About this Course

Do you want to help others feel confident by improving the health of their “crowning glory”?

You will learn to identify and analyse hair and scalp conditions and provide hair &  scalp therapy and treatments. You will also play an important role in providing advice on hair care and nutrition.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

• Handle salon operations.
  
• Provide client consultation.
  
• Provide customer service.
  
• Provide shampoo and head massage.
  
• Provide creative styling.
  
• Produce haircut service.
  
• Provide hair colouring service.
  
• Perform analysis of hair and scalp conditions.
  
• Provide hair and scalp therapy.
  
• Provide advice on hair care and nutrition.
  
• Promote hair and scalp treatment products.
  

Gain valuable first-hand experience

• Opportunity for real-work exposure through an industry attachment, once a week in the second year of study

MODULE OBJECTIVES

Core Modules

• Professional Image at the Workplace
  
• Salon Operations
• Shampoo and Head Massage
  
• Basic Haircutting
  
• Basic Hair Colouring
  
• Creative Styling
  
• Analysis and Client Care
  
• Hair and Scalp Treatments
  
• Hair and Scalp Treatment Practice
  
• Interpersonal Skills for Salon Professionals
  
• Industry Attachment
  

Life Skills Modules

• Personal and Professional Development I & II
  
• Interdisciplinary Studies I & II
  
• Sport and Wellness I & II
  

Electives (Course Specific)

• Creative Project
  
• Basic Hair Perming
  
• Creative Hair Design
  
• Embracing Service Culture

Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

• Small Business Management
  
• Safety Audit and Risk Management
  
• Laser Show Production
  

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Hair Services (Hair & Scalp Therapy)  graduates with a GPA of 2.8 and above may also apply for progression to related Higher Nitec courses offered by ITE.

Career Prospects

Nitec in Hair Services (Hair & Scalp Therapy)  graduates are employed by hair and scalp services establishments such as hair salons and hair care centres. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Hair Care Assistant, Hair Care Therapist and Hair Care Consultant.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. The challenge is for students to prepare themselves by upgrading their technical skills and knowledge through higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Nitec in Hair Services (Hair & Scalp Therapy) course,  you need to have:

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

*Note: Shortlisted applicants for this course must undergo pre-course interview and clear a pre-entry medical check-up.This course comprises full-time campus training and company-based training. 

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