Skin & Body Therapy: Health, Wellness and Career Development

Course code ESTH 1030

Credit 9.0

Length 225.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on the skills acquired in ESTH 1020, students develop advanced practical skills, client experiences, and business acumen 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. Additionally, students complete a business project, build a professional portfolio, conduct skincare case studies and projects, and undergo practical assessments for body waxing and customized facials.

Prerequisites

ESTH 1020.

Missing prerequisites?

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

What you will learn

  • Advanced Practical Skills Application
  • Customer Service Excellence
  • Offsite Practicum Engagement
  • Business Project Development and Analysis
  • Professional Portfolio Building
  • Skincare Case Studies and Project Execution
  • Nutrition and Skin Health Essentials

How to register

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

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60384 May 4, 2026
to June 30, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60386 June 22, 2026
to August 19, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60387 June 25, 2026
to August 22, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60409 May 6, 2026
to July 3, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72787 August 31, 2026
to October 28, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72788 September 3, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Lecture
Online
Varies See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
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.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† 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, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.