EST3150 Competition Esthetics

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description: Students identify opportunities for participating in competitions relating to esthetics, describe the qualities needed to be competitive and the judging systems used at various levels of competition, and demonstrate the ability to be competitive in one or more areas of esthetics.
Prerequisite: EST2030: Facials EST2050: Make-up EST2070: Manicuring 2 EST2090: Nail Art EST3070: Pedicuring
Parameters: Access to a professional esthetics facility or laboratory and/or esthetic equipment.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify, describe and demonstrate the qualities of a successful esthetics competitor
- 1.1 identify and describe personal qualities associated with being a successful esthetics competitor; e.g., dedication, attention to detail and patience
- 1.2 identify and describe professional qualities associated with being a successful esthetics competitor; e.g., projecting a positive image, practising hygiene and sanitation, and respecting the rights of self and others
- 1.3 identify and describe management abilities associated with being a successful esthetics competitor; e.g., planning, organizing and communicating
- 1.4 identify and describe creative abilities associated with being a successful esthetics competitor
2 describe criteria for design and for judging used by recognized local, national and international esthetics judges in judging competitions
3 demonstrate competition standard artistry in one or more esthetics-related area(s)
- 3.1 create a competition design that includes one or more of the following esthetics areas:
  - 3.1.1 skin care
  - 3.1.2 facials
  - 3.1.3 make-up; e.g., day wear, evening, photography, corrective, fantasy
  - 3.1.4 nail art
- 3.2 execute the design
- 3.3 evaluate the completed design and make changes to the design and/or method of execution
- 3.4 participate in a esthetics competition
4 apply safe and sanitary practices
- 4.1 operate and handle all hairstyling equipment safely
- 4.2 follow safe and sanitary practices during all nail procedures
- 4.3 identify, describe and demonstrate the safe and sanitary use of available esthetic materials and/or technology
- 4.4 maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
- 4.5 clean, sanitize and return implements and materials to storage areas after use
- 4.6 dispose of waste materials in an environmentally safe manner
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals