Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
SIR40116
AZZ7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 28/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/10/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior pharmacy assistants who use sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services. Some senior pharmacy assistants may take a lead role in coordinating front of pharmacy business activities.
Depending on the job role, they work under the overall or direct supervision of a pharmacist, and may have team leading or supervisory responsibilities.
Senior pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state or territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:- Three (3) core units
- Eleven (11) elective units consisting of:
- Eight (8) units from the list below
- Three (3) units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIR Retail Services 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: Unit marked with an asterisk * on TGA includes prerequisite unit SIRXCEG008 Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX91 | SIRCCPM001 | Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUI57 | BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Eleven (11) elective units must be completed, with at least eight (8) chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J149 | SIR40112 | Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
have achieved the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
or
have relevant industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, and
have a statement of attainment in the unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
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