CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST:
ESTHETICIAN – SKIN CARE TECHNICIAN
Apprenticeship Manitoba prescribes time and content specific curriculum standards for technical
training in the trade of Esthetician – Skin Care Technician.
To assist accreditation applicants in meeting industry approved standards, this form is to be
completed independently or in consultation with a member of the Program Standards Unit. The
completed form should be signed and submitted as part of the original Accreditation Application
Package or with supporting documentation when there are changes to the approved standards.
Applicants should be aware that their observance of these standards, as declared by completing
the Curriculum Assessment Checklist, will be reviewed by Branch staff for the purpose of quality
assurance.
Example of a completed learning objective:
Code
Descriptors (Unit and
objectives)
Please specify reference(s) indicating where in your
program this objective is covered, and the
approximate time allocated to this content.
Reference(s)
Time
A3.4
Identify communicating skills.
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5 Hours
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the learning objectives (A1.1, A1.2 etc.). The completed form should be submitted for review to:
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SKIN CARE TECHNICIAN TECHNICAL TRAINING
Codes
Descriptors (Unit; Objective)
G1
G1.1
Introduction to Skin Care Technician
Discuss the history of skin care and the use of
cosmetics
Discuss the present day trends in cosmetics and skin
care practices
Describe Skin Care Technician career opportunities
G1.2
G1.3
G1.4
G1.5
Describe the services performed by a Skin Care
Technician
Describe methods used by a Skin Care Technician
G1.6
Discuss the health of skin
G2
G2.1
Tools and Equipment
Describe the treatment room
G2.2
G3
G3.1
Describe the function and purpose of tools used by a
Skin Care technician
Discuss general and specific safety practices and
regulations for common hand/electric tools
Practice using the tools used by a Skin Care
Technician
Describe the function and purpose of equipment used
by a Skin Care Technician
Describe sharp containers for disposal for sharpedged objects
Discuss general and specific safety practices and
regulations for equipment
Discuss and demonstrate sanitation of tools and
equipment
Discuss and demonstrate sterilization of metal
equipment
Practice using tools and equipment used by a Skin
Care Technician
Cosmetic Massage
Discuss cosmetic massage
G3.2
Describe basic massage movements
G3.3
Describe contra-indication and safety for all types
G3.4
G3.5
Discuss equipment and products needed for cosmetic
massage
Identify the need for each massage technique
G3.6
Describe manual/mechanical muscle toning
G3.7
Demonstrate the massage techniques
G3.8
G3.10
Demonstrate a manual pretissage to firm and stimulate
muscle of the face, neck and décolletage
Demonstrate a manual application of pressure on all
motor points to create a stimulus
Describe the removal of excess massage products
G3.11
Demonstrate the removal of excess massage products
G3.12
Practice cosmetic massage
G4
G4.1
G4.2
Anatomy and Physiology
Discuss the anatomy and physiology of the case and
décolletage
Describe massage related anatomy and physiology
G4.3
Identify structures of the skin
G2.3
G2.4
G2.5
G2.6
G2.7
G2.8
G2.9
G2.10
G3.9
Please specify reference(s)
indicating where in your
program this objective is
covered, and the approximate
time allocated to this content.
Reference(s)
Time
G4.4
Identify the five layers of the epidermis
G4.5
G4.6
Identify the two layers of the dermis, corium or cutis
(true skin)
Describe the subcutaneous layer of the skin
G4.7
Identify motor points of the skin
G5
G5.1
G5.2
Skin Products and Chemistry
Discuss the importance of an esthetician’s familiarity
with the ingredients used in products
Describe product forms
G5.3
Define natural and organic ingredients
G5.4
G5.5
Discuss the reasoning of manufacturer’s listing all
ingredients used in products
Define hypoallergenic
G5.6
Describe the different products used
G5.7
Define appropriate products, using product knowledge
for various types of skin
Discuss the types of products used for treatment to
improve skin and remove imperfections for the
appropriate skin types
Discuss the branches of chemistry
G5.8
G5.9
G5.10
G5.11
G5.12
Discuss the various chemicals pertaining to skin care
and their related hazards
Describe the pH level of the skin
G5.13
Describe the difference between a dilute, a
concentrated, and a saturated solution
Discuss emulsions used in cosmetic preparations
G6
G6.1
Trends
Define trends
G6.2
Discuss trends from the past
G6.3
Identify new trends in the skin care industry
G6.4
Complete a project using instructors guidelines, on
new trends in the skin care industry
Practice new trends in skin care on a model
G6.5
G7
G7.1
G7.2
G7.3
G7.4
G7.5
G7.6
G7.7
Provincial Certification Review
Discuss format and general content of the Skin Care
Technician Examinations
Identify resources, strategies, and other considerations
for maximizing successful completion of written exams
Review program content regarding safety and
sanitation
Review program content regarding records
management
Review program content regarding retail and salon
