The Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulations teaches the essentials of advanced cosmetic science and formulation skills specific to the needs of formulating shampoo, conditioner, repair and treatment products, styling and temporary colour formulas. This Certificate program teaches you how to make salon grade products – and ensure their quality - to make hair care formulas at a Professional level without needing to undergo full Cosmetic Science training to become a Cosmetic Chemist. This course contains a good balance of natural and synthetic formulation types. Learn how to make basic and advanced shampoo, conditioner, repair, spray in, leave in, wash off and treatment products as well as styling products such as gels, cremes, hair spray, mousse, waxes and pomades; and even temporary and semi-permanent hair colourant formulations.

• Start Date: Can be started at any time.
• Mode of delivery: On-Line/Distance - a practical kit needs to be purchased separately to complete all required practical activities.
• Entry Requirements: Minimum 15 years of age or older

• Duration: 300 study hours.
  • Normal duration: 18 weeks (flexible study plan up to 54 weeks).

 

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Course structure and learning outcomes

COURSE UNITS:

NAT11268001: Investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients

Compliance: Compliance requirements of cosmetic ingredients

NAT11268005: Plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment

NAT11268006: Select preservatives for personal care formulas

NAT11268007: Select rheology modifiers for personal care formulas

Lipids: Select lipids for hair care formulas

Emulsions: Emulsifiers for hair care formulas

Surfactants: Surfactants for personal care formulas

Aerosols: Develop aerosol formulas for hair styling

NAT11268016: Prepare hair care and styling formulas

NAT11268013: Plan and interpret stability testing

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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 - purchase separately here. 
• 4 Written assessments comprising theoretical questions and workplace simulated scenarios
• 1 Practical assessment

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• evaluate and select the right type of ingredients for a variety of hair care formulations
• research various materials to determine suitability to various formulation developments
• develop safe, stable and effective formulas to cover a wide range of hair care, styling and temporary
• colour 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

On successful completion, learners can continue on to study our Diploma of Personal Care Formulation to become a Cosmetic Chemist with 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:

• 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
• Those wanting to formulate for their own brand specific to hair care and styling products

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 stovetop)

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 9 weeks
• Part-time study = 15-20 hours per week to complete in 18 weeks
• Flexible study = 5-10 hours per week to complete in 54 weeks
• Study load consists of:
  • guided training and practical work = 250 hours
  • extension research and practical activities = up to 50 hours