Diploma of Personal Care Formulation

Developed for those specifically involved in the practical development of products and formulating, this Diploma covers all aspects related to the formulation of safe and stable 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.

At the end of this course, learners will be able to prepare a variety of personal care products, adapt formulations to suit organisational requirements, and develop products based on the latest industry advances.

Duration: 12 months

Assessment: Written assessments based on projects relevant to the learners product interests and submission of practical samples (materials provided)

Course Units:

Evaluate the functions of ingredients in personal care products

Apply compliance requirements to ingredient selection

Apply chemistry principles to ingredient selection

Evaluate the safety of a product formulation

Apply microbiology techniques for product safety

Select appropriate preservatives in personal care formulations

Apply colloid science to formulate personal care products

Select appropriate gums and thickeners for personal care formulas

Select appropriate fats and waxes for personal care formulas

Select appropriate fragrances and essential oils for personal care formulas

Apply surface science to formulate personal care products

Develop stable product formulations

Apply skin physiology to formulate basic skin care

Apply hair physiology to formulate basic hair care

Apply specialty ingredients to formulate specialty skin and hair care products

Develop a product from a product development brief

Develop a product through reverse engineering