Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics
SHB20121
BHJ6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 16/12/2021 | Current | Approved |
Description
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.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units must be completed:- Nine (9) core units
- Six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- One (1) unit from Group A: Infection control
- Five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from Group B: General electives
- up to two (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.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR22 | SHBBCCS005 | Advise on beauty products and services | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ96 | SHBXWHS003 | Apply safe hygiene, health and work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ99 | SHBXIND005 | Communicate as part of a salon team | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR01 | SHBXIND003 | Comply with organisational requirements within a personal services environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ87 | SHBXCCS007 | Conduct salon financial transactions | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODQ91 | SHBBCCS004 | Demonstrate retail skin care products | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODR27 | SHBBMUP009 | Design and apply make-up | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBG11 | SIRXOSM002 | Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWX13 | SIRXIND003 | Organise personal work requirements | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Infection Control Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from Group A Infection Control.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODR42 | SHBBINF002 | Maintain infection control standards | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ65 | HLTINF005 | Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments | 70 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group B general elective unit list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE15 | BSBSUS211 | Participate in sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| ODR32 | SHBBSKS006 | Pierce ear lobes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWX46 | SIRRMER001 | Produce visual merchandise displays | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX48 | SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODR24 | SHBBRES003 | Research and apply beauty industry information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBG14 | SIRXOSM003 | Use social media and online tools | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZZ4 | SHB20116 | Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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