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:

PCSPDP401A Evaluate the functions of ingredients in personal care products

PCSPDP503A  Apply compliance requirements to ingredient selection

PCSPCF405A Apply chemistry principles to ingredient selection

PCSPDP402A Evaluate the safety of a product formulation

PCSPCF406A Apply microbiology techniques for product safety

PCSPCF407A Select appropriate preservatives in personal care formulations

PCSPCF504A Apply colloid science to formulate personal care products

PCSPCF505A Select appropriate gums and thickeners for personal care formulas

PCSPCF506A Select appropriate lipids for personal care formulas

PCDPCD507A Select appropriate fragrances and essential oils for personal care formulas

PCSPCF508A Apply surface science to formulate personal care products

PCSPCF509A Develop stable product formulations

PCSPCF510A Apply skin physiology to formulate basic skin care

PCSPCF512A Apply specialty ingredients to formulate specialty skin and hair care products

PCSPCF513A Develop a product from a product development brief

PCSPCF514A Develop a product through reverse engineering

PCSPCF515A Apply aerosol technology to personal care products