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Esthetics Technology

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Esthetics Technology Short-Term Certificate prepares students for state licensure as estheticians providing skincare services including facials, waxing, and makeup application.

Format

In-Person

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  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 39-5094.00

Skills

SpeakingService OrientationActive ListeningMonitoringReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionProblem SensitivityArm-Hand SteadinessSelective Attention

Tasks

  • Sterilize equipment and clean work areas.
  • Cleanse clients' skin with water, creams, or lotions.
  • Demonstrate how to clean and care for skin properly and recommend skin-care regimens.

Technology

Spreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation softwareWord processing softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Airbrushing toolsCryoprobesDermatoscopesDry heat sterilizersFacial hair scissorsFacial steamersGalvanic facial machinesHair removal tweezersHigh frequency skin care machinesHot towel cabinetsLaptop computersLight-emitting diode LED light therapy equipmentMicrodermabrasion machinesPersonal computersSkin lancets

Work Values

RelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Skincare Specialists39-5094.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Sterilization procedures and sanitation protocols — apply under direct supervision to keep tools, equipment, and treatment areas compliant with health and safety standards in a licensed spa or salon.
  • Basic cleansing techniques and product types — follow step-by-step protocols to cleanse clients' skin using water, creams, and lotions during supervised introductory facials.
  • Magnifying lamps and skin-assessment tools — use under guidance to perform initial visual examination of clients' skin condition before treatment.
  • Standard facial masks and pre-selected products — apply according to written instructions while supervised, supporting routine maintenance treatments at an entry-level esthetician station.
  • Client intake forms and service records — complete accurately under direction, capturing client needs, preferences, and services provided in the salon's scheduling or database system.
  • Simple blackhead extractions — practice the foundational manual technique on prepared skin under close mentor observation, following established safety protocols.
  • Skin-care product ingredients and basic categories — recognize and match common formulations to general skin types when assisting a senior esthetician during a consultation.
  • Active listening and open-ended questioning — demonstrate during supervised client interactions to gather accurate information about skin concerns and lifestyle factors.
  • Appointment scheduling and office suite software — enter and retrieve client data with guidance to support daily operational flow at a personal-care service establishment.
  • Time management basics — organize assigned treatment tasks within scheduled appointment windows under supervisor direction to maintain service flow in a busy spa environment.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
33%
Placement Rate
76%