Programs offered at each campus may vary, so be sure to check other campus offerings for the course you are most interested in.
At Trillium College, we take pride in offering a program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the esthetics and spa industry. Our program provides a solid foundation in esthetic theory and practical applications, ensuring you’re prepared for the demands of this ever-evolving field.
It’s time to turn your passion into a rewarding and profitable career! Our diploma program in esthetics and spa operations will transform your passion into the career of your dreams.
A career in beauty is so much more than skin-deep. When you help others look their best, they feel their best too. Trillium College graduates say that boosting their clients’ self-esteem is one of the most rewarding parts of their career in esthetics and spa operations.
Did you know that this industry also offers great flexibility? Many of our graduates run their own businesses from home. Other graduates run mobile businesses, meeting bridal parties and other clients on-location. Some choose to join a team at a beauty bar or spa or open their own location.
Our program trains you on how to work with a variety of clients. You’ll perform facials, anti-aging skin treatments, body waxing, manicures, and pedicures. You’ll also learn the theory behind hot new industry treatments like – microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, and laser skin treatment. Plus, our program teaches salon and spa administration, so you’ll be prepared to take on management roles in the beauty industry.
A career in Hairstyling literally allows you to make your clients’ visions a reality at each and every appointment. If you’re the one who gives hair advice, demos and at-home colour treatments to your friends; a career in Hairstyling is most definitely for you. Do what you love AND get paid for it…. how much better does it get?
Did you know that this industry also offers great flexibility? You can work for a salon, open your own business, set your own hours and even your own prices in many instances. Work as much or as little as you like; Hairstylists are almost always the masters of their own schedules.
Learn program theory via live, instructor-led training on our very own online learning platform – TCLearn, then move into the Training Location for your in-person skills training. Once you’ve mastered your hands-on skills training, you’ll be ready to participate in offering professional hair services in our student salon!
Trillium College’s Medical Office Assistant diploma program prepares you to meet the demands of a career in medical administration. Our medical office curriculum provides you with the in-depth training in medical terminology, medical administrative procedures and the medical transcription skills needed to effectively support our communities’ medical professionals. Emphasis in this medical office program is placed on professional conduct, ethics, and standards within healthcare environments.
As the population of senior citizens increases, the medical field has experienced rapid growth, providing vast opportunities in all aspects of medical administration. The Medical Office Assistant program at Trillium College prepares students to be an integral part of a patient focused team environment.
This medical assisting program prepares graduates for work in medical administration with training in the following subject areas:
As a graduate of Trillium College’s Medical Office Assistant program, you may find employment as a medical assistant in a range of medical administrative settings. Graduates from our Medical Office Assistant program may find work at doctors’ and specialists’ offices, hospitals, clinics, wellness centres, dental environments, and long-term care facilities. Other employment opportunities as a medical assistant include employment with insurance agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical sales organizations and government facilities.
Think playing video games is fun? Just wait until you start making them! Trillium College’s Video Game Designer diploma program gives you the all the training and skills you need to kick off an exciting career in the video game design industry.
Why choose Trillium College for this program? Our Video Game Designer program stands out because it puts a heavy focus on the artistic and transmedia skills required in this highly creative industry. We will show you how to take your graphics further with our courses in concept art, 3D modelling, level and ultra-realistic environmental asset design, the Adobe suite of software and much more. Also, this course will teach you the computer programming and problem-solving skills this industry requires.
Interested in the nitty gritty of what we cover? This academic program covers information in the following subject areas:
In conjunction with your in-class activities, you will complete a demo reel of your projects showcasing your accomplishments in the program.
As a graduate of Trillium College’s Video Game Designer program, you may find exciting work as an environment modeller, animator, level designer, mission scripter, game designer, technical artist, QA engineer, web designer, visual effects producer, writer or story boarder.
According to jobbank.gc.ca an average salary for a graphic arts technician is $34.13 per hour (NOC 2174).
Trillium College’s Dental Assisting diploma program is a dental program that gives you the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and experience needed to work competently, effectively and safely as a dental assistant.
Program Details
Our Dental Assisting program is an in-depth dental assistant program offering a diverse knowledge base and current practical experience. Students will work as part of a professional team, alongside the dentist during their field placement. Students will learn a variety of skills throughout this dental program, including dental office procedures, basic computer applications, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling and intra-oral procedures. The curriculum of our dental assisting program is Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) recognized, and the curriculum is approved by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB). Graduates of this program are eligible to write the NDAEB certification exam. (Exam dates are determined by the NDAEB).
HARP and NDAEB Training
Our curriculum provides training that meets the requirements of the Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) certificate and is also approved and recognized by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB). A dental assistant placement while attending our dental program helps you hone your dental assisting skills for entry into the workforce, and as a graduate of this dental program, you will be eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) examination.
