Nitec in Hair Services (Hair Fashion and Design)

  

About this Course

Instead of admiring their hairstyles, why not learn how to create one?

In this course, you will learn haircutting and chemical techniques, to texturise and colour hair in line with the latest fashion trends. You will also learn to create glamorous upstyles for functions and events, and have the opportunity to showcase your work in hair shows.

Acquire knowledge and skills which are highly relevant to the industry

  • Handle salon operations.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Provide client consultation.
  • Provide shampoo and head massage.
  • Provide creative styling.
  • Perform advanced haircuts.
  • Process permanent waves and hair rebonding.
  • Perform highlighting and creative hair colouring.

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 and Etiquette
  • Salon Operations
  • Shampoo and Head Massage
  • Basic Haircutting
  • Creative Styling
  • Advanced Hair Colouring
  • Hair Perming
  • Advanced Haircutting
  • 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
  • Creative Hair Design
  • Embracing Service Culture
Electives (Inter-disciplinary)

  • Small Business Management
  • Safety Audit and Risk Management
  • Laser Show Production
Electives (Cross-level)

  • Aquaculture Techniques
  • Fashion Modelling
  • Marketing and Promotions in Entrepreneurship
Electives (Joint ITE-Industry)

  • Joint ITE-Wella Global Education Programme
  • Joint ITE-Kim Robinson Education Programme
  • Joint ITE-Kerastase Hair and Scalp Care
  • Joint ITE-L’Oreal Professionnel Expert Colorist
Electives (General)

  • Elementary Japanese
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Understanding Foreign Cultures
  • Industry Attachment
  • Overseas Experiential Programme

Progression Opportunities

Nitec in Hair Services (Hair Fashion & Design) 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 Fashion & Design) graduates are employed by hair salons in the hairdressing industry. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Junior Hairdresser, Junior Stylist, Hair Stylist and Hair Colourist.

There are excellent opportunities for career advancement to supervisory positions and beyond. This challenge is for students to upgrade their technical skills and knowledge by taking up higher-level courses.

Entry Requirements

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

Completed GCE 'N' or GCE 'O' Level

*Note: Shortlisted applicants for this course must attend a 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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