Qualification Outline
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Certificate I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Certificate I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDF10210
S761
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Transition (Deleted)
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 I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is an introductory Qualification to pharmaceutical manufacturing that provides basic skills relevant to this sector. The Qualification is designed for application in a highly supervised context, such as VET in schools, induction to industry, or other equivalent introduction environments.
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 eight (8) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.Total units must include a minimum of four (4) units coded FDF.
- four (4) core units
- four (4) electives units
- two (2) Group A elective units
- two (2) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- units packaged in any Certificate I or II Food Processing Training Package qualification
- units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level or Certificate II level (maximum one (1) unit)
1. Core Units
Four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4588 | FDFOP1010A | Communicate workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4675 | FDFPH1001A | Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4573 | FDFOHS1001A | Work safely | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) of the four (4) units required to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W062 | FDF10203 | Certificate I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships