


SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
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SHB20121
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Full Time: 2-3 Days | 12 Weeks
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm
30th Jan 2024, 22 July 2024

This qualification reflects the role of retail sales personnel involved in a defined range of tasks to sell and demonstrate beauty or cosmetic products. They follow known routines and procedures, and work under direct supervision. This qualification provides a pathway to work as a retail sales consultant in any business that sells beauty or cosmetic products and services. This can include beauty and hairdressing salons, retail outlets and department stores.
This course provides training in the fundamentals of beauty retail cosmetics and make-up services including:
Day Make-up
Evening & Special Occasion Make-up
Bridal & Photography Make-up
Advising on products & services
Financial Transactions
Infection Control & Safe Hygiene
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Why choose SCA?

To be awarded SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics, a student must complete a total of Fifteen (15) units of competency, consisting of:
Nine (9) core units, and;
Six (6) elective units
These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
SHBBMUP009 Design and apply make-up
SHBBCCS005 Advise on beauty products and services
SHBBCCS004 Demonstrate retail skin care products
SIRXIND003 Organise personal work requirements
SHBXCCS007 Conduct salon financial transactions
SHBXCCS008 Provide salon services to clients
SHBXIND003 Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment
SHBXWHS003 Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices
SIRXOSM002 Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms
SHBBINF002 Maintain infection control standards
SIRRINV001 Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRMER001 Produce visual merchandise displays
SHBBMUP010 Design and apply make-up for photography
SHBBRES003 Research and apply beauty industry information
BSBSUS211 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Entry Requirements
Students will need to demonstrate the Learning, Literacy and Numeracy skills required for this course prior to course commencement.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered via face-to-face teaching, demonstration, and practical application. Students experience a simulated workplace environment, with access to equipment, products and facilities reflecting industry practice.
2-3 Days Per Week | 12 Weeks
Day: 9:30am - 2:30pm

South Coast Academy offer payment plans for all courses and are an approved Smart and Skilled Funding Provider for our Certificate Level Qualifications.
Fee for Service
Course Cost
$4,495.00Course Deposit
$1,000.00Paid upon enrolment to secure spot in course
Payment Plan
Two (2) x monthly payments $1,747.50Charged on the first of every month.
Student Kits
The following kits are required for purchase for this course:
Make-up Brush Kit
Additional kits can be purchased for individual practice but are not required. You can find more information on student kits by clicking the button below.
Whats included
All teacher directed learning
Online Learner Management System (LMS)
Student Uniform & ID Card
Industry Product Training
All learning resources
All learning resources
Smart and Skilled Funding
SCA Offer funding options which are available for the Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics subject to eligibility. Please visit the Smart and Skilled website for further information.

The SHB20121 Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics is the perfect qualification to commence a career in make-up and retail cosmetics.
This qualification allows many options to work in a Spa or Salon, or a retail and beauty make-up counter in a store.
Potential career opportunities include:
Retail Cosmetic Consultant
Freelance Beauty & Make-up Artist
Beauty Consultant
SCA Recruitment Services
South Coast Academy offers a Recruitment Service to assist those in the Hair and Beauty industries looking for employment opportunities.
For Job Board Candidates and SCA Students, we offer:
Job Opportunity Notifications
Resume Writing Assistance
Interview Preparation
Job Ready Workshops focusing on presentation skills











