About this program
Start Date
January 2025
Campus
Kenora
Program Length
Three semesters
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Sault College
About the program
Learn to perform a full range of treatments available in salons and spas today. Be trained in our fully equipped esthetic lab and student-run community spa, where you will gain valuable hands-on work experience under the supervision of trained and knowledgeable faculty. Graduates can expect careers in salons and spas, health and wellness centres, resorts, cosmetic sales, editorial work, and esthetic training and education.
Semester 1
CMM126 | – | 3 | Workplace Communication |
EST115 | – | 3 | Intro to Spa/Practicum |
EST116 | – | 4 | Hair Removal |
EST117 | – | 7 | Professional Nail Techniques |
EST118 | – | 6 | Fundamentals of Skin Care – Practical I |
EST119 | – | 4 | Fundamentals of Skin Care – Theory I |
EST161 | – | 4 | Make-up Artistry I |
Semester 2
EST166 | – | 7 | Student Esthetician Clinic |
EST167 | – | 4 | Advanced Skin Care Theory II |
EST168 | – | 6 | Advanced Skin Care Practical II |
EST169 | – | 4 | Makeup Artistry and Advanced Trends |
GEN110 | – | 3 | Student Selected General Elective |
Semester 3
EST135 | – | 3 | Anatomy and Physiology |
EST208 | – | 9 | Practicum |
EST210 | – | 7 | Advanced Spa Techniques and Body Therapies |
GEN100 | – | 3 | Global Citizenship |
EST209 | – | 3 | The Spa Business and Entrepreneurship |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition: $5,427 (estimated)
- Textbooks and kit: $2,200 (estimated)
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
Meet your coordinator(s)
Our dedicated program coordinators are here to help you succeed, both in and out of the classroom.

Rhonda Miller
Kenora Campus (807) 468-3096 x 3206 rhondajm@7generations.org
Have questions? Connect with a coordinator!
Have questions about this program? Contact a coordinator directly or submit your question(s) below and a program coordinator will reach out to you.
Career options
Esthetician graduates can expect to find work as an esthetician, makeup artist, manicurist, or nail technician.
Where you might work
- Spa
- Salon
- Cosmetic sales or retail
- Self-employment or contract work