SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme for Wellness Professionals 技能创前程养生与保健专业人士

The SCTP for Wellness Professionals equips mid-career individuals with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the wellness industry. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, participants will master wellness facility management, wellness programming, spa operations, and therapeutic practices. Key topics include customer service, health-related wellness, anatomy, physiology, and business tools such as industry-relevant skills in wellness and lifestyle management and Wellness entrepreneurship. The programme offers hands-on project experience, and career opportunities in spa management, wellness consulting, and therapy services.

By the end of the programme, participants will have mastered key skills in spa operations, wellness programming, and therapeutic practices, enabling them to effectively manage wellness facilities and offer client-centered consultations. They will apply business principles in wellness therapy, develop and execute comprehensive wellness programs, and gain practical experience through project-based learning. Graduates will be well-prepared to transition into roles such as spa manager, wellness consultant, or therapist, with the ability to explore entrepreneurial opportunities within the wellness industry.

  • Professional Certificate in Spa and Wellness Operations

    You will get to learn about spa set-up, operations, and revenue management. Learn about delivering excellent customer service and service recovery will be covered. The learning scope also includes regulatory frameworks governing the wellness industry.

  • Professional Certificate in Wellness Programming and Consultation
    Learn to plan, develop, conduct and evaluate health-related wellness programmes. Among topics covered under this certificate are nutrition, exercise, stress management, and mindfulness. You will also get to find out more about the body systems and contraindications for wellness therapies.

  • Professional Certificate in Wellness Therapy and Practices
    Gain a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology. At the same time, acquire the competencies to conduct full-body massage and complementary therapies. Learn the different types of massage techniques as well as their therapeutic benefits. This certificate also covers the business aspects of wellness therapy such as client assessment and consultation, and its ethical considerations.

  • Wellness Entrepreneurship 
    The Certificate in Wellness Entrepreneurship programme equips individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to establish, launch, or expand a business in the wellness industry. Combining structured learning with practical experience, the course covers key areas such as business planning, brand development, digital marketing, and developing the entrepreneurial mindset. Learners will have dedicated project time to apply concepts and a site visit to gain real-world insight.

  • Wellness and Lifestyle Management  
    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the wellness industry, guiding learners through the various sectors, and trends shaping the future of wellness. By understanding the industry as a whole, participants will be able to navigate and pursue career opportunities in areas such as spa management, wellness programming, and therapy services across the different sectors of the Wellness Industry.

  • Mastering Career Essentials  
    This module will allow participants to embark on a transformative learning journey with core skills modules covering digitalization, effective communication, growth mindset, life design, innovation, future readiness, and career navigation. Participants will equip themselves with essential skills and mindsets to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.

Lessons are conducted through blended learning, including online synchronous and asynchronous e-learning sessions using the Microsoft Teams platform. Our lessons incorporate lesson notes, class discussions, student assignments, videos, websites, publications, articles, and reports. Online interaction tools will also be used to enhance student’s learning, understanding of concepts, industry trends, and practices. Practical sessions will be conducted at the Practical Spa training room at the Republic Hospitality Centre.

 

本课程将为您提供进入养生行业的无缝入门体验,协助您规划养生行业的职业发展。该课程将提供基本的养生知识,探讨如何成功管理的养生设施。为了加深您对养生行业的了解,本课程包括以下三个专业认证:

  • 养生水疗运营专业证书
    养生水疗运营专业证书为您提供了全面的水疗设置、运营和收入管理。您将了解水疗理疗的基础知识,包括水疗使用的不同类型的疗程和产品,安全卫生标准以及监管养生产业的法规框架。完成后,您将能够有效地管理水疗运营,并向客户提供高质量的服务。
  • 保健规划与咨询专业证书
    养生规划和咨询专业证书赋予您计划、开发、实施和评估健康养生计划所需的技能和知识。该课程涵盖了养生的各个方面,包括营养、锻炼、压力管理和正念。您将学习有关人体系统和养生疗法禁忌症的相关知识。

  • 保健调理与实践专业证书
    养生疗法和实践专业证书为您提供了解剖生理学的坚实基础,以及进行全身按摩、辅助疗法和水疗房间设置程序所需的技能。该课程还涵盖了养生疗法的业务方面内容,包括客户评估和咨询以及伦理考虑等因素。完成后,您将能够在水疗或养生设施中给顾客提供高质量的养生疗法服务。

