLYSIS* 2
(E2)
*REQUIRES USE OF ELECTROLOGY COURSE OUTLINE (SEE LIST OF
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS)
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-1
Introduction to electrology
Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and brief history of electrology
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the history of • History of electrology
electrology
• Social implications
• Origins
• Historical evolution of electrolysis,
thermolysis and the blend
• Processes of electrolysis, thermolysis
and blend
2. Describe the required skills • Nature of electrolysis treatment
performed by the electrologist
• Skills required to perform electrolysis
treatment
• Process leading to professional
qualification
• Personal qualities for services career
3. Identify electrolysis terms used • Terms
for services
4. Describe the Electrolysis • Role of the Electrolysis Association
Associations
• Role of members
• Role of the Federation of Canadian
Electrolysis Associations
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5. Describe code of ethics and • Code of ethics
professional conduct
• Reasons for guides and professional
conduct
• Ethics related to:
• Clients/patients
• General public
• Employee/employer
responsibilities
6. Describe personality • Personality development
development, motivation and
• Motivation
goal setting
• Goal setting
7. Describe image projection • Image projected to clients
• Relationship between image and
atmosphere of professionalism and
competence
8. Describe safety procedures • Potential hazards
• Safety precautions related to:
• Electrical equipment
• Filament/probe/electrode
• Sanitation/sterilization
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-2
Describe causes of hair problems
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe causes of hair problems
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe congenital, topical • Glands associated with hair, their
and systematic growth function and related products
• Stimulation of new hair growth
• Abnormal and normal congenital
patters
• Topical causes
• Systematic causes and changes
• Endocrine system and relationship
with stimulation of hair growth:
• Puberty
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Abnormal systematic and pathological
changes causing hypertrichosis:
• Inherited
• Acquired
• Tumor
• Diet
• Adrenogenital syndrome
• Cushing’s syndrome
• Surgical changes
• Medicinal changes
• Emotional changes
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-3
Describe and demonstrate hygiene, bacteriology and sterilization
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe principles of electricity as it relates to the different methods of permanent hair
removal, including filament and selection of appropriate current will also be discussed
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe bacteriology and • Bacterial infection
related diseases and disorders
• Types of bacteria
• Difference between active and
inactive stages
• Favorable growth conditions for
bacteria
• Contagious/communicable diseases
• Infection agents
• Common skin diseases from
pathogens
• Primary and secondary lesions
• Common terms for diseases
• Disorders of the sebaceous gland
• Normal defense system in the human
body
• Acquired immunity deficiency
syndrome (AIDS)
2. Describe and demonstrate • Rules of cleanliness and personal
personal hygiene hygiene
• Necessity for personal hygiene
• Relationship between cleanliness,
good health and success
• Appropriate dress code
• Personal hygiene, grooming and
dress code
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3. Describe and demonstrate • Public hygiene
public hygiene
• Clinic or school’s responsibilities to
assure public health
• Provincial requirements
4. Describe and demonstrate • Sterilization
sanitation/sterilization
• Sanitation measures
• Disinfectants
• Antiseptic
• Physical sanitation agents
• Methods of sterilization and sanitation
• Uses of sanitizing agents
• Safety precautions and procedures
• Sanitation and sterilization rules and
approved methods in the clinic
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-4
Describe skin dermatology and histology
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe skin dermatology and histology
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe skin characteristics • Sensitive skin
• Average skin
• Insensitive skin
• Soft-firm skin
• Thin-thick skin
• Moist-dry skin
• Oil - not oily
• Aged skin
• Acne
2. Describe histology and • Skin divisions
pathology of the skin
• Skin functions
• Strata of the epidermis
• How skin is nourished
• Motor nerves of the skin
• Sensory nerves of the skin
• Colour of the skin
• Skin elasticity and pliability
• Sebaceous and suderiferous glands
and their disorders
• Cause of increased activity of the
sweat gland
• Areas where hirsutism is common on
a female
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3. Describe dermatology • Skin lesions
• Skin disorders and imperfections
• Common terms for diseases and
disorders
• Skin inflammations
• Parasitic diseases
• Skin diseases where electrolysis
treatment must not be administered
• Hypertrophies of the skin
4. Describe tissue • Physiology of cells and tissue
• Four main kinds of tissue
