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Spa Development

BENEFITS
This course provides a complete overview of spa set-up, from idea to opening, and is recommended for owners, developers and operators. No knowledge is assumed so it is suitable for those seeking to enter the industry, as well as those who have worked in an existing spa business and are now seeking to set up a new operation

AIM OF COURSE
• To enable candidates to learn an advance knowledge on how to set up a sucessful spa business
• To enable candidates to obtain a CSA Certificate of Attendance

ENTRY LEVEL
A person displaying a high level of interpersonal skills, excellent communication and listening skills, inquisitive attitude, empathy, patience, tact, diplomacy and time keeping with a well groomed appearance and a mature disposition

DURATION
Monday – Friday (9:00am - 4:00pm)
1 week (30 hours)

EXAMINATIONS
No examination required

COURSE FEE
Baht 43,000

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Course Outline

  • Overview of the Spa Industry
    - Origins and Development
    - Types of Spa
    - Governing Bodies and Associations
    - The Spa Experience
  • Developing Your Spa Concept
    How to Create an Unique Concept that Matches Your Needs and Resources
  • Business Planning
    How to Prepare a Spa Business Plan with Emphasis on:
    - Marketing Plan
      Considering the '6 P's' of Marketing as They Related to Spa, Especially Pre-Opening
    - Management Plan
      Including Organisation Chart, Staffing, Recruiting and Initial Team Training
    - Financial Plan
      Introduction to the ISPA Uniform System of Financial Accounting for Spas, Revision of Set-Up Costing and Profit/Loss Projection
  • Spa Treatments and Products
    - Creating the Treatment Menu
    - Selecting Product Ranges
  • Spa Design
    - Layout Requirement
    - General Considerations
    - Room-Specific Considerations
  • Inventory Requirements
    - Products
    - Equipment
    - Furnishing
    - Fabric Items
    - Other Supplies
  • Spa Ethics