11268NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation

Course Overview

Whether you’re looking to create your own skincare brand, develop innovative cosmetic products or expand your expertise within the personal care industry, the Diploma of Personal Care Formulation provides the scientific knowledge and practical skills to bring your product ideas to life.

Delivered fully online, this nationally accredited qualification provides a comprehensive foundation in the formulation of safe, stable and innovative products for the face, body, hair and hands. Students develop practical formulation knowledge while exploring the science behind ingredients, product performance, product stability and emerging industry trends.

Designed with industry application in mind, the course takes students from concept development through to product creation, testing and refinement, while exploring the foundations of product innovation, brand development and bringing products to market. Through guided online learning, students gain practical formulation skills while exploring product development and cosmetic manufacturing principles.

The course also explores the development of products from concept through to formulation and refinement, including reverse engineering techniques used within the industry. Explore how to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational or consumer requirements, and develop products aligned with current market demands and industry innovation.

Designed for both aspiring formulators and entrepreneurial thinkers, this course supports students wanting to launch their own skincare, cosmetic or personal care brand, expand an existing business offering or pursue opportunities within cosmetic product development and manufacturing.

This qualification is recognised on the AQF as a Level 5 Diploma

ACCREDITATION
Nationally accredited qualification

DURATION
Full-time study: 12 months
Part-time study: 24 months

DELIVERY & STUDY COMMITMENT
Online
Full-time study: online up to 25 hrs/wk
Part-time study: online up to 12.5 hrs/wk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Year 12 completion OR
National Certificate IV level qualification OR
Completion of the Language Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN)

Available to Australian and New Zealand citizens only

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Why choose this course

PERSONALISED TRAINING

Gain valuable formulation skills through interactive, lab-based training that allows you to create and test your own skincare and cosmetic products

FLEXIBLE TRAINING

High-quality training and assessment materials are available online anytime, giving you the flexibility to learn at your convenience. Benefit from regular live support sessions and one-on-one coaching from industry experts and experienced educators.

STRONG INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS

Benefit from networking opportunities with leading cosmetic brands and manufacturers, opening doors to career opportunities

Course information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS COURSE CURRICULUM COURSE FEES LEARNING OUTCOMES CAREER OUTCOMES THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Course Admission Requirements

Year 12 completion (Certificate of Education) OR
National Certificate IV level qualification OR
Completion of the Language Literacy and Numeracy Test (LLN)
Available to Australian and New Zealand citizens only

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 1

NAT11268001 – investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients

NAT11268002 – evaluate cosmetic ingredient and formula safety

NAT11268003 – evaluate compliance requirements of cosmetic ingredients

NAT11268004 – apply chemistry principles to select cosmetic ingredients

NAT11268005 – plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment

NAT11268006 – select preservatives for personal care formulas

Module 2

NAT11268007 – Select rheology modifiers for personal care formulas

NAT11268008 – Select lipids for personal care formulas

NAT11268009 – Select fragrances or essential oils for personal care formulas

NAT11268010 – Select emulsifiers for personal care formulas

NAT11268011 – Select surfactants for personal care formulas

NAT11268012 – Develop personal care aerosol formulas

Module 3

NAT11268013 – Plan and interpret stability testing

NAT11268014 – Develop a formula from a product development brief

NAT11268015 – Prepare skin care formulas

NAT11268016 – Prepare hair care and styling formulas

NAT11268017 – Prepare highly active skin and hair formulas

NAT11268018 – Reverse engineer a product formula

COURSE FEES

VET Student Loan

The VET Student Loans (VSL) program is an Australian Government loan program that assists eligible students enrolled in approved courses to pay their tuition fees. If eligible, the department may approve a VET Student Loan for an approved course. The department will pay the loan cap amount directly to your approved course provider.

The 11268NAT Diploma of Personal Care Formulation is approved for VET Student Loans.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Training and Assessment

This course comprises of 18 downloadable electronic texts provided as part of the enrolment package
On-line lectures to guide and support learning and activities within the texts
Guidance on use of raw materials to work through various practical activities and prepare assessment samples
6 written assessments (workbooks) comprising theoretical questions and workplace simulated scenarios
1 practical assessment workbook and submission of practical samples with relevant stability and technical information
Hands on practical workshops to consolidate skills in development and formulation of various products
Online exam

What you'll need

You will need to purchase or have access to basic equipment to make the practical samples and complete the workshops during the course. A list of basic equipment and suppliers will be provided to you, some things you may have at home or in your workplace (such as hotplates, bowls, spoons, whisks, simple scales) others will be easily purchased online following our recommendations (such as disposable pipettes, pH strips, demineralised water).

CAREER OUTCOMES

THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR

Individuals wanting to create their own skincare, cosmetic or personal care brand
Entrepreneurs interested in developing innovative beauty and wellness products
Beauty, dermal and wellness professionals wanting to expand their expertise
Cosmetic and personal care industry professionals seeking formalised training
Research and development personnel
Compounding and production personnel
Raw material suppliers and industry support professionals

How to enrol

To get started on your journey to become a qualified cosmetic dermal therapist, click on the link below to start your enrolment process.

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What our students say

Amazing team at AACDS (student support, accessors, officers). They are very helpful, understanding and assisted me with my requirements (marking, extensions). I have learned heaps and would definitely study again through them!

Any studies that I have undertaken, have all been face to face and so I was a little apprehensive to start a course online but following my many calls/emails to AACDS, I decided to take a leap of faith! The ladies are all friendly, supportive and are always happy to help:) The portal is easy to navigate and so my journey continues!

I am very grateful for the experience I've had at AACDS. The curriculum is well-structured and provides the knowledge and skills necessary for my future career. The professors are not only experts in their fields but also supportive and approachable. What I appreciate most is how the program is aligned with real-world applications, ensuring that everything I’ve learned will be relevant and useful in my professional journey. The resources available also greatly enhance the learning experience, making it easy to stay on top of my studies.

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