  • 养生与保健创业证书课程
    本课程旨在为学员提供成功创办和管理养生与保健企业所需的核心知识与技能。课程内容涵商业规划、营销策略、财务管理以及养生行业的最新趋势等关键主题。此课程特别适合热衷于推广健康与保健理念的创业爱好者,内容涉及养生运营、零售、咨询以及提供养生与保健服务等多个领域。通过本课程学员将能够深入了解养生行业的运作模式,并具备在竞争激烈的市场中脱颖而出的能力。

  • 养生保健与生活方式管理证书
    本课程全面概述养生保健产业,帮助学员更深入了解塑造未来养生保健行业的关键领域与发展趋势。通过系统学习产业结构,学员将获得养生保健产业的领域中(如水疗管理、保健咨询和保健调理服务等)的专业知识,从而拓展职业发展机会。

     

当您完成课程后,您将有机会在养生行业中从事各种职业,包括保健业顾问、保健规划师、健身教练、瑜伽教练、按摩治疗师、保健治疗师、保健规划协调员、水疗经理等。

该课程通过混合式学习模式进行,包括使用微软团队平台的在线同步和异步电子学习课程。该课程包括课堂笔记、课堂讨论、学生作业、视频、网站、出版物、文章和报告。您还可使用在线互动工具增强您的学习、课程概念理解、行业趋势和实践。实践课程将在共和理工校园酒店中心内水疗实践培训室进行。

Learning Objectives / 学习目标 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to

  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the wellness industry and its various sectors
  • Better appreciate a spa set-up, operations, and revenue management
  • Deliver high-quality wellness therapy services to clients
  • Plan, develop, conduct and evaluate health-related wellness programmes based on evidence-based research
  • Execute and evaluate the set-up procedures of a professional full-body massage and spa treatment rooms 
  • Exhibit a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology
  • Apply the business aspects to the wellness industry
完成课程后,学员们将能够
  • 理解保健行业及其各个领域的基本原理。
  • 展示全面理解水疗设施的搭建、运营和收入管理,包括管理水疗运营和向客户提供高质量服务的能力。
  • 根据基于证据的研究计划、开发、实施和评估与健康有关的保健项目,包括为客户设计和实施保健项目的能力。
  • 执行和评估专业的全身按摩治疗和水疗房设置程序,以及牢固的解剖生理基础。
  • 应用保健疗法的商业方面,包括客户评估和咨询、监管和伦理考虑因素。

Who should attend? / 谁该参加? 

This Career Transition Programme is suitable for individuals who are interested to pursue a career in the wellness industry and the following jobs may be relevant:

  • Spa Manager or supervisor: The Professional Certificate in Wellness and Spa Operations would provide the necessary knowledge and skills to manage a spa facility effectively.
  • Wellness Program Coordinator: The Professional Certificate in Wellness Programming and Consultation would provide the necessary knowledge and skills to plan, develop and implement health-related wellness programmes for clients.
  • Wellness Therapist: The Professional Certificate in Wellness Therapy and Practices would provide the necessary knowledge and skills to provide high-quality wellness therapy services in a spa or wellness facility.

Other job roles in the wellness industry that may benefit from the Career Transition Programme include:
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Fitness Instructor
- Nutritionist/Dietician
- Massage Therapist
- Beauty Therapist/Specialist
- Holistic Therapist

The Career Transition programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the wellness industry, and the three professional certificates offered provide in-depth insights into the different sectors that make up the industry. Therefore, individuals who complete the programme may also be suitable for roles such as:
- Wellness Consultant
- Wellness Therapist
- Wellness Industry Educator/Trainer
- Wellness Industry Researcher/Analyst
- Spa or Wellness Facility Owner/Entrepreneur


这个职业转型计划适合有兴趣进入保健行业发展的人士,以下职位可能会相关:

  • 水疗中心经理:《健康与水疗操作专业证书》将提供必要的知识和技能,以有效地管理水疗设施。
  • 健康计划协调员:《健康规划与咨询专业证书》将提供必要的知识和技能,以为客户规划、开发和实施健康相关的健康计划。
  • 保健治疗师:《健康治疗和实践专业证书》将提供必要的知识和技能,以在水疗或保健设施中提供高质量的保健治疗服务。

其他可能从职业转型计划中受益的保健行业职位包括:
- 健康和保健教练
- 健身教练
- 营养师/饮食师
- 瑜伽教练
- 按摩治疗师
- 美容师/专家
- 整体疗法师

职业转型计划提供了对保健行业的全面了解,提供的三个专业证书提供了深入的行业知识,因此完成该计划的人士也可能适合以下职位:
- 保健行业顾问
- 健康计划设计师
- 保健行业教育者/培训师
- 保健行业研究员/分析师
- 水疗或保健设施业主/企业家

Entry Requirement / 课程要求 

You are expected to be reasonably fit and able to move without aids, as this course requires physical movements.

