TAFE Queensland
4 terms
Launch your career in retail cosmetics with this entry-level Certificate II. Learn makeup application, beauty product knowledge, and customer service skills through hands-on training in industry-standard salon environments. Perfect for those seeking employment as a retail cosmetics assistant.
You should have basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills equivalent to Year 10 level, or be 16 years or older with relevant experience. A Skills Check in English, Maths, and Digital Technology (benchmark level 2) is recommended. You must be comfortable providing and receiving treatments from other students. Access to reliable internet and a computer with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader is required. You'll need to purchase a makeup kit (approximately $100-$400 depending on pathway) and TAFE Queensland branded uniform items.
Core units include: Demonstrate retail skin care products, Advise on beauty products and services, Design and apply make-up, Conduct salon financial transactions, Comply with organisational requirements in personal services, Communicate as part of a salon team, Apply safe hygiene and health practices, Organise personal work requirements, and Maintain ethical standards using social media. Elective units cover specialized skills such as cosmetic tanning application, lash and brow services, eyelash extensions, makeup for photography, remedial camouflage makeup, nail art, retail stock handling, visual merchandising, and customer sales techniques.
TAFE Queensland is a leading vocational education provider with industry-standard facilities including public beauty salons for real-world learning. With multiple campus locations across Queensland and flexible study options, TAFE offers practical, hands-on training combining classroom learning with authentic workplace environments. The provider's experienced educators deliver job-ready training with direct pathways to employment and further study opportunities.
Graduates can pursue careers as retail cosmetic assistants, retail sales consultants, and beauty consultants in cosmetics retail environments. The qualification provides a foundation for advancement into Certificate III in Beauty Services or other beauty industry roles. With stable job growth expected in retail sales, successful completion opens doors to employment in beauty retailers, department stores, and cosmetics companies across Queensland and beyond.
