Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science
The Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science teaches the essentials of advanced cosmetic science and formulation skills to make cosmetics at a Professional level without needing to undergo full Cosmetic Science training to become a Cosmetic Chemist. This program teaches you how to make cosmetics whilst ensuring the development of safe, stable and efficacious formulations along with essential quality checks. Learners will learn how to make basic and advanced skin, hair, body, sunscreen and cosmeceutical personal care and cosmetic formulas.
- Start Date: Can be started at any time.
- Mode of delivery: On-Line/Distance - a practical kit is sent to you to complete all required practical activities.
- Entry Requirements: Year 10 or equivalent.
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What will I learn to formulate?
Study Only:Online Lectures + Text |
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* 15 weeks access to online lectures - over 30 full training lectures, you can watch anytime, over and over again. * Full electronic text - over 500 pages of Professional training text * Lifelong access to our database containing 1000's raw materials information + contacts * Guidance on over 50 different practical activities * Learn to formulate over 60 different types of products with full guidance and example formulas
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$1450AUD
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Study Only:Online Lectures + Text + Practical Kit |
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| Get the learning and a practical kit to complete all practical activities - no assessment commitment. |
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* 15 weeks access to online lectures - over 30 full training lectures, you can watch anytime, over and over again. * Full electronic text - over 500 pages of Professional training text * Lifelong access to our database containing 1000's raw materials information + contacts * Guidance on over 50 different practical activities * Learn to formulate over 60 different types of products with full guidance and example formulas * Practical kit to complete 35 essential learning activities
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$1695AUD + Postage
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Full Program:Full Certificate Program |
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Get the learning, practical kit, trainer support, assessments and Certificate.
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* Up to 45 weeks access to online lectures - over 30 full training lectures, you can watch anytime, over and over again. * Full electronic text - over 500 pages of Professional training text * Lifelong access to our database containing 1000's raw materials information + contacts * Guidance on over 50 different practical activities * Learn to formulate over 60 different types of products with full guidance and example formulas * Practical kit to complete 35 essential learning activities * Access to our Students & Graduates Facebook community * 1-on1 trainer support * 2 written assessments * Hard copy Certificate |
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$2895AUD + Postage
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For instalment payment options, please refer to the price list or contact us: info@personalcarescience.com.au
See what’s in the practical kit.
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- evaluate and select the right type of ingredients for a variety of personal care and cosmetic formulations
- research various cosmetic ingredients to determine suitability to various cosmetic formulation developments
- develop safe, stable and effective cosmetic formulas to cover a wide range of personal care products
- conduct microbial evaluations of raw materials, finished products, equipment, the facility and implement GMP to be able to make cosmetics
- prepare, implement and evaluate stability protocols to ensure a good expiry date of cosmetics
On successful completion, learners can continue on to study our Diploma of Personal Care Formulation to become a Cosmetic Chemist with a credit in 6 subjects.
This course will benefit the following careers:
- Research and Development Scientists
- Formulating Chemists
- Product/Compounding Managers and assistants
This course is ideal for:
- If you have/want to start your own cosmetic brand
- Research and Development Scientists
- Compounding personnel
- Raw material suppliers
- Product development personnel involved in formulating cosmetics
- Technical staff involved in cosmetic formulation development and/or cosmetic manufacturing
Required equipment:
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
- Full time study = 36-38 hours per week to complete in 8 weeks
- Part time study = 15-20 hours per week to complete in 15 weeks
- Flexible study = 5-10 hours per week to complete in 45 weeks
- Study load consists of:
- guided training and practical work = 260 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
- 2 Written assessment comprising theoretical questions and workplace simulated scenarios
Course units:
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PCFECI001: Investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients (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:
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| Cosmetic ingredient compliance | Teaches how to identify compliance requirements for appropriate ingredient selection; incorporating searches involved to determine compliance requirements. Learn how to:
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PCFMCI005: Plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment (full unit) |
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:
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PCFSPF006: Select preservatives for personal care formulas (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:
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PCFRMF007: Select rheology modifiers 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:
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PCFSLF008: Select 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:
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| Emulsions | Covers the application of emulsion science to formulate a variety of safe, effective and stable personal care products. Learn how to:
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| Surfactants | Covers the chemistry of cosmetic surfactants and how it applies to formulating safe, effective, stable foaming body wash and shampoo formulations. Learn how to:
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| Sunscreen workshop | Covers the formulating issues and solutions associated with sunscreens. Learn how to:
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| Cosmeceutical workshop | Covers innovations by incorporating cosmeceutical actives in a variety of formulations without affecting safety and stability. Learn how to:
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| 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:
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PCFPST013: Plan and interpret stability testing (full unit) |
Covers the methods used to test the stability of products for determination of appropriate shelf life. Learn how to:
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