Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDF30210
S767
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Qualification covers the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing specialisation.
Job Roles
The Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing targets those requiring team leader and higher production skills for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. It builds upon industry specific skills and knowledge and allows greater emphasis on leadership, problem solving as well as increased technical ability.
Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.
Many Units in this Qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the Unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace should be selected as part of this Qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires the achievement of sixteen (16) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.Total units must include a minimum of nine (9) units coded FDF.
- four (4) core units
- twelve (12) elective units
- one (1) Group A elective unit
- five (5) Group B elective units. The Group B selection may include the unit not previously selected from Group A.
- six (6) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective units, not previously selected
- Group C elective units (maximum of 3 units)
- units packaged at Group A in FDF20210 Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (maximum of 5)
- units packaged at FDF40210 Certificate in IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (maximum of 3)
- units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level (maximum 1 unit), Ce
1. Core Units
Four (4) units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4575 | FDFOHS3001A | Contribute to OHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4690 | FDFPH3001A | Monitor and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice procedures | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4652 | FDFOP2064A | Provide and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4656 | FDFOP3004A | Operate interrelated processes in a packaging system | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D4655 | FDFOP3003A | Operate interrelated processes in a production system | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Three units to be completed.
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4651 | FDFOP2063A | Apply quality systems and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1013 | BSBSMB402A | Plan small business finances | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8974 | MSACMS201A | Sustain process improvements | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group C Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C891 | FDF30203 | Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF7 | FBP30818 | Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships