Hair Cutting & Styling Course – SkillsFuture-Eligible, Singapore
| 2 Days Course |
| SkillsFuture Credit |
| UTAP Eligible |
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Professional Hair Cutting and Styling Essentials
| Course Duration: | 2 Days (16 Hours) |
| Course Provider: | ASSOCIATES CONSULTING PTE. LTD. |
| Course Reference Number: | TGS-2025060725 |
| UEN: | 200006697N |
| Funding Validity Period: | 02 Dec 2025 – 01 Dec 2027 |
Course Overview
This intensive two-day programme provides aspiring and current hair professionals with comprehensive expertise in modern hair cutting and styling techniques. Participants will delve into the nuances of design conceptualisation, master precision cutting methods, and explore diverse styling applications. Unique to this course is its emphasis on client-centric approaches, ensuring graduates can expertly assess individual needs, adapt to varying hair types, and execute designs that enhance natural features, all while adhering to the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Course Title
Professional Hair Cutting and Styling Essentials
Mode of Training
This course will take place in person, in a classroom.
Available in:
Professional Hair Cutting and Styling Essentials course is available in English
Course Funding Options
Eligible Singaporeans can use SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fees. Companies can also benefit from Absentee Payroll (AP) funding at $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per year.
Funding Eligibility Criteria
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| – Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents – From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses – Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance – Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency – We reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria | – Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents – From 1 October 2023, all attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses – Trainee must achieve at least 75% attendance – Trainee must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competencyWe reserve the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she does not meet the eligibility criteria |
Funding Types
| Individual Sponsored Trainee | Company Sponsored Trainee |
| SkillsFuture: – Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credits to offset course fee payable after funding | Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: – $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year – AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee |
Professional Hair Cutting and Styling Essentials
Upon the completion of the course, the learners will be able to:
- Face-shape mastery: Tailor cuts to head & face shapes for instantly flattering results.
- Flow-aware design: Read natural hair fall to create styles that last and move beautifully.
- Trend translation: Turn modern haircut trends into salon-ready looks clients request.
- Texture intelligence: Decode growth patterns, cowlicks, fine/coarse textures—reduce rework.
- Clinic-level hygiene: Learn professional sanitation & sterilisation for tools and stations.
- Seamless techniques: Blending, layering, graduation—no lines, no bulk, just clean shapes.
- Tool confidence: Choose/adjust clippers, shears, razors for each cut with pro settings.
- Safe service setup: Maintain a hygienic, safe environment from consult to finish.
- From brief to blueprint: Interpret references precisely and execute the intended design.
- Finish that sells: Product selection (gels/mousses/sprays) for hold, shine, and touchable feel.
- Perfect prep: Achieve optimal moisture before styling to reduce frizz and increase control.
- Smart blow-drying: Dial heat/speed for delicate, fine, or coarse hair—fast, protected results.
- Photo-ready finish: Post-blow-dry detailing for polished, client-pleasing outcomes.
Certification
You will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore upon successful completion of this module and its assessment
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Minimum Entry
- 1 year of working experience in any sector; and
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (WPLN) 4 or equivalent
- *Learners without the right WPLN or equivalent qualifications can be accepted if they have at least 3 years of relevant working experience in beauty or media-related roles, subject to the MR’s approval.
Professional Hair Cutting and Styling Essentials
Technical Skills
Skills that enable you to fulfil key tasks and responsibilities of your job role competently.
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| FULL COURSE FEE (Non Singaporeans and Singaporeans/PRs Below 21) | $632.20 |
|---|---|
| SINGAPOREAN 40 YRS AND ABOVE (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $226.20 |
| SINGAPOREAN 21-39 YRS/PR (AFTER SUBSIDY) | $342.20 |
| Duration | 2 Days (16 hours) |
Available in: English
Trainees’ Ratings
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