• 3 passes in the HKCEE, and Level 2 / Grade E or above in Chinese Language & English Language with 2 years of working experience; or

• Satisfactory completion of Project Yi Jin Programme with 2 years of working experience; or

• Being 21 years of age or above; or

• Other equivalent qualifications to be assessed by LIFE.

Natural and Complimentary Therapy industry in Hong Kong follows a worldwide trend. Qualified professional therapists are now in short supply as the number of local health or beauty centers has already exceeded five thousand to this day.

This programme aims to:

• provide a specific natural care education that is of sufficient professional integrity on its own merits.

• prepare students to become knowledgeable, adaptable and service-oriented paramedics who are ready to meet the immediate societal needs.

• train students to be sensitive to the needs of people and be committed to serve the community and be imbued with a sense of moral and intellectual responsibility.

• prepare students for the examination of Central TAFE, Australia – Aesthetic Aromatic Massage, Monitor and Manage Business Operations.

• prepare students to obtain the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification, such as WRB30104 Certificate III in Beauty Services upon successful completion of the programme.

• provide a ladder for advanced study at higher level or directly enter into a variety of health care-related professions.

• One module has been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund (CEF) purposes.

• Graduates can articulate to higher level of academic studies (eg. Professional Diploma) or join the workforce.

• This programme is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF: level 3; QR registration number: 10/001058/3; and the validity period from 29 July 2010 to 31 December 2015).

• One-year programme with 180 contact hours.

• It consists of 6 modules in total.

• Classes are usually offered in the evening of Monday to Friday or in Saturday afternoon, usually two lessons per week.

• Three intakes per year.

Assessment

• Students' performances are assessed by the continuous assessments (i.e. written assignments / projects), practicums and examinations. The weighting of assessment for continuous assessments is 40% and examination is 60%.

  • Except for modules: "Swedish Massage Therapy", "Stone Therapy" & "Aesthetic Aromatic Massage" (70% continuous assessments and 30% examination).

• The passing mark for both continuous assessments and examination is 50%.

• Students are required to achieve a minimum of 80% attendance in each module.

Modules

• Applied Diet & Nutrition  

• Swedish Massage Therapy  

• Stone Therapy  

• Aesthetic Aromatic Massage  

• Stress Management  

• Organisation and Business Management *

• * with CEF granted

• $16,500 (In two installments, each installment $8,250)

Application Fee

• $200 (Non-refundable)

• Extended Non-means Tested Loan Scheme

Venue
Tsim Sha Tsui/ Tsuen Wan

Days / Time
Every Monday and Thursday (19:00-22:00)

Commencement Date
6 July 2015

Application Deadline
22 May 2015

 
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