ACADEMY FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION @RP
ACE@RP is the continuing education and training arm of RP. We promote
lifelong learning amongst working adults so that they can remain valuable
participants in a knowledge-based economy. ACE@RP offers various academic
and executive programmes for aspiring professionals.
Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ)
Certificate in Spa Services
Course Commencement Date TBA
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Course Commencement Date :: Please
Course Duration
236 hours
(Full Programme)
:: Republic
Polytechnic
Campus
Course Venue
13 hours (Assessment Only Pathway)
Pathway
Duration (hrs)
Course Fees (Excl. GST)
Course Venue
: Republic Polytechnic Campus
Certificate in WSQ
236
From $349.75
Fees Payable (excld GST)*
:
Spa Services
WSQ Spa Services
(Modular)
12 to 72
From $21.50 per module
Assessement Only
Pathway (AOP)
13
From $72.00
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Pathway 3: Assessment Only Pathway (AOP)
The WSQ Certificate in Spa Services programme aims to
equip learners with the necessary competencies to build a
career in the spa and wellness industry.
Trainees with one year experience in the spa and wellness
industry may choose to attain the WSQ Certificate in Spa
Services without attending classes.
The programme consists of 7 modules. They are:
Core modules
• Work Safely
• Provide Security and Safety for Guests
• Interact with Guests
Elective modules
•
•
•
•
Provide Facial Treatment
Provide Swedish Massage
Provide Body Scrub and Wrap
Sell Products and Services
PATHWAYS
Trainees can choose any of the following 3 pathways:
Pathway 1: Certificate in WSQ Spa Services
Trainees may choose to go through the full 236 hours of
training and attain the Certificate in WSQ Spa Services
Trainees who already possess Statements Of Attainment
(SOA) under the WSQ Spa Services framework are eligible
for module exemptions and pro-ration of course fees.
Pathway 2: WSQ Spa Services (Modular)
Trainees may choose to undertake only some modules and
attain the SOAs.
Applicants who are interested in this pathway shall be
screened for eligibility. Those who are eligible may attempt
the assessment directly.
TARGET AUDIENCE
New entrants:
• Workers currently employed in industries other than spa
and wellness industry but seeking to acquire new skills and
switch careers to the industry; and
• Unemployed workers seeking to enter the spa and
wellness industry.
Existing practitioners:
• Workers currently employed in the spa and wellness industry and seeking to upgrade their skills.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT
• ESS Workplace Literacy Level 3.
CERTIFICATION
Participants shall be awarded Statements of Attainment
(SOA) upon successful demonstration of the competencies
outlined in the assessment plan for each module.
DISCOVER. TRANSFORM. ACHIEVE
COURSE SYNOPSIS
Module
Duration (hrs)
Module Units
13.5
Participants will learn to:
Core
Work Safely
• maintain safe work environment
• move object safely
• use equipment safely
• follow directions for handling hazardous materials
Provide Security and Safety for Guests
13.5
Participants will learn to:
• follow safety and security practices
• respond to emergencies
• provide lost and found services
• protect privacy of guests
Interact with Guests
20
Participants will learn to:
• maintain professional appearance and attitude
• provide quality service
• address concerns
Elective
Provide Facial Treatment
72
Participants will learn to:
• carry out pre-treatment activities
• perform consulting with client
• perform facial care treatments
• carrying out post-treatment activities
Provide Swedish Massage
72
Participants will learn to:
• carry out pre-treatment activities
• perform consulting with client
• perform Swedish massage
• carry out post-treatment activities
Provide Body Scrub and Wrap
27
Participants will learn to:
• carry out pre-treatment activities
• perform consulting with client
• perform body scrub and wrap
• carry out post-treatment activities
Sell Products and Services
18
Participants will learn to:
• determine guests’ wants and needs
• make sales
• process payments
Total
236
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Information is correct at time of print. RP reserves the right to alter the course, modify
the scale of fees, amend any other information or cancel classes with low enrollment.
ACE@RP MAR/2014
COURSE FEES AND FUNDING
PATHWAY 1: CERTIFICATE IN WSQ SPA SERVICES
Fees/Subsidy (Excl. GST)
Full Fee
Course Fees
$6995.00
Singaporeans & PRs WTS for Singaporeans*
$699.50
$349.75
PATHWAY 2: WSQ SPA SERVICES (MODULAR)
Fees/Subsidy (Excl. GST)
Full Fee
Singaporeans & PRs WTS for Singaporeans*
Core
Work Safely
Provide Security and Safety for Guests
Interact with Guests
$460.00
$430.00
$540.00
$46.00
$43.00
$54.00
$23.00
$21.50
$27.00
$2050.00
$2050.00
$940.00
$525.00
$1150.00
$1150.00
$94.00
$52.50
$102.50
$102.50
$47.00
$26.25
Elective
Provide Facial Treatment
Provide Swedish Massage
Provide Body Scrub and Wrap
Sell Products and Services
PATHWAY 3: ASSESSMENT ONLY PATHWAY (AOP)
Fees/Subsidy (Excl. GST)
Full Fee
Singaporeans & PRs WTS for Singaporeans*
Core
Work Safely
Provide Security and Safety for Guests
Interact with Guests
$170.00
$170.00
$220.00
$20.00
$20.00
$22.00
$8.50
$8.50
$11.00
$220.00
$220.00
$220.00
$220.00
$22.00
$22.00
$22.00
$22.00
$11.00
$11.00
$11.00
$11.00
$1440.00
$150.00
$72.00
Elective
Provide Facial Treatment
Provide Swedish Massage
Provide Body Scrub and Wrap
Sell Products and Services
Total
ABSENTEE PAYROLL**
Companies who sponsor their staff for the programme are eligible to claim for absentee payroll as follows:
Singaporeans & PR
(SME sponsored)
Singaporeans & PR
(non-SME sponsored)
WTS for Singaporeans*
80% of hourly salary,
capped at $4.50/hr
80% of hourly salary,
capped at $7.50
95% of hourly salary,
no cap
Note:
* WTS refers Workfare Training Scheme. Singaporeans who are above 35 years old and earning less than or equal to $1900.00 per month can get 95% funding
for the programme. You will also receive $400 training commitment award per year. Companies who sponsor WTS recipients will need to top up 5% of the
course fees.
** To benefit from absentee payroll for training outside of working hours, employers are required to top up a balance equivalent to 20% of hourly basic salary,
capped at $1.90/hr for SMEs and $1.10/hr for non-SMEs.
9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964 Tel:6510 3000 www.rp.edu.sg
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Information is correct at time of print. RP reserves the right to alter the course, modify
the scale of fees, amend any other information or cancel classes with low enrollment.
ACE@RP MAR/2014
ABOUT REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC
ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATION
Academy for Continuing Education @RP
The first educational institution in Singapore to leverage the
Problem-based Learning approach for all its diploma
programmes, Republic Polytechnic (RP) has six schools and
two academic centres offering thirty-nine diplomas in
Applied Science, Engineering, Enterprise and Communication, Events and Hospitality, Infocomm, Sports, Health &
Leisure, and Technology for the Arts.
Republic Polytechnic is committed to nurturing innovation
and entrepreneurial learning in an environment that develops problem-solving skills and lifelong learning opportunities. Its holistic and broad-based curriculum prepares
students for an active and meaningful role in society as
problem solvers, respected professionals and passionate
citizens.
Operating Hours
Weekdays
9:00am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 5.30pm
(9:00am - 12:30pm on eve of Major Public
Holidays*)
Saturdays, Sundays
Closed
and Public Holidays
*Major Public Holidays refer to New Year’s Day, Chinese New year
and Christmas Day
Phone
6697 1699
Fax
6415 1310
Email
ACE@rp.edu.sg
Republic Polytechnic strives for excellence by achieving
various international and national accreditations, including
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22301, Singapore Quality Class, People Developer, Innovation Class,
and Service Class.
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www.rp.edu.sg/ace
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9 Woodlands Avenue 9, Singapore 738964 Tel:6510 3000 www.rp.edu.sg
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Information is correct at time of print. RP reserves the right to alter the course, modify
the scale of fees, amend any other information or cancel classes with low enrollment.
ACE@RP MAR/2014