Yukon Esthetics Diploma Program 

Become a professionally trained esthetician in skin care, beauty, and body treatments. This program is open for applications and classes begin February 5th, 2024

DIPLOMA PROGRAM COST

$9,425

CREDENTIAL

Diploma

LENGTH

800 hours

FORMAT

Online Theory & Class-Based

Your journey to becoming a certified esthetician starts here.

In the Yukon Esthetics Diploma program, you'll study the science of beauty, how to work safely, and good work behaviours. This will get you ready for a job in a salon.

You'll practice your skills in our top-notch training center, using the same kind of tools and products you'd use in a real salon.

By the time you finish the program, you'll have a lot of experience working with clients and know a lot about different beauty treatments. This will make you a great hire for any job in the beauty and wellness field.

We can't wait to teach you everything you need to know for this rewarding career.

Esthetics Skills You’ll Learn

During the program, you will learn how to perform these esthetics skills on clients.

Make-up Artistry

Make-up Artistry

Spa Manicures

Spa Manicures

Spa Pedicures

Spa Pedicures

Facials

Facials

Swedish Massage

Swedish Massage

Brow Lamination & Design

Brow Lamination & Design

Lash Lifts and Tints

Lash Lifts and Tints

Waxing

Waxing

Download the Syllabus

Yukon Esthetics Diploma Syllabus

Learn more about what we cover in the training program. 

Esthetics Diploma Experience

  • Online Learning

    You can complete the theory portion of the program online, from anywhere, and at your convenience.

  • Professional Learning Facilities

    Practice with the equipment and products you would find on the job.

  • Work on Real Clients

    Practice treatments on the seniors at Normandy Place or invite in a friend.

  • Small Class Sizes

    Get the one-on-one attention from your instructor and get to know your classmates.

  • Complete the program at your own pace

    We understand everyone has different schedules. We have flexible time blocks for you to complete your practicum hours when its convenient for you.

  • Industry Experience

    Beyond the classroom, you will complete your practicum hours at a salon, learning their processes, products, and culture.

  • Ongoing Support

    Once you graduate the program, we’re such a phone call away to answer your questions or coach you through a treatment procedure.

  • Start a Business

    By the time you’re done the program, you will have all the tools you need to open a salon or start a home-based esthetics business.

Yukon Esthetics Diploma Applications Re- Open June 2024 for September 2024 Start

Jobs in Esthetics

Skin Care Technician 

Nail Technician 

Eyelash Specialist 

Brow Technician 

Makeup Artist 

Salon Owner 

Home-Based Esthetician

Spa Director 

“The unique part about this program is its flexibility. It allowed me to learn new skills at my own pace without sacrificing my full-time job or personal life. The hybrid method of online study and weekend in-person classes allowed me to integrate my learning seamlessly into my life and responsibilities, creating a balanced growth plan.”

Katarina, Teacher

Your Learning Path

The Yukon Esthetics Diploma is an 800-hour program, broken down into the hours listed below. 

Hours Subject Weeks Location Location
200 Hours Theory Delivery 1-8 Online Learning Platform Online Virtual
160 Hours Clinical (learning protocols hands on for all services) 9-11 Elements at Normandy In Person
400 Hours Hands on work experience logging practicum hours in salon 12-24 (full time)
12-52 (flexible practicum model)		 Elements Spa or Elements at Normandy In Person
40 Hours Additional hours set aside to address areas of difficulty or additional trainings needs. Elements Spa or Elements at Normandy In Person

Total hours: 800 hrs

Your Instructors

Your teachers have years of experience and training in esthetics to share with you.

Ammanda Partridge

Academy President

Rebecca Thomas

Instructor

Meet our Academy President,

Ammanda Partridge

Ammanda Partridge, Owner of Elements Hair Studio & Day Spa receives 2023 Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Business Leader Award

Ammanda Partridge has nearly twenty years of experience in the esthetics industry.

She owns a popular hair and spa in Whitehorse, the traditional territories of the Ta'an Kwäch'än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation that has operated for nearly a decade.

Ammanda believes everyone deserves a little pampering. That’s why she regularly volunteers her services at festivals and events hosted by First Nations communities.

In 2023, Ammanda was awarded the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce's Business Leader of the Year for her commitment to strengthening the community.

Ammanda also contributes to the esthetics industry nationally, holding a position as a committee member for Skills Canada National Competition.

As the Yukon representative for the esthetics trade competition, Ammanda will help design the contest for competing estheticians.

Ammanda founded Elements Esthetics Academy, the first and only esthetics school in the Yukon, to open doors to a career that has brought immense value to her personal life.

Inspired by friends and family with neurodiversity, Ammanda is driven to make the academy a place for all kinds of learners so everyone who wants to learn about beauty and wellness has the chance.

FAQs

Commonly asked questions about the Yukon Esthetics Diploma program.

  • The program is broken down into three phases, (1) online theory, (2) practical training in-person at the academy and (3) your practicum hours. We front load the theory so you have all the background knowledge required to start hands-on training in the school. During the 8-week theory phase, there will be 3 days per week of instructor-led training and 2 days a week of self-study to complete assignments.

  • The program is approximately 40% theory, 20 % clinical instruction 40% hands-on learning. The first 8 weeks are instructional in theory, followed by 2 weeks of house practicum. After your practicum, you complete your practicum hours with clients at your own pace.

  • There currently is no licensing in most parts of Canada, but the Government of Canada requires a minimum of 800 hours from a registered trade school. We do have an industry council called Beauty Council where you can gain your international cosmetology certificate. Graduates from this program qualify to take the exam to gain this extra credential. Elements require a minimum 75% to pass; because Beauty Council requires 70%, our graduates are held to a higher standard to ensure they have the skills and the knowledge to pass this additional exam.

  • You require 360 practicum hours that are signed off by your practicum instructor.

  • The diploma program includes training in:

    • Manicure

    • Pedicure

    • Waxing

    • Makeup, tinting, lifting and lamination

    • Relaxation massage and body treatments

    • Facials

  • You can schedule your practicum hours at Normandy Place, with an additional opportunity to do work experience that counts towards your practicum in participating real salon locations.

  • You will complete a theory and practicum exam before graduating. This exam is 15 hours spread out over 2 days

    Practical Exam details:

    • For Manicure and Pedicure service, one must be Gel polished, and one must include the “Spa” component of paraffin

    • Facial service, including extractions

    • Three waxing services, brows, one body area with soft wax, and one body area with hard wax.

    • Makeup application with false lashes

    • Tinting of brows and lashes

    • Relaxation massage for 45 minutes

    Students will be allowed up to 5 hours to complete the written exam.

    The final exam is in person, and a minimum of 75% is required to pass.