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Comprehensive diplomas and specialized technician certifications, taught by industry experts in small, hands-on classes.

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Beauty & Aesthetics

Advanced Laser

IPL, Diode, ND-YAG, Teeth Whitening and CO2 Fractional lasers. Prerequisite: Laser IPL & Diode Technician or equivalent.

  • Advanced Certificate
  • 100 hours
  • 5 wks full-time / 10 wks part-time
  • Surrey
$6,585
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Advanced Skin Care

Aesthetic Dermatology, Chemical Peeling, Microneedling, Laser IPL and RF/Cavitation. Prerequisite: Microdermabrasion & Skin Care or equivalent.

  • Advanced Certificate
  • 120 hours
  • 6 wks full-time / 12 wks part-time
  • Surrey
$7,585
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Advanced Laser & Skin Care

Combined program: Chemical Peeling, Microdermabrasion, Microneedling, Cold Body Sculpting, IPL/Diode and ND-YAG.

  • Advanced Certificate
  • 120 hours
  • 6 wks full-time / 12 wks part-time
  • Surrey
$8,585
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Aesthetic Dermatology Technician

Class B entry program: facial assessment, IPL, RF and galvanic devices, pore cleansing, microdermabrasion and chemical peel intro.

  • Certificate
  • 30 hours
  • 1 wk full-time / 2 wks part-time
  • Surrey
$4,035
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Microdermabrasion & Skin Care

High-frequency, galvanic and ultrasonic devices, medical exfoliating, pore extraction and chemical peel treatments.

  • Certificate
  • 20 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$2,885
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IPL & Diode Laser Technician

IPL and Diode lasers for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, pigmentation and spider vein treatments.

  • Certificate
  • 20 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$3,435
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Laser ND-YAG Technician

ND-YAG, Picosecond and Q-Switch lasers for tattoo removal, pigmentation reduction and skin toning.

  • Certificate
  • 20 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$1,935
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Laser Teeth Whitening Technician

Laser teeth whitening theory, teeth anatomy, safety protocols and live model practice.

  • Certificate
  • 5 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$1,585
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Microblading & Ombré Brows

Microblading and Ombré/powder/shading brow techniques on live models, starter kit included.

  • Certificate
  • 30 hours
  • 1 wk full-time / 2 wks part-time
  • Surrey
$4,085
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Dermaplaning Technician

Surgical blade dermaplaning: facial anatomy, safety, contraindications and live model practice.

  • Certificate
  • 10 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$1,585
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Cold Body Sculpting & Contouring

Cold Body Sculpting, RF, Cavitation and Lipo-Laser for body contouring and skin tightening.

  • Certificate
  • 20 hours
  • 1 week full-time
  • Surrey
$4,035
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Year-Round Enrollment

Begin as soon as your registration and payment are complete. Classes start the first of each month.

Small Class Sizes

Learn from expert instructors in a hands-on training environment with personalized attention.

Flexible Payment Plans

Interest-free installment options available, for example 4 monthly payments.

Funding Support

We accept tuition coverage from approved funding providers. StudentAid BC available for eligible programs.

Common Questions

Before you enroll

Answers to what students ask most about schedules, entry requirements and paying for a program.

It depends on the credential. Technician certificates run from 5 to 30 hours, typically one week full-time. Advanced certificates run 100 to 120 hours over 5 to 6 weeks full-time. Our Master of Cosmetic Aesthetics diploma is 800 hours over 28 weeks full-time, or 48 weeks part-time. The ECEA 101 course is 32 hours over 8 weeks, online and asynchronous. Every program card above lists its exact hours and schedule.
Yes. New cohorts begin on the first of each month, and you can start as soon as your registration and payment are complete. There is no single intake deadline to wait for.
Requirements vary by program. Entry-level technician certificates are open to beginners. Advanced certificates have prerequisites, which are listed on each program card and detail page. For example, Advanced Laser requires the Laser IPL & Diode Technician certificate or equivalent.
Every on-campus program is taught at our Surrey campus, 5550 152 St #107, Surrey, BC V3S 5J9. The ECEA 101 course is delivered fully online.
StudentAid BC is the provincial student financial assistance program. Because Ashford is designated by PTIRU, qualifying students may be eligible for StudentAid BC funding on eligible programs. Our Master of Cosmetic Aesthetics diploma is StudentAid BC eligible.
Yes. We offer interest-free installment plans, for example four monthly payments, and we accept tuition coverage from approved funding providers. Talk to an advisor about what fits your situation.

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Accreditation

Ashford Career College is a designated private training institution regulated by the PTIRU within the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education. Qualified students may be eligible for StudentAid BC financial assistance for our designated programs.

Designated PTIRU StudentAid BC BC Career Colleges Association

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