Certification Exam Overview - Esthetics - Certificate Of Qualification
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
All Candidates MUST provide proof of 800 school hours to BeautyCouncil prior to applying for the exam.
Acceptable forms of proof are:
IF YOU ATTENDED A DESIGNATED (PTIB*) COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL IN BC:
- Diploma (no need to show hours).
- Letter stating when you will be finishing your course of study.
- Exam application with school section filled out by school administrator.
IF YOU DID NOT ATTEND A DESIGNATED (PTIB*) COSMETOLOGY SCHOOL IN BC OR IF YOU WERE TRAINED OUTSIDE OF BC:
- School diploma (in English) with number of hours completed.
- Sorry we cannot accept diplomas with months, weeks, etc.
- Sorry we cannot accept diplomas that are not in English unless translated by a licensed translator or notary.
- Letter from school (in English) on school letterhead, with the signature of the administrator or trainer detailing the number of hours completed.
- Sorry we cannot accept letters that are not in English unless translated by a licensed translator or notary.
If any candidate cannot show acceptable proof of training, he/she will not be eligible to take the exam. NO EXCEPTIONS.
*PTIB – formerly know as PCTIA
EXAM FEES
- MEMBER PRICE: $150.00 + GST = $157.50
- NON-MEMBER PRICE: $250.00 + GST = $262.50
- EXAM RESCHEDULE FEE: $100.00 + GST = $105.00
*** EXAM FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE ***
HOW TO APPLY TO TAKE THE EXAM
- Go to our event calendar (under Events at top of page) to find the exam date.
- Download, print, and fill out Exam Application.
- Please fill out Exam Application clearly with your legal name.
- Please include email address on Exam Application as this is how you will receive instructions for the exam.
- Attach proof of training and fax (604-871-0299), email (exams@beautycouncil.ca), or mail (#203-8047 199 St. Langley, BC V2Y 0E2) application to BeautyCouncil.
OR
- Go to our event calendar (under Events at top of page) to find the exam date.
- Submit proof of training to BeautyCouncil by fax (604-871-0299), or email (exams@beautycouncil.ca).
- Apply online (after proof of training has been approved) on our events calendar (under Events at top of page).
Please note: payment must be received with the Exam Application as it will not be processed until payment is received.
REFERENCE TEXT & EXAM REVIEW BOOKS
1. Standard Text of Esthetics & Exam Review - published by Milady or
2. Salon Fundamentals Esthetics & Exam Review - published by Pivot Point
EXAM RETAKES
If you are unsuccessful in 70% on your practical exam, you may retake just the competencies in which you were unsuccessful, if you are unsuccessful in attaining 70% in 3 or more competencies or the Infection, Prevention and Control competency, you must retake the entire practical exam.
Exam retake cost: $100.00 + GST = $105.00
You can retake the exam up to three (3) times. If you are still unsuccessful in getting a minimum mark of 70% for all parts of the exam, it is recommended that you enroll in a refresher course from an accredited cosmetology institution.
All retakes must be done within two (2) years of the original exam.
For more information, please contact BeautyCouncil at 604-871-0222 or email exams@beautycouncil.ca