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VTCT (ITEC) Level 4 Diploma in Spa & Salon Management
DURATION (HRS) : 376
COURSE AIM
To enable Learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to manage the spa or salon environment effectively and to gain employment in the Hair and Beauty Industry.
COURSE FEES
Course Fees : S$7800
All fees can be paid over the counter in cash or NETS. Payment with cheque should be made in favour of “Imelda Unisex Hair Styling & Beauty Training School Pte Ltd”.
DESIGNED FOR
Ideal as a finishing course or for recently qualified spa therapist who want to perfect their spa technical skills.
COURSE TIMETABLE
| Mode of Study | Hours per week | Duration | Days of instructions |
| Full Time | 40 hours | 6 months |
Mondays to Fridays (10am to 7pm) |
| Part Time | 15 hours | 9 months |
Mondays to Fridays (7pm to 10.30pm) |
COMMENCEMENT DATE
Course commences on every first of the month. If the first of the month falls either on a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday, the course will commence on the next working day.
PROGRESSION
You can graduate to take your place in the work force as a full fledged Spa Therapist.
COURSE STRUCTURE
| Modules | Module Objectives | Training Hours |
| Monitor and Maintain Spa Area (Steam, sauna, hydrotherapy, showers, relaxation area) | Develop skills in preparing, monitoring and maintaining the spa area | 45 |
| Salon Design for the Hair and Beauty Sector | Develop skills in researching, planning and designing a salon | 36 |
| Salon Management | Develop skills in planning and managing products and services in the salon and undertaking salon management duties | 50 |
| Management of Health, Safety and Security in the Salon | Develop skills in implementing and managing health, safety and security practices | 44 |
| Contribute to the Effective Running of Business | Develop skills in making a positive contribution to running the business efficiently | 30 |
| Sales Management in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Develop skills in introducing methods to improve the selling skills of employees within the business | 47 |
| Quality Management of Client Care in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Develop skills in reviewing, implementing and monitoring procedures to improve the overall client service experience | 50 |
| PR in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Develop skills in carrying out PR activities and managing a PR crisis | 42 |
| Marketing in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Develop skills in promoting hair and beauty products, services and treatments | 32 |
| Total | 376 |
DELIVERY MODE
For this course, students will be taught both in the classroom and practical aspects.
OTHERS
Please note that there will be NO industrial attachment for this course.
EXAMINATIONS
At the end of the course, the student can register for ITEC examination. Students will be assessed by the internal and external verifier. Students are required to perform a final practical test (passing marks 60 points) on live model during the day of the verification. Students are also required to sit for a theory test. There are 2 mediums of theory paper – English / Chinese.
An ITEC External Verifier will verify all components of the course – portfolio of evidences, project assignments, MCQ assignment (passing marks 60 points) & mock examinations Assessments Records.
Diplomas will only be awarded to a student upon achievement of at least a Pass grade in the final theory test during the external verifier visit.
EXPECTED EXAMINATION RESULTS RELEASE DATE
Not more than 3 months after the final assessment.
EXAMINATION GRADING CRITERIA
| Modules | Assessment Type | Grading Criteria |
| Monitor and Maintain Spa Area (Steam, sauna, hydrotherapy, showers, relaxation area) |
Evidence of 3 treatments Assignment 15 MCQ |
Pass or Refer Pass or Refer Pass – 60-74% Merit – 75-89% Distinction –90-100% |
| Salon Design for the Hair and Beauty Sector | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Salon Management | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Management of Health, Safety and Security in the Salon | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Contribute to the Effective Running of Business | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Sales Management in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Quality Management of Client Care in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| PR in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
| Marketing in the Hair and Beauty Sector | Assignment | Pass or Refer |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entry requirements:
Completed Level 3 Diploma in Spa Treatments OR
Completion of 5 GCE “N” Level subjects (Grade A*-D) or its equivalent, inclusive of a pass in GCE “N” level in English OR
Currently working in a spa OR
Minimum 1 year salon experience as a Spa Therapist Assistant OR
Subjected to case by case basis AND
At least 16 years old
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students are required to meet the following criteria in order to graduate and obtain their relevant diploma:
- Must complete all 9 modules with at least 75% in attendance
- Able to pass the mock examinations for the 9 modules
- Able to pass the actual examination for the 9 modules
- Complete 3 treatments
Upon completion of the programme, students will be awarded the ITEC Diploma in Spa and Salon Management Level 4.