• Stages of mitosis
• Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
• Effects of sun on skin and hair
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-5
Describe anatomy and physiology
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe anatomy and physiology
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe the skeletal system • Functions of the skeletal system
• Divisions of the skeletal system
2. Describe the muscular system • Function and importance of skeletal
muscles
• General functions of the muscular
system
• How skeletal muscles maintain
posture
3. Describe the nervous system • Divisions of the nervous system and
how they function
• Neuron and its functions
• Diseases of the nerves
• Pain threshold and the function of the
synapse
• Twelve pairs of cranial nerves
• Function of spinal cord and spinal
nerves
• Diseases of the brain and spinal cord
• Structure and function of the
thalamus and hypothalamus
4. Describe the digestive system • Gastrointestinal tract
• Digestion process
• Absorption process
• Metabolism
• Anabolism and catabolism
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5. Describe the respiratory system • Six organs of the respiratory system
• Mechanisms of breathing
• Respiratory disorders
6. Describe the circulatory • Angiology
(vascular) system
• Four organs of the circulatory system
• Heart and its functions
• Blood circulatory system
• Structure and function of blood
• Main diseases of the blood
• Platelets
• Four main blood types
• Blood vessels
• Blood pressure
• Lymphatic system
• Important functions of the lymphatic
system
• Function of the spleen
7. Describe the excretory system • Excretory system and its functions
• Main diseases of the excretory
system
8. Describe the reproduction • Masculinizing hormone and related
system glands
• Feminizing hormone and related
glands
• Ovulating hormone and related
glands
• Diseases that affect hair growth
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9. Describe the glandular system • Endocrine systems and its eight
major glands
• Duct and ductless glands
• Internal secretion glands
• External secretion glands
• Glands of double secretion
• Hormone and its effect on hair growth
• Diseases of the endocrine system
and related syndromes
• Endocrine system in connection with
hair stimulation
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-6
Describe hair structure
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of hair structure
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe hair growth, shapes • Function of hair
and reproduction
• Lanugo hair and vellus
• Terminal hair and reasons for length
varition
• Lifespan of hair on various areas of
the body
• Hair growth
• Stages of hair growth
• Types of hair
• Structure of the hair follicle
• Distortions of the hair follicle and
reasons for them
• Multiple hair growth from one follicle
• Follicle, root, hair bulb, shaft and
papilla
• Growth potential in the pilosebaceous
unit
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-7
Describe and demonstrate practical analysis of hair and skin
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate analysis of hair and skin
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Characteristics of the skin
examination
• Sensitivity level
• Allergies
• Hair texture
• Previously removed hair growth
• Virgin hair
• Unusual hair growth
2. Demonstrate practical • Holding a probe
application
• Insertion into follicle
• Angle of inclination
• Use of magnifying devices during
examination and insertion
• Methods for making good insertion
• Establishing a depth gauge
• Holding forceps
• Correct epilation
• Effect of keratinized hair bulb on
insertion
• Hair condition
• Evaluation of re-growth cycle
• Causes of re-growth
• Scheduling according to re-growth
• Communication facets of re-growth to
the client
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-8
Describe principles of electricity and equipment
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe principles of electricity and equipment
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe electrical currents • Polarity and electron flow
• Basic electricity
• Measurement of electricity
• Milliamperemeter
• Function of negative and positive
reaction
• Electrolysis by galvanic current
• High frequency current
• Outcome of galvanic and high
currency combined in a treatment
(blend)
2. Describe electrology equipment • Rectifier, filter, oscillator and rheostat
• Types of electrology equipment
• Equipment/treatments for permanent
hair removal (laser)
• Safety measures associated with
equipment
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3. Describe electrolysis • Theory of galvanic current
• Effects of galvanic lye on tissue
• Effect of moisture gradient in galvanic
blend treatment
• Needle depth and current intensity
• Effects of polarity
• Effect of needle diameter on the
treatment
• Selecting the needle
• Procedure for setting up galvanic
technique
• Multiple needle method
• Catophoresis and anaphoresis as
applicable to electrology
4. Thermolysis • Function of thermolysis
• High frequency current
• Examples of high frequency heating
• Modes of tissue destruction
• Intensity of heat pattern on various
sizes of hair
• Effects of moisture gradient of skin
• Effects of varying electrode diameters
• Timing of current on various sizes of
hair
• Differences between manual and
automatic (flash) technique
• Problems which may occur on a
distorted follicle
• Procedures of application of the flash
technique
• Procedure of the application for
manual technique
• Working point
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5. Describe the blend • Blend method
• Effect of blend method on hair
• Application of the blend
• Neutral effects of the blend
• Determining proper balance of
currents
• Time factor in the blend
• Lye quantity factor
• Variations in the sequence of currents
• Elimination of galvanic after-count
• Extension of galvanic after-count
• Progressive epilation
• Progressive epilation as a guide to
accurate insertions
• Treating double and triple hair
patterns
6. Describe the needle (probe/ • History of needle types
electrode)
• Bulbous needle
• Coated needle
• Two-piece needle
• Tapered needle
• Metals used in needles
• Needle as a probe
• Needle as an electrode
• Comparison of straight and tapered
needles
• Proper use of tapered needles
• Suggested methods for increasing
needle life
• Decrease needle diameter, shape a
needle point, shorten a needle shaft,
restore polish to a needle, straighten
needles
• Colour-coding of various sizes of
needles
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Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-9
Describe and demonstrate general treatment procedures
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate general treatment procedures
2. Describe and demonstrate safety and hygiene rules for all treatment procedures
3. Describe and demonstrate client positioning for each treatment area
4. Describe and demonstrate characteristics for each treatment area
5. Describe and demonstrate suggested work pattern for each treatment area
6. Describe and demonstrate post-treatment for each treatment area
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate pre- • Liability release form
treatment procedures
• Skin (predisposition) test
• Patch test
• Consultation with client’s doctor
• Consultation/first interview
• Personal history card
2. Preparations for hair removal • Preparation of treatment area and
equipment
• Client positioning and draping
• Sanitizing client’s skin
• Lighting requirements
• Appearance of skin
• Epilation using forceps
• Needle insertion and setting current
and intensity
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3. Specific treatment areas • Upper and lower lip
• Chin, underchin and throat
• Side face
• Eyebrows
• Ears
• Underarms
• Back and shoulders
• Chest and breasts
• Legs
• Nape of neck
• Hairline
4. Follow-up treatments • Formation of fluid or scabs
• Home care and protective advice
• Products to avoid
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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LINE E2.A: ELECTROLYSIS
Competency: E2.A-10
Describe and demonstrate developing a practice
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe and demonstrate developing a practice
LEARNING TASKS CONTENT
1. Describe and demonstrate • Personal hygiene
professional integrity
• Honesty and integrity
• Appropriate attitude towards client/
patient
• Dress code
2. Describe clinic/office • Desirability of neighbourhood
requirements
• Location and type of office
• Rental situations
• Required equipment and supplies
• Business promotion
• Clinic/office layout
• Basic interior decoration
• Purchasing and naming
• Lease terms
• Legal council
3. Describe the need for insurance • General
coverage
• Malpractice
• Tenants and legal liability
• Theft and burglary
• Vandalism
• Fire, etc.
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4. Describe regulations • Federal and Provincial tax laws for
self-employed and for employees
• Local laws related to:
• Building inspection
• Health inspection
• Municipal licensing
• City by-laws
5. Describe clinic/office policy • Importance of maintaining office
policy
• Employer/employee responsibility
• Hours and fees
• Displaying business license
• Displaying qualification/training
certificates
• displaying Association certificates
• fulfilling obligations to clients/patients,
employees and co-workers
6. Describe and demonstrate • Telephone techniques and manners
telephone communication
• Adjusting complaints over the phone
• Necessity for scheduling
appointments
• Proper telephone usage on an on-
going basis
7. Describe reception services • Requirements to be a good
receptionist
• Need for good record keeping
• Electrolysis treatment performed in an
electrology centre and explain why it
is not possible to accurately estimate
treatment time without consultation
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8. Describe and demonstrate • Need for professional attitude
professional attitude
• Requirements to maintain sufficient
clinic/office supplies
• Keeping equipment at peak
performance
• Knowledgeability of new
developments, techniques, equipment
in your profession
• Subscribing to electrolysis
publications
• Need to form a good working
relationship with co-workers or
colleagues in your area
Achievement Criteria:
The student must receive at least 70% on a written exam and practical assessment.
