Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Qualification
National Code:
FBP20418
State Code:
BEF4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
18/12/2018
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
355
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 20/04/2022 Current Approved
1.00 18/12/2018 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for support roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Roles covered include equipment and facility cleaners, production machinery operators and packing line workers that work under routine supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.
Work must comply with good manufacturing practice, health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No 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:
- twelve (12) units of competency:
- five (5) core units, plus
- seven (7) 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:
- four (4) must be from electives Group A
- three (3) 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
OAM67 FBPPHM3004 Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment 25 Unit of competency
OAL62 FBPPHM2001 Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements 40 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
OAN27 FBPWHS2001 Participate in work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
OAN33 FBPOPR2071 Provide and apply workplace information 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODL43 FBPOPR2074 Carry out manual handling tasks 30 Unit of competency
ODL87 FBPOPR2076 Inspect and sort materials and product 20 Unit of competency
ODL84 FBPOPR3008 Load and unload tankers 20 Unit of competency
ODL10 FBPBPG2012 Operate a packaging process 40 Unit of competency
ODX75 FBPPHM3021 Operate a pharmaceutical production process 45 Unit of competency
OAM16 FBPBPG3002 Operate the labelling process 60 Unit of competency
OAN23 FBPPHM3003 Work in a controlled environment 55 Unit of competency
ODM31 FBPOPR2078 Work in a freezer storage area 20 Unit of competency
AVI99 TLIG2007 Work in a socially diverse environment 20 Unit of competency
ODM32 FBPOPR2079 Work with temperature controlled stock 30 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAO14 FBPOPR2070 Apply quality systems and procedures 30 Unit of competency
OCZ01 TLIA0019 Despatch stock 20 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
ODQ13 TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
ODP96 TLID0016 Operate a forklift 35 Unit of competency
OCY98 TLIA0024 Replenish stock 20 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OCE05 BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 55 Unit of competency
AVI82 TLIK