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Technicians (perm and colour)

Descriptions & Duties

  • Technicians (perm and colour) provide perming, colouring and other chemical treatments services according to the requirements of hairstyling design by hairdressers.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Perming, colouring and other chemical knowledge and skills

Technicians (perm and colour) must be able to master perming, colouring techniques and other chemical treatments; and work closely with hairstylist for styling design required by the customers.

Creativity

Technicians (perm and colour) must keep up with the latest trends of different applications of chemical products.

Customer-service knowledge and skills

Technicians (perm and colour) must have good customer-service skills to retain current customers and attracting new ones.

Time-management knowledge and skills

Time-management skills are important for technicians (perm and colour) in scheduling appointments and providing services.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A relevant recognised diploma or certificate or equivalent

Experience

  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $8,000-$13,000

Monthly Salary $15000- $30,000

Monthly Salary > $30,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Technicians (perm and colour) generally work indoors in hairdressing salons and may need to stand for long periods. Their work schedules include late evenings, weekends, and holidays and may work full time or part time.

Tools

  • Digital Perming Machine
  • Electric Clippers
  • Hand Dryer
  • Heat Accelerator
  • Hood Dryer
  • Hot Roller
  • Hot Tongs (Straight & Curling)
  • Shampoo Basin with Chair
  • Steamer
  • Styling Chair
  • Styling Station
  • Tripod
  • Trolley

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