Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FBP30818
BEF7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2018 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for production and packaging roles carried out under broad supervision within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with good manufacturing practice, health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- five (5) core units, plus
- eleven (11) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualifications’ Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- five (5) must be from group A
- four (4) must be from group B
- two (2) from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAL95 | FBPPHM3001 | Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAM67 | FBPPHM3004 | Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUK29 | BSBWHS301 | Maintain workplace safety | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAN86 | FBPPHM3002 | Operate a pharmaceutical production process | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAN23 | FBPPHM3003 | Work in a controlled environment | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S767 | FDF30210 | Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ8 | FBP30821 | Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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