You must be able to understand and converse in English or Mandarin, depending on the course run selected.

参与者必须对课程的所用语言拥有基本的理解与沟通能力。由于本课程需要体能动作,参与者需身体健康并能够在没有帮助的情况下自由行动。

对于华文授课的课程,参与者应具备基本的华文理解和沟通能力。

Certification / 证书 

Participants will be awarded be awarded three Professional Certificates (Professional Certificate in Wellness and Spa Operations, Professional Certificate in Wellness Programming and Consultation & Professional Certificate in Wellness Therapy and Practices) issued by Republic Polytechnic upon meeting 75% of the attendance requirement, successful completion of all module requirements, and passing of both practical and theory assessments.

参与者在达到 75% 的出勤率并成功完成所有课程的学习要求、并通过实操和理论考评后,将获得共和理工学院颁发的“美疗和实操专业证书。

Trainers' Profiles / 培训师简介

Ms Fattimah Ally
Ms Fattimah Ally is a graduate from the National University of Singapore (NUS), having obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and English. She has over 18 years of experience in training in the hospitality industry. Ms Fattimah specialises in wellness treatments such as body massages and facials. She holds international wellness certifications from International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) in Spa Management, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Stress Management, and Indian Head Massage. She is also certified by the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) in Facial Services, Thai Massage, and Shiatsu. Prior to joining Republic Polytechnic (RP), she worked in Bhutan and Indonesia with Aman Resorts where she managed the resorts’ regional spas for nine years. She returned to Singapore in 2012 to share her love of teaching with RP’s hospitality students.

Fattimah Ally女士拥有超过18年健康治疗和实践培训的经验。她同时拥有瑞典式按摩ITEC认证,以及美容方面的芳香疗法、反射疗法、压力管理的CIBTAC认证。她曾经在印尼安缦度假酒店管理5个水疗中心。她于2012年返回新加坡。因为热爱培训和教学成为了共和理工学院酒店管理学院的一名高级讲师。

Mr Tee Chee Hoo
Mr Tee is a lecturer at RP where he actively shares his knowledge with students and colleagues. He graduated from NUS with a bachelor’s degree in Food Science.He also holds a Master of Human Nutrition degree from Deakin University, Australia. As an industry professional, Mr Tee worked for six years in a multi-national cooperation as a Nutrition and Skincare Consultant. He then served as a lecturer under a diploma programme specialising in skin and nutrition science. Mr Tee has accumulated more than 15 years of experience in consultation and teaching. He has also conducted various public talks, short seminars, and workshops for companies /organisations. He has also been a regular guest on local media programmes such as Body SOS and Get Fit with Me on Channel 8 where he discusses nutritional topics.

郑子豪毕业自新加坡国立大学食品科学系,也同时拥有新加坡理工学院美容科学专科文凭。他曾在不同的公司与学院担任营养保健与美容的顾问和讲师。超过17年的教学与咨询经验让他成为许多讲座,工作坊与课程邀请的常客。子豪也是本地媒体常见的访问嘉宾,例如新传媒的《小毛病,大问题》、《健康那件事》、《小偏方,大拆解》等节目都会看到他与大家分享营养保健的知识。他坚信营养知识不应该是生硬的科学,而是每个人都应该能了解并运用的资讯,帮助大家活得更健康。子豪完成了澳洲迪肯大学的营养学硕士学位,现任共和理工学院(Republic Polytechnic)的讲师,继续积极的与学生和同事们分享营养保健的知识。

Ms Helen Tan
Ms Helen Tan has been in the beauty, spa and wellness training industry for over 35 years, with qualifications from CIBTAC, ITEC, and Comite International D'esthetiques et de Cosmetology (CIDESCO) in Aesthetic, Body, Face & Body Electrotherapy, Spa, Aromatherapy, Advance Skincare Treatments, Intense Pulsed Light, and Microdermabrasion.

