Higher Nitec in Services – Visual Merchandising (Enhanced Curricular Structure)

Course duration: 1.5 years to 3 years 

What you'll learn

• Stay updated with the latest retail trends to keep your displays fresh and aligned with the store’s image.

• Design effective signage and graphics to support your displays.

• Develop a clear plan for your visual displays.

• Make props that enhance your visual storytelling.

• Bring your plan to life by creating stunning display environments using materials like acrylic, metal and fabric.

• Keep retail displays well-maintained and appealing.

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Entry requirements

3 GCE ‘O’ Level Grades:

• Grade 1-7 in English Language;

• Grade 1-8 in two other subjects

Applicants must have sat for Mathematics (Elementary/Additional).

OR

• Nitec in Services/Technology qualifications; or

• Nitec qualifications; or

• Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Numeracy, and one year relevant work experience; or

• Completed four Foundation modules.

Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will need to complete Foundation modules before taking Core/Specialisation modules.

Entry requirements for Foundation modules

• Completed GCE ‘O’ Levels; or

• Completed GCE ‘N’ Levels; or

• Workplace Literacy & Numeracy (WPLN) Level 5 in Speaking and Listening, and Level 4 in Reading and Numeracy.

Note:

Applicants for this course must ensure that they are free from colour appreciation deficiency.

Progression opportunities

Career opportunities

Higher Nitec in Services - Visual Merchandising graduates are employed by the retail or service establishments such as departmental stores, shopping malls, and specialty stores. Some of the job titles held by graduates include Visual Merchandiser, Window Display Artist, Stylist and Retail Designer.

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Higher Nitec in Services - Interior & Product Design (Enhanced Curricular Structure)