Skin & Body Therapy: Health, Wellness and Career Development

Course code ESTH 1030

Credit 9.0

Length 225.0 hours

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In this course, students will build on the skills acquired in ESTH 1020 and develop advanced practical skills to facilitate enhanced client experiences within the scope of practice. Students explore the role of nutrition in skin health, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and the benefits of vitamins for maintaining healthy skin.
Students participate in an offsite work experience in a health and wellness setting, where they gain insight into industry practices, business operations, and the daily running of a real‑world environment. In addition, students build a professional portfolio, conduct skincare case studies and projects, and undergo assessed practical observations for body waxing, customized facials, and hand, foot, and nail treatments.
Students are given the opportunity to successfully complete Qualifications Scotland theory assessments and practical observations to achieve Scottish unit accreditation.

Prerequisites

ESTH 1020.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Advanced Practical Skills Application
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Offsite Practicum Engagement
  • Evaluation and reflection of professional service results
  • Professional Portfolio Building
  • Skincare Case Studies and Project Execution
  • Nutrition and Skin Health Essentials

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40494 January 4, 2027
to March 4, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60137 May 3, 2027
to June 29, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule
60138 May 6, 2027
to July 3, 2027
Lecture
Online
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60141 June 21, 2027
to August 19, 2027
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70076 September 2, 2027
to October 30, 2027
Lecture Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72787 August 31, 2026
to October 28, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule
72788 September 3, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Lecture
Online
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72790 October 14, 2026
to December 12, 2026
Online
Lecture
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.