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Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics

SHB20121
Hospitality & tourismCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
15Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
32Training providers
Dec 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (SHB20121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Careers this can lead to

This course is a recognised way into 1 career. Each one opens that career's page: pay, outlook and how to get in.

Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Retail Cosmetics Assistant
Industries
Retail Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for SHB20121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 15 units: 9 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
SHBBCCS004Demonstrate retail skin care products
SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards
SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
SHBBSKS006Pierce ear lobes
SHBXCCS007Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXIND003Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXIND005Communicate as part of a salon team
SHBXWHS003Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays
SIRXIND003Organise personal work requirements
SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SIRXOSM003Use social media and online tools
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the SHB20121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

32 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ACADEMY CLIP JOINT OF HAIRDRESSINGBased in SA · Registered since 2003→
Active Career CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2004→
Advanced School of Beauty TherapyBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
AIETBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
Australasian Beauty Therapy AcademyBased in ACT · Registered since 2008→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Central Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Colour Cosmetica Academy Pty LtdBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
Contour Systems Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2000→
Elly Lukas Beauty Therapy CollegeBased in VIC · Registered since 1992→
Elysian Institute of Beauty and Complementary StudiesBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Excel College AustraliaBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
GCTABased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
Inspiring Training Academy Pty Ltd/Inspiring Training SalonBased in VIC · Registered since 2022→
KATRINA'S SCHOOL OF BEAUTYBased in QLD · Registered since 2005→
Larshar College of Beaute and HairBased in QLD · Registered since 2008→
Media Makeup AcademyBased in SA · Registered since 2004→
Melbourne Institute of Nails & Beauty Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
North Regional TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
Reach For Training Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2007→
Sechi Hair AcademyBased in VIC · Registered since 2015→
SMYL Community ServicesBased in WA · Registered since 1997→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.