Health and Wellness Professional - Cosmetology Diploma Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Upon successful completion of this program students will be able to: Practice skin and body therapies in accordance with safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards and regulations. Describe human anatomy, physiology and chemical composition specific to concerns relating to nail, skin, body, and hair removal treatments. Perform spa treatments based on client consultation, skin analysis and nutritional needs. Apply the principles of colour and design to lash, brow and specialized makeup techniques. Perform in an ethical and professional manner conducive to spa environments. Apply retail business administration practices and marketing techniques for operating a spa.

Since 1965, Vancouver Community College has earned a strong and well-deserved reputation for its commitment to community, student-centred approach, award-winning faculty, and range of access, and applied career programming. 

They strive to create new opportunities and offer enriched educational experiences for the students. Located in the heart of the city, VCC offers academic, cultural, and social environments that inspire relevant real-world training. 

Their on-campus facilities - including gourmet restaurants, an auto shop, and VCC’s newly renovated salon and spa - allow students to hone their skills and training while providing high-quality lower-cost services to the Downtown and East Vancouver communities. 

VCC is proud to inspire a new generation of students to discover their passions, gain essential skills, and learn what it takes to succeed in a competitive workforce. 

With over 23,000 students, including a growing number of Aboriginal and International learners, 1100 employees, and an annual budget of $105 million, VCC is a key player in the post-secondary landscape in B.C. 

Their connections to industry ensure that students have direct access to employers while their model of access and partnerships across the post-secondary sector assist students to reach their goals at any stage of their educational journey. Their commitment to diversity, accessibility, quality, and relevance makes VCC a unique and exciting place to study. 

They believe that VCC students have unlimited potential, and it’s their job to make sure that the graduates of their college are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

VCC has three campus locations (Broadway, Downtown, Annacis Island) in Metro Vancouver.