Aesthetician (24 Hours Per Week)
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Aesthetician provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to perform comprehensive professional aesthetics treatments including facial treatments, body treatments, skin resurfacing, and hair removal. The program also provides training in safety and infection control procedures and an overview of career and business planning. This program meets the requirements to apply for the Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB) aesthetics licensing exam.
This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).
Details
Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Aesthetician (24 Hours Per Week) (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1180
Total Clock Hours Required
600
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes
Students must successfully pass each course with a minimum grade of 80% and complete 100% of the course hours required in order to continue on to the next course.
Students may apply for graduation from the Aesthetician program upon successful completion of their program hours and a score of 80% or higher.
Completion of the program does not guarantee students an Aesthetics license (in any state).
The Arizona Barbering and Cosmetology Board (BCB) may deny a student's application if it is determined that the student does not meet citizenship and/or high school education requirements if under the age of 18. If students have concerns about their citizenship status and/or high school education requirements, they are strongly encouraged to immediately contact the BCB via its website: HTTPS://BCB.AZ.GOV, give full disclosure of their situation, and save any written response.
GateWay Community College will not give refunds or be held liable for graduates who do not receive an Arizona Aesthetics license.
What You'll Learn
- Apply proper safety and sanitation practices including infection control and first aid in compliance with the BCB.
- Communicate in a culturally responsive manner to build trust and rapport with clients, colleagues, work teams and various industry professionals.
- Employ personal wellness strategies.
- Identify the basic needs in human relations.
- Apply knowledge of fundamental science concepts, including anatomy, chemistry, microbiology, and physiology when performing services.
- Evaluate client needs through consultation, within the scope of practice, to educate clients, define design considerations and decisions, and determine appropriate tools and products needed to achieve the desired results.
- Accurately document services performed, including service releases, client treatment records, and service incidences in accordance with industry and BCB standards.
- Apply skills learned on live and mock models in a salon setting.
- Create proper skin care services using the fundamental concepts of skin care theory and application, including hair removal and makeup application in basic and advanced skin care services.
- Explain the business operating principles of the beauty industry, including business plans, salon business, methodology, resources, tools, and self-promotion to gain employment in the beauty industry.
- Demonstrate aesthetic skills to successfully pass the final written exam with 80% or better, including concepts, theory, and practical application to meet BCB expectations and procedures.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Skincare Specialists
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
- The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.
Courses Sequence
Block 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EST102 | Aesthetics Essentials | 200 | ||
| EST110 | Advanced Aesthetics | 200 |
Block 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EST115 | Aesthetics Mastery | 200 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.
Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=185694).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Aesthetician (24 Hours Per Week)