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SECTION 3
TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS
Esthetics Training Provider Standards 189
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE TEXTBOOKS
All esthetician training program instructors and trainees are required to ensure they use the most
current standard for safety, industry specifications, ITA policies, etc.
The following textbooks are recommendations only. Instructors may use any combination of
these and other resources to teach students the required competencies.
Milady’s Standard Comprehensive Training for Estheticians
Publisher: Miladay Publishing, Albany, New York
Milady’s Nail Technology Course
Publisher: Miladay Publishing, Albany, New York
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Publisher: Crown Publications Inc., Victoria, BC
Introductory Guide to Business
Publisher: EMS Publishing
Nail Artistry
Publisher: Thomson Learning
Make-Up Artistry for Professional Qualifications
Publisher: Neinemann
The Complete Spa Book for Massage Therapists
Publisher: Delmar Learning
Spa - The Official Guide to Spa Therapy - Levels 2 & 3
Publisher: Thomson Learning
An Introductory Guide to Anatomy and Physiology
Publisher: EMS Publishing
An Introductory Guide to Aromatherapy
Publisher: EMS Publishing
Electrology Course Outline
Province of BC, April 1989 - available through The Association of Professional Electrologists of
British Columbia
Electrolysis, Thermolysis and The Blend: The Principles and Practice of Permanent Hair
Removal
Publisher: Arroway Publishers
Unwanted Hair, Its Cause and Treatment
Publisher: Parthenon Press
Esthetics Training Provider Standards 190
WEBSITES
The following website links have been provided solely for the convenience of users of the
Esthetics Training Program Outline and were correct at the time of publishing. We are not
responsible for the accuracy, currency or the reliability of the content; we are not responsible for
the information found through these links nor do we endorse the site and its content.
Trade National Occupation Analysis: Esthetics
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=6&val1=6482
Hand Washing Slide Show
http://www2.worksafebc.com/media/fss/handWashing/slideshow.htm
WorkSafeBC Home page
http://www.worksafebc.com/
Health Canada – Canada’s Food and Drugs Acts and Regulations
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/legislation/acts-lois/act-loi_reg-eng.php
Labour Canada
http://canadaonline.about.com/od/labourstandards/
Canada_Employment_and_Labour_Standards.htm
Occupational Health and Safety – Hand Washing
http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/washing_hands.html
Esthetics Training Provider Standards 191
TRAINING PROVIDER STANDARDS FOR INSTRUCTORS
Instructor qualifications
Instructors must possess the following qualifications
• Level 2 Certificate of Qualification or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years industry experience
• A minimum of 1 year of formal teaching experience or teaching credentials
appropriate to the level of the program
• Or a combination of formal education qualifications and industry experience that
equals the minimum requirements.
Institutions hiring instructors must require their instructors to possess both formal industry
and teaching credentials and experience.
Continuing studies
Instructors must complete a total of 16 hours of professional development in teaching and
esthetics each year: 8 hours of professional development related to teaching and
education and 8 hours of professional development in esthetics.