Trillium College’s Massage Therapy program introduces you to a variety of Swedish massage techniques manipulation techniques to treat stress, pain, and other physical conditions or disorders. You will develop the specialized knowledge and skills to systematically assess clients’ needs, formulate comprehensive clinical impressions, develop specific treatment plans and evaluate clients’ progress and treatment outcomes. Our curriculum emphasizes client focused care and is designed to facilitate your growth as a health care professional in order to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).
A diploma in Massage Therapy can open the door to a new career where you can work for yourself or an employer – the choice is yours! The program at Trillium College will provide you with in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and allow you the options to offer both relaxing massage therapy to clients or address musculature and conditions that can be remedied through massage. The Massage Therapy program is designed to develop the specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary for conducting a systematic client assessment, formulating a complete clinical impression, and developing a specific treatment plan. Students learn to perform safe, competent, and comprehensive massage therapy while constantly evaluating the outcome and consulting with the client.
Limited enrollment and direct interaction with instructors ensures you will receive individual attention in this dynamic course. As a graduate of this program, you will be eligible to challenge the provincial certification examination with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO). Successful completion of the certification exam will allow you to become an RMT. We are also active members of the Ontario Council of Private Massage Therapy Schools (OCPMTC) and the Canadian Council of Massage Therapy Schools (CCMTS).
According to payscale.com a Massage Therapist earns an average wage of $21.37 per hour. *jobbank
This academic program covers information in the following subject areas:
In conjunction with the in-class components, you will gain valuable professional experience working in Trillium College’s public student clinic, as well as at community- based outreach events.
Promising employment opportunities are possible for graduates with a Massage Therapy diploma. Private clinics, hospitals, spas, wellness centers, and geriatric care facilities are fitting professional environments for a massage therapist, while self-employment as a certified Massage Therapist is another avenue that may be explored.
The Personal Support Worker program was developed as part of the Ontario Government’s initiative to reform long-term care and community support services. These services are provided to people in long-term care facilities, group homes and those living at home in the community. It is a single training program that replaced and consolidates Health Care Aid and Home Support Worker (Levels I, II and III). This program standardizes training and provides a solid educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.
Personal Support Workers assist with the tasks of daily living. Services are provided in homes and apartments in the community, in long-term facilities, congregate housing settings and day programs. Personal Support Workers must develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They must provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The attitude, abilities and approach of the worker are critical to the well-being and health of the people they support.
Trillium College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate program, which is aligned with the , gives you a broad range of skills, enabling you to provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of your clients and to demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in your care. Our program, which was developed as part of the Government of Ontario’s initiative to reform long-term care and community support services, gives you the solid theoretical knowledge and hands-on training to provide support services in both institutional and community settings.
This academic program covers information in the following subject areas:
After completion of the in-class components, you will gain valuable professional experience in both long-term care and community settings during field placement.
As a graduate of Trillium College’s PSW program, you may find employment in a variety of settings, including long-term care facilities, home care agencies, senior citizens’ recreation centres, hospitals, group homes, and respite and palliative care centers.
Trillium College’s Law & Security diploma program provides theoretical and hands-on training and gives you the knowledge, skills and industry contacts needed for successful employment in the policing and public safety fields. Our program is recognized by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) and taught by professionals from the public safety arena.
Leading to one of the best community service career paths in Canada, the Law & Security program provides individuals with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for successful employment in the field.
This academic program covers information in the following subject areas:
As a graduate of Trillium College’s Law & Security program, you will be prepared for work in a variety of professional law enforcement areas, including municipal by-law and civil enforcement, airport security guard, house detective, private investigator, military police, railway police, police services, public and private security companies, and investigation firms. This diploma also gives you the opportunity to pursue training to work with the railway police, military police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), corrections, customs and border services.
Graduates with a Law & Security diploma may be eligible to work with Ontario Police Services, as Public Security Guards, with Private Security and Investigation Firms, Federal Enforcement Agencies (such as RCMP or Customs Officers), Conservation Services, Railway Police, or Military Police. Potential careers are also available in By-Law Enforcement and Civil Enforcement.
Trillium College’s Law Clerk program give student the specialization they need to excel in their field. This program is designed to train students to become Law Clerks to assist lawyers in private law offices and in legal departments of government and industry. Students acquire an understanding of the general principles of law and receive specific training in the skills required to work in these environments. The legal profession offers a unique mix of drama and regulation that facilitates a career of new challenges and learning. Whether you participate in a divorce negotiation, a bail hearing, the sale of a house, or a criminal case, Trillium College’s Law Clerk diploma program gives you the foundation to excel.
Areas of Focus
Students will master skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find employment with law firms and in legal departments of corporations and government agencies.
Main Duties
Salary
According to jobbank.gc.ca, the median hourly wage for a law clerk is $25.48.