Spa Therapist Training Programme

Purpose
Spa Therapist Training program was introduced to develop local expertise while giving new career opportunities to Malaysian youth. It also aims to regulate the spa industry and to reduce Malaysians dependency on foreign therapists which will no longer being supported starting 1st January 2017.

Eligibility
Aged from 18 to 40 and healthy.

Duration of Training

• This programme consists of two parts:
  1. Theory - 3 months
  2. Practical training at spa premises - 9 months
• Upon successful completion of the programme, trainees will be a certified spa therapist and obtain Malaysian Skill Certificate (Level 3) from the Department of Skills and Development, Ministry of Human Resources.
• Trainees will also be given job placement for 1 year and 6 months to ensure they can practice their skills and able to contribute to the spa industry.

Career Progression of Spa Therapist in Spa Industry



*SKM - Malaysian Skill Certificate, Ministry of Human Resources
*DKM - Malaysian Skill Diploma, Ministry of Human Resources
*DLKM - Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia, Ministry of Human Resources

Expected Monthly Income

Position	5-star Spa	4-star Spa	3-star Spa	Working Period (Years)
Junior Spa Therapist	RM1,500 - RM1,800	RM1,200 - RM1,500	RM900 - RM1,200	1 - 2
Senior Spa Therapist	RM2,000 - RM2,400	RM1,800 - RM2,200	RM900 - RM1,200	3 - 4
Spa Supervisor	RM2,500 - RM3,000	RM2,200 - RM2,800	-	5 years and above
Spa Manager	RM4,000 - RM6,000	RM3,000 - RM4,500	RM900 - RM1,200	Requires additional management and administration skills.
Spa Director	RM7,000 and above	-	-	Supervises more than one international-class spa.
Spa Owner	Dependent on own efforts and business growth.			Requires at least RM300,000 in capital to open a small spa.

Working Condition at Spa Centres

• A spa therapist typically works 6 days a week and provides spa services to 4 to 6 customers per day depending on the time taken for a particular spa treatment.
• The working condition is very good as customers who visit the spa want a tranquil and clean environment to unwind mentally and physically from the stresses of everyday life.
• Spa therapists also have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience from other spa therapists who are knowledgeable and skilled in spa treatments from other countries such as India, China, Japan and Turkey.

Testimonial

Downloads
Centre of Excellence (COE)
Application Procedures To Be Centre of Excellence (COE) Spa
Spa Therapist Training Programme Briefing