Esthetics - Certificate Of Qualification

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

• 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 ***

1. Go to our event calendar (under Events at top of page)  to find the exam date.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. Go to our event calendar (under Events at top of page) to find the exam date.
2. Submit proof of training to BeautyCouncil by fax (604-871-0299), or email (exams@beautycouncil.ca).
3. 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.

Please download: 

Esthetics Exam Instructions (PDF)

Esthetics Model Waiver Form (PDF)

Esthetics Client Consultation Form (PDF)

1. Standard Text of Esthetics & Exam Review - published by Milady or

2. Salon Fundamentals Esthetics & Exam Review - published by Pivot Point

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