Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
SIR30116
AZZ9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled pharmacy assistants who use a range of well-developed service skills to identify and meet customer needs. They have sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services. Some pharmacy assistants may be involved in assisting with a limited range of dispensary activities.
They work with some independence, under limited supervision from others, but ultimately under the supervising pharmacist. They may provide technical advice and support to team members.
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
Nineteen (19) units must be completed:- eleven (11) core units
- eight (8) elective units consisting of:
- six (6) units from the list below
- two (2) 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.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
2. Elective Units
Eight (8) elective units must be completed, with at least six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J146 | SIR30112 | Certificate III in Community Pharmacy | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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