Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science
The Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science teaches the essentials of advanced cosmetic science and formulation skills to ensure the development of safe, stable and efficacious formulations along with essential quality checks. Learners will learn how to create basic and advanced skin, hair, body, sunscreen and cosmeceutical personal care and cosmetic products.
See an example of study material and assessment here…
What will I learn to formulate? Please click here…
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- evaluate and select the right type of ingredients for a variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations
- research various materials to determine suitability to various formulation developments
- develop safe, stable and effective formulas to cover a wide range of personal care products
- conduct microbial evaluations of raw materials, finished products, equipment and the facility and implement GMP
- prepare, implement and evaluate stability protocols to ensure suitable shelf life
This course will benefit the following careers:
- Research and Development Scientists
- Formulating Chemists
- Product/Compounding Managers and assistants
This course is ideal for:
- Research and Development Scientists
- Compounding personnel
- Raw material suppliers
- Product development personnel in the practical development of products
- Technical staff involved in practical development and/or manufacturing
On successful completion, learners can continue on to study our Diploma of Personal Care Formulation with a credit in 6 subjects. In order to study this course you will need to purchase or have access to standard laboratory equipment; or the following equipment if studying from home:
- Scales that measure up to at least 1.2kg in 0.01g increments
- 3 x 1.1L stainless steel mixing bowls
- 1 x 8 wire whisk (250 – 300mm)
- 2 hot plates (or normal stove top)
Duration:
- This course consists of 6 full units + 4 half units from the Diploma of Personal Care Formulation
- 3 months part time (15-20 hours per week)
- Flexible, extended study possible for up to 9 months (5-10 hours per week)
- Study load consists of:
- guided training and practical work = 240 hours
- extension research and practical activities = up to 60 hours
Training and assessments:
- On-line lectures to support learning and activities within the texts
- Electronic text for 6 full units and 4 half units
- Box of raw materials and packaging to work through various practical activities and prepare practical samples
- Written assessment comprising theoretical questions and workplace simulated scenarios
Course units:
| Evaluate the functions of ingredients in personal care products(full unit) | Covers the origin and functions of the common ingredients used in personal care products for an understanding of what gets used in products and why. Learn how to:
|
| Cosmetic ingredient compliance | Teaches how to identify compliance requirements for appropriate ingredient selection; incorporating searches involved to determine compliance requirements. Learn how to:
|
| Select appropriate preservatives in personal care formulations(full unit) | Covers the identification and selection of appropriate preservatives in the development of personal care formulations. It also covers aspects such as self-preserving formulas, use of antioxidants and other agents to prolong shelf life, and challenge testing. Learn how to:
|
| Select appropriate gums and thickeners for personal care formulas(full unit) | Covers the evaluation and selection of appropriate gums and thickeners for use in a variety of personal care formulations. Learn how to:
|
| Select appropriate lipids for personal care formulas(full unit) | Covers the evaluation and selection of appropriate lipids for use in a variety of personal care formulations. Learn how to:
|
| Emulsions | Covers the application of emulsion science to formulate a variety of safe, effective and stable personal care products. Learn how to:
|
| Surfactants | Covers the chemistry of surface science and how it applies to formulating safe, effective, stable personal care products. Learn how to:
|
| Formulation development | Covers the development of products from a product development brief to meet specific organisational preferences for a variety of personal care products. Learn how to:
|
| Apply microbiology techniques for product safety | Covers the identification of microbiological concerns specific to personal care products; and the application of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles to ensure product safety. Learn how to:
|
| Develop stable product formulations | Covers the methods used to test the stability of products for determination of appropriate shelf life. Learn how to:
|