Esthetician

dark blue shape of the province of Manitoba. letter C enclosed in a rounded square.

The Esthetician trade is comprised of two sub-trades: nail technician and skin care technicians. Nail Technicians perform manicures and pedicures and apply artificial nail products. Skin care technicians perform body treatments, facial treatments, make-up applications, depilatory hair removal, and lash and brow tint services. Estheticians have completed and performed services in both sub-trades.

Estheticians work in beauty shops, esthetics salons and spas.

When registering as an apprentice, enrolment in or completion of technical training is required.

In addition to a provincial certification-theory examination, a practical examination is required for this trade.

Trade Regulation

The two-year Authorization to Practise renewal process is no longer required for the trade. Apprenticeship Manitoba is no longer issuing Authorizations to Practise to those who are working in the trade, but will continue to recognize Authorizations to Practise that have been issued prior to December 18, 2020.

Your Authorization to Practise will continue to be recognized as your permit to work in the trade. Going forward, a Certificate of Qualification in the trade or a temporary permit will continue to be issued to individuals who have met the minimum requirements to work in the trade. These documents will serve as the proof of eligibility that is required to work in the trade.

Compulsory Trade Fact Sheet

Occupational Standards / Analyses:

Esthetician

2023 Provincial Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed)
2013 Provincial Occupational Analysis (for current exams)

Nail Technician

2023 Provincial Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed)
2013 Provincial Occupational Analysis (for current exams)

Skin Care Technician

2023 Provincial Occupational Standard (for future exams to be developed)
2013 Provincial Occupational Analysis (for current exams)

Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements: Esthetician
Technical Training delivered by:
Various

1
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)
1,064 hour
Total Hours/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)
1,064 hour
Total Hours/Year
(Technical Training)

Annual Requirements: Nail Technician
Technical Training delivered by:
Various

1
Levels
1,000
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)
400 hours
Total Hours/Year
(Technical Training)

Annual Requirements: Skin Care Technician
Technical Training delivered by:
Various

1
Levels
1,100
Total Hours/Year
(On-the-job & Technical Training)
800 hours
Total Hours/Year
(Technical Training)

*Accredited program hours DO NOT count towards the practical hours required in the trade. Accredited program hours are counted in addition to practical hours.

Training Standards


2023 Training Standards

Esthetician

Nail Technician

Skin Care Technician

2013 Training Standards

Esthetician

Nail Technician

Skin Care Technician

Implementation Schedule:

2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2013 Standard Level 1 - 2024 Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Esthetician

3
Years of Experience
4,800
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical Exam Required

Nail Technician

1.5
Years of Experience
1,500
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical Exam Required

Skin Care Technician

1.5
Years of Experience
1,650
Hours Required
Yes
Additional Practical Exam Required

*Accredited program hours DO NOT count towards the practical hours required in the trade. Accredited program hours are counted in addition to practical hours.

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Program Name: Esthetician Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • Northlands Parkway Collegiate

      Program Name: Esthetics Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • Steinbach Regional Secondary School

      Program Name: Esthetics Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Program Name: Nail Technical Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 400
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • H & Co Academy

      Program Name: Advanced Esthetician Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Program Name: Esthetician Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • MC College

      Program Name: Esthetician Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • Systems Beauty College

      Program Name: Nail Technician Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 400

    • The Canadian Beauty Academy

      Program Name: Esthetics Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800

    • Wrapture Beauty Academy

      Program Name: Esthetics Program
      Hours of Accredited Technical Training 1,060
      Nail Technician Program
      400
      Skin Care Technician Program
      800