Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
This qualification covers selling and showing beauty and cosmetic products under supervision. It includes giving product advice, demonstrating skin care, applying make-up and handling salon payments. People who already work on a cosmetics counter may be able to have their experience recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Services
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- SHB20116 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who sell beauty or cosmetic products in salons, shops or department stores and want a formal qualification.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Retail cosmetics assistant
- Cosmetics sales assistant
- Beauty sales consultant
- Beauty adviser
Qualification structure
15 units must be completed: 1 unit from Group A: Infection control. At least 3 units from Group B: General electives. Up to 2 units from the list below, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course. The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification. Note: Units marked with an *asterisk include one or more prerequisite units of competency. Please refer to each individual unit for details of prerequisites.
Core units
9 units- SHBBCCS004Demonstrate retail skin care products
- SHBBCCS005Advise on beauty products and services
- SHBBMUP009Design and apply make-up
- 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
- SIRXIND003Organise personal work requirements
- SIRXOSM002Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
Elective units
8 unitsGroup A: Infection control
- HLTINF005Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments
- SHBBINF002Maintain infection control standards
Group B: General elective units
- BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
- SHBBRES003Research and apply beauty industry information
- SHBBSKS006Pierce ear lobes
- SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
- SIRRMER001Produce visual merchandise displays
- SIRXOSM003 (has a prerequisite)Use social media and online tools
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts