Formulating cosmetic and personal care products can be as varied as the companies who offer them. The 10788NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation has been developed to provide a comprehensive approach to teaching the formulation of safe, stable and efficacious personal care products for the hair, hands, body and face. It also covers the development of products from the concept stage and through reverse engineering. Learners are taught how to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational requirements and develop products based on the latest industry advances.
*Please note: Course structure, duration of practical and choice of electives may change at any time at the discretion of AACDS.
Successful completion of this course leads to the issuance of an AQF Diploma and entitles learners to the letters Dip Form Chem and the title ‘Cosmetic Chemist’ or ‘Formulation Chemist’.
$9,900 - VET Student Loans approved course*. Please click here for further information.
*VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements. A VET Student Loan gives rise to a HELP debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.
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You will need to purchase or have access to the following equipment (this list is provided for those students who do not have access to specialised equipment and are studying in a home-based situation):
Successful completion of this course leads to the issuance of an AQF Diploma and entitles the student to the letters Dip Form Chem and the title 'Cosmetic Chemist' or 'Formulation Chemist'.
All students receive a complimentary 12 month membership with the Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC). (Subject to ASCC approval). This membership allows you to have access to the ASCC recruitment site and subscription to the Science of Beauty Magazine.
Contact hours per week do NOT include the addition self-guided study.
*Please note: Course structure, duration of practical and choice of electives may change at any time at the discretion of AACDS.
Full-Time
Please note: These outlines are to be used as a guide only. Your units will be confirmed upon receiving a personalised schedule.
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PCFECI001 Investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients |
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PCFECS002 Evaluate cosmetic ingredient and formula safety |
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PCFECR003 Evaluate compliance requirements of cosmetic ingredients |
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PCFCPI004 Apply chemistry principles to select cosmetic ingredients |
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PCFMCI005 Plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment |
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PCFSPF006 Select preservatives for personal care formulas |
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PCFRMF007 Select rheology modifiers for personal care formulas |
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PCFSLF008 Select lipids for personal care formulas |
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PCFFEO009 Select fragrances or essential oils for personal care formulas |
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PCFSEF010 Select emulsifiers for personal care formulas |
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PCFSSF011 Select surfactants for personal care formulas |
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PCFPCA012 Develop personal care aerosol formulas |
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PCFPST013 Plan and interpret stability testing |
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PCFDFB014 Develop a formula from a product development brief |
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PCFSCF015 Prepare skin care formulas |
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PCFHCF016 Prepare hair care and styling formulas |
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PCFHAF017 Prepare highly active skin and hair formulas |
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PCFREF018 Reverse engineer a product formula |
Completion of year 12 or mature age entry
Full Time
Online plus practical workshop
Monthly start dates