management functions
Review program content regarding basic job skills
G7.8
Review program content regarding skin care
treatments
Develop a review plan
H1
H1.1
Skin Dermatology and Histology
Define dermatology and histology
H1.2
Discuss the histology of skin
H1.3
Discuss skin types
H1.4
Discuss skin conditions
H1.5
Examine and identify various skin types and conditions
H2
H2.1
Skin Diseases and Disorders
Define skin diseases and disorders
H2.2
H2.5
Discuss why a Skin Care Technician should be able to
recognize common skin diseases and disorders
Discuss the purpose of studying infectious diseases of
the skin
Discuss why a Skin Care Technician must refuse
treatment of a client with an infectious or contagious
disease
Identify skin disorders and imperfections
H2.6
Identify skin diseases
H2.7
Identify high blood pressure
H2.8
Identify allergic skin reactions
H2.9
Describe the safety measures to be followed if an
infection or acne is present
Basic Face/ Back Treatments
Discuss the implements and equipment used in
face/back treatments
Discuss the products used for face/back treatments
H2.3
H2.4
H3
H3.1
H3.2
H3.3
H3.4
H3.5
H3.6
H3.7
H3.8
H3.9
Demonstrate the application of various products
according to manufacturers’ instructions and clients’
needs
Describe exfoliation products and techniques
Demonstrate the application of exfoliation products to
the face and back
Discuss the procedures for extractions
Demonstrate on a client the removal of comedone and
milia
Describe anti-bacterial treatments and products
H3.10
Discuss the types of facial equipment used in
face/back treatments
Review cosmetic massage for the face and back
H3.11
Describe the application of a mask
H3.12
Demonstrate the application of a mask
H3.13
Describe the procedures of removing various masks
H3.14
Demonstrate the removal of various masks
H3.15
Describe toners and protective products
H3.16
Describe the application of toners and protective
products
Body Treatments
Describe the process for a skin analysis
H4
H4.1
H4.2
H4.3
Identify, with the help of equipment, fine, medium, or
course texture of skin
Identify skin condition and type
H4.4
Describe how to advise a client on treatment
H4.5
Describe the various product lines used for body
treatments
Identify the client need for a specific product.
H4.6
H4.7
H4.9
Demonstrate the application of various products
according to manufacturers' instructions and client
needs
Demonstrate a consultation with a client describing the
function of various products to be used for a treatment
Describe epidermabrasion
H4.10
Demonstrate how to perform an epidermabrasion
H5
Specialized Facial Treatments
H5.1
Describe the different types of facials
H5.2
Describe various specialized treatments
H4.8
H5.3
Describe chemical face peeling
H5.4
Describe dermabrasion
H5.5
Describe laser treatment
H5.6
H5.7
Identify and describe the various products used for
special facial treatments
Describe epidermabrasion
H5.8
Demonstrate how to perform an epidermabrasion
H5.9
Describe vaporizers
H5.10
Demonstrate using a vaporizer
H5.11
Describe light therapy
H5.12
H5.13
Demonstrate on a client the use of infrared with the
application of a facial treatment
Describe high frequency therapy
H5.14
Define the benefits of Telsa high frequency
H5.15
Demonstrate the process of high frequency therapy
H5.16
Demonstrate on a client the use of high frequency
therapy
Demonstrate how to prepare and apply a therm mask
H5.17
H5.18
I1
I1.1
Demonstrate the use of an herbal mask for deep
cleansing purposes
Demonstrate the application of the lonta mask in
connection with cosmetic substances
Hair Removal (Depilatory and Tweezing)
Describe hair histology
I1.2
Analyze skin
I1.3
Describe depilatory products
I1.4
Describe depilatory hair removal
I1.5
Discuss tweezing unwanted hair
I1.6
I1.9
Describe the preparation of the skin before and after
treatments
Demonstrate the preparation of the skin before and
after treatments
Demonstrate various techniques of temporary hair
removal
Describe the process of removing depilatory products
I1.10
Demonstrate the removal of depilatory products
I2
I2.1
Make-up Artistry
Define physiognomy
I2.2
Discuss physiognomy
I2.3
Describe colour theory
I2.4
Discuss colour psychology
I2.5
Discuss tools used for make-up application
I2.6
Discuss make-up products
I2.7
I2.8
Describe the selection of colours according to the
client’s skin tone
Demonstrate cleansing of the face
I2.9
Demonstrate basic make-up application
I2.10
Demonstrate specialized make-up application
I3
I3.1
Lash and Brow Tints
Describe instruments and supplies required for brow
and lash tinting
Discuss risks and safety factors in brow and lash
tinting
H5.19
I1.7
I1.8
I3.2
I3.3
Discuss the usage of protective products
I3.4
Demonstrate the usage of protective products
I3.5
Demonstrate how to mix and dispense tinting products
I3.6
Describe the methods of tinting brows and lashes
I3.7
Describe processing and colour absorption time
I3.8
Describe test tinting results
I3.9
I4
I4.1
Demonstrate the methods of lash and brow tinting
including safety measures
Introduction to Aromatherapy
Define aromatherapy
I4.2
Explain aromatherapy
I4.3
Examine aromatherapy products and equipment
I4.4
Demonstrate the uses of aromatherapy in skin care
TOTAL
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