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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Make-up
Pressed powder
Translucent powder
Liquid foundation
Concealers
Specialty concealers
Blush
Eyeshadow
Black mascara
Eyeliner
Lipstick
Lipgloss
Lip pencil
Spatula
Pencil sharpener
Wedge sponges
Disposable mascara sponges
Brush: Lip
Brush: Large shadow
Brush: Powder
Brush: Blush
Brush: Pointed crease/shader
Brush: Angle
Brush: Small shadow
Brush: Brow
Brush: Fan
Brush: Eyeliner
Manicures/pedicures
Nail Clippers - 5 1/2” (Stainless steel)
Cuticle scissors - straight (Stainless steel)
Cuticle nippers - 4” 4mm (Stainless steel)
Tweezers (Stainless steel)
Ptergium Knife (Stainless steel)
Nail lifter - 6 1/2” (Stainless steel)
Cuticle pusher (Stainless steel)
Corn plate - Credo blade (Stainless steel)
Extra blades
Hindu stone
Foot paddle/callous rasp
Sanitizing buffing block
3-sided buffer
Nail file (sanitizable)
Nail brush
Birchwood sticks
Pedicure slippers
Toe separators
Red lacquer
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French manicure lacquer (pink/white)
Cuticle oil
Base, top coat lacquer
Manicure bowl
Box gloves
Ear loops masks
Disposable apron
Facial skin care
Beds
Trolley
Magnifying lamp
High frequency machine
Steamer
Galvanic machine
Stool/chair
Sterilizer (chemical)
Wood’s lamp
Lucas or Atomizer spray
Brush machine
Skin and body care
Facial cleansers
Facial toners
Facial skin peels - granular, enzymatic and AHA creams
Eye care cleanser
Eye care cream
Moisturizers
Cleanser
Body peels/exfoliants
Body moisturizing cream
Massage medium
Essential oils
Algae or seaweed wrap
Mud wrap
Treatment/night care
Ampoules/concentrates
Facial masks
Waxing
Beds
Trolley
Magnifying lamp
Wax pot (warm wax)
Wax pot (hot wax)
Disposable gloves
Disposable wax applicators
Powder
Pre-waxing solution
Post-waxing product
Covered garbage disposal
Esthetics Training Provider Standards 194
SECTION 3
APPENDICES
Esthetics Training Appendices 195
APPENDIX A: SCIENCE OF ESTHETICS CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
A&P Aromatherapy Head & body Provide self Improve body Improve skin Enhance the Maintain, Micro-
massage tanning condition condition appearance of repair & dermabraision
treatments treatments using electro using electro natural nail enhance
therapy therapy systems artificial nail
structures
Skin: Cells &
Tissues
Neurology
The hair
The nails
The brain
Skeletal system
Muscular
system
Nervous system
Cardiovascular
system
Endocrine
system
Lymphatic
system
Respiratory
system
Digestive
system
Excretory
system
Olfactory
system
Reproductive
system
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APPENDIX B: MOLECULE SIZE CHART FOR NAIL ENHANCEMENTS
Molecule Size
Smallest Small Larger Largest
Methyl Ethyl Methacrylate Methoxyethoxy Urethane Acrylate
methacrylate (EMA) Ethyl Methacrylate Oligomers (UAO)
(MMA) (MEM)
Chemical Name
Hazardous &
Illegal
Fast cure Moderate cure Moderate cure UV-Cure
No surface No surface Moist surface Moist surface
residue. residue. residue for dust- residue - needs to
Cure
free filing. be wiped off.
Dangerously hard, Durable, flexible Durable, flexible Durable, flexible
rigid acrylic.* acrylic. acrylic. acrylic.
Volatile Somewhat volatile Low volatility Low volatility
Volatility
Sharp odor. Average odor. Virtually no odor. Virtually no odor.
Very poor inherent Good with only Very good with Very good.
adhesion to the light buffing and light buffing and
natural nail, even appropriate appropriate
with primer. priming. primer.
Adhesion
Natural nail must No aggressive Some people can Difficult to remove.
be filed filing is necessary. wear it primerless
aggressively -- (not
“shredded” -- to recommended, but
make MMA stick ** possible)
*MMA is stronger than natural nails. If a break occurs, the natural nail can be severely injured or torn off.
**This “shredding” accounts for much of the damage associated with MMA usage on nails. Unfortunately, techs
trained on MMA may continue filing the nail down too aggressively after they change over to legitimate products, not
know that itʼs no longer necessary. This highlights the importance of product education.
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