A seasoned and respected trainer cum international examiner with CIDESCO International & ITEC for more than 18 years, Ms Tan has gathered a multitude of experiences that value adds to her qualifications as a trainer. Her professional career has been anchored in training, spa licensing, consultancy (setting up beauty college in Vietnam with accrediting bodies), and courseware development. She also has Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education qualifications, as well as experience in managing five-star hotel and airport spas. As a trainer, Ms Tan has a great passion in nurturing and developing students to their fullest potential with a proven record of success stories.

Helen Tan女士已经在美容、水疗和健康培训行业有35年的从业经验。在美容、身体、面部和身体电疗、水疗、芳香疗法、高级护肤护理、IPL、微晶换肤术方面已经取得了CIBTAC、ITEC 和 CIDESCO的资格认证。她同时也已经在CIDESCO International & ITEC做了18年的培训师和国际考官。她的职业履历还包括培训、水疗中心认证、咨询、具有 ACTA 和 DACE 资格的课程开发,以及管理五星级酒店水疗中心和机场水疗中心。

Ms Dianna Lui
Ms Dianna Lui has more than 20 years of experience as a healthcare professional and has a strong foundation in both traditional Chinese as well as western medicines. Ms Lui specialises in wellness treatment.

She holds various international wellness certifications from ITEC UK, International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA), and CIDESCO. She is also a member of IFPA. As an educator, she actively promotes spa and wellness programmes and has participated in various healthcare activities organised by Senior Centres and the Residents’ Committees.

As an expert, Ms Lui was featured by media such as Lianhe Zaobao and Asia Spa. She was also involved in a health and wellness radio programme by Capital 95.8FM.

Dianna Liu拥有20多年的保健与教学经验,尤其在养生与疗法方面经验丰富。
拥有英国ITEC、IFPA及瑞士CIDESCO等多个国际行业认证的养生文凭与证书,同时,她也是“国际专业芳香疗法师联合会”的成员之一。刘老师积极参与Spa养生和健康项目的推广,受邀参与过“敬老中心”、社区民众联络所等举办的保健活动,也曾被《联合早报》、《Asia Spa》杂志采访并参与过95.8电台的养生与保健专题广播节目。


Mr Edward Wong
Mr Edward Wong is an accomplished educator in the beauty and wellness industry who brings a wealth of experience and expertise as a lecturer for the Professional Certificate in Spa and Wellness Operations. As the founder and owner of Esth’EdeS Institute International Inc., Mr Wong has been actively involved in the industry for over 30 years. He has a diverse background that includes developing and distributing beauty products, operating spas, and serving in various leadership roles for wellness organisations in the Asia-Pacific region. As a Certified Management Consultant and member of the Singapore Institute of Management Consultants, Mr Wong has the expertise to guide entrepreneurs and small-and-medium enterprises in wellness, retail, and service industries. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a wide range of qualifications in business management and spa therapy, making him a well-rounded and knowledgeable instructor. Students can expect to benefit greatly from Mr Wong’s vast knowledge and experience as they pursue their careers in the spa and wellness industry. He is a certified Trainer and Assessor by Workforce Skills Qualifications and Pearson, demonstrating his commitment to teaching and supporting the next generation of industry professionals.


Edward Wong是美容和健康产业中备受赞誉的教育家,作为Professional Certificate in Spa and Wellness Operations课程的讲师,他带来了丰富的经验和专业知识。作为Esth’EdeS Institute International Inc的创始人和业主,Edward已经积极参与产业超过30年。他拥有多样化的背景,包括美容产品的研发和分销、水疗中心的运营以及在亚太地区各种健康组织中担任各种领导职务。作为一名认证管理顾问和新加坡管理顾问协会的成员,Edward拥有指导健康、零售和服务行业企业家和中小企业的专业知识。他拥有MBA学位和广泛的商业管理和水疗治疗资格,使他成为一个全面而知识渊博的导师。学生们可以期待从Edward丰富的知识和经验中受益,从而在水疗和健康产业中追求自己的职业生涯。他是WSQ和Pearson认证的培训师和评估师,这表明他致力于教学和支持产业专业人士的下一代。

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Course Duration / 课程时间表

4.5 months
Monday and Tuesday 10.00am to 6.00pm (including an hour break)

4.5 个月
周一和周二上午 10:00 至下午 6:00(包括一小时休息时间)

Course Venue / 课程地点

Republic Polytechnic Campus @ Woodlands
共和理工学 @ 兀兰

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Last updated on 13 Mar 2025

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