Frequently Asked Questions

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Any other information that you think we need in order to successfully present the SPA course?

Clearly knowing the contents of the Spa syllabus is very important, as it covers subject matter, procedures, practical & theory requirements and includes a Spa Glossary which should be expanded on by each school in their own theory component.

Are there any prescribed books/resources?

The Spa Book by Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Dr John Harcup and John Harrington plus: ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA TECHIQUES ISBN 1-56253-261-8 ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA OPERATIONS ISBN 1-56253-255-3 THE SPA ENCYCLOPEDIA ISBN1-56253-868-3 AND THE INTERNET

I am not sure what the correct maximum number of learners is that can be assessed at one time, as in the syllabus it refers to 10 in one place and 12 in another.

THE MAXIMUM IN PER CLASS FOR TRAINING SHOULD BE 12; HOWEVER THE EXAMINER CAN ONLY ASSESS Maximum of 10 IN ONE DAY.

If you spend 30 minutes on the spa treatment x 12 learners you will require 6 hours in the water area (at the spa), or should I divide them into 6 per day?

Six hours in the Spa is fine if it can be organised or Six per day or part thereof.

Is there any specific textbook that you would recommend for this module?

The Spa Book by Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Dr John Harcup and John Harrington plus: ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA TECHIQUES ISBN 1-56253-261-8 ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA OPERATIONS ISBN 1-56253-255-3 THE SPA ENCYCLOPEDIA ISBN1-56253-868-3

Spa Occupational Health and Safety – can we just concentrate on the information in The Spa Book by Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Dr John Harcup and John Harrington?

EXCELLENT BOOK AND OTHER INFORMATION SHOULD BE SOURCED TOO.

We managed to arrange with one of the spa’s that we work with to conduct the examination at their facilities, but will need to know exactly how much time we are going to spend in the facility in order for them to arrange their bookings. Could you please

WET TREATMENTS TO BE DONE IN SPA, OTHER TREATMENTS IN COLLEGE WHERE APPLICABLE.

What exactly is meant by spa terminology?

THIS IS THE SPA GLOSSARY AND IT IS INCLUDED IN THE BACK OF THE SPA SYLLABUS AND MORE RESEARCHING SHOULD BE DONE IN THE BOOKS LISTED BELOW: The Spa Book by Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Dr John Harcup and John Harrington plus: ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA TECHIQUES ISBN 1-56253-261-8 ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA OPERATIONS ISBN 1-56253-255-3 THE SPA ENCYCLOPEDIA ISBN1-56253-868-3

What if my CIDESCO school does not have Spa facilities and equipment?

After submission of appropriate floorplans photographs of spa equipment, etc. from the outsourced spa CIDESCO may grant approval for spa examiniations to take place.

What resources the provider must have (in terms of equipment)

At least access to a well equipped Spa with wet room facilities if the School itself does not have these facilities. Students will need to have practical classes with the equipment as they will be tested in the examinations with part of the Practical exam needing to take place in the wet room facility. Schools must inform CIDESCO of the equipment they have in the school and photos of that equipment and all relevant information about that equipment should be sent to CIDESCO with the application.

What should the Qualifications be of a teacher?

At this stage it is preferable that the teacher conducting the Spa Diploma Course is conversant in Spa or at least has access to a Spa establishment & Spa staff for guidance, advice and assistance

What we need to do to obtain approval to present the SPA course?

You will need to contact CIDESCO for appropriate registration forms and examination fee costs.

When will exams take place?

It is to be conducted after the Beauty therapy examinations at this stage as students MUST have passed the CIDESCO Diploma of Beauty Therapy prior to sitting the Spa examinations. The Beauty Therapy exams take place first then the Spa exams, Practical & theory.

Where can we get more information on the history of Spas in Africa and Australia?

RESEARCH YOUR OWN (e.g. on the internet) PLUS THE FOLLOWING BOOKS: The Spa Book by Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Dr John Harcup and John Harrington plus: ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA TECHIQUES ISBN 1-56253-261-8 ERICA MILLER’S DAY SPA OPERATIONS ISBN 1-56253-255-3 THE SPA ENCYCLOPEDIA ISBN1-56253-868-3

Which eastern therapies are you referring to?

Any Eastern Therapies, Reiki, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Yoga, Ayurvedic Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage etc, etc.

Within the Eastern therapies section, are there specific treatments you have in mind or is it up to us?

You can decide your own Eastern therapies, my list is only suggestions, HOWEVER it must be a 'doing' therapy, and really spa, not sit and watch whilst the client is 'just lying there'. The Spa therapist must be actively/working/doing during all treatments.

You refer to a research paper on water supply – are there any further requirements for this research paper – how many words, references etc. Is there any textbook you could advise for information?

The above books and local councils and local government would have invaluable information. It is an assignment that is to be presented to the International Examiner in essay form & should include bibliography etc; a total research and writing time should take 6 hours, an anticipated 3,000 words is adequate.