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Diploma of Personal Care Formulation

11268NAT
ManufacturingDiplomaNationally recognisedAccredited course
Level 5AQF level
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Jun 2024Accredited from
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (11268NAT, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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NAT11268001Investigate and evaluate cosmetic ingredients
NAT11268002Evaluate cosmetic ingredient and formula safety
NAT11268003Evaluate compliance requirements of cosmetic ingredients
NAT11268004Apply chemistry principles to select cosmetic ingredients
NAT11268005Plan microbiological control of cosmetic ingredients and manufacturing environment
NAT11268006Select preservatives for personal care formulas
NAT11268007Select rheology modifiers for personal care formulas
NAT11268008Select lipids for personal care formulas
NAT11268009Select fragrances or essential oils for personal care formulas
NAT11268010Select emulsifiers for personal care formulas
NAT11268011Select surfactants for personal care formulas
NAT11268012Develop personal care aerosol formulas
NAT11268013Plan and interpret stability testing
NAT11268014Develop a formula from a product development brief
NAT11268015Prepare skin care formulas
NAT11268016Prepare hair care and styling formulas
NAT11268017Prepare highly active skin and hair formulas
NAT11268018Reverse engineer a product formula
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the 11268NAT 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

2 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.

Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal ScienceBased in WA · Registered since 2006→
Institute of Personal Care ScienceBased in QLD · Registered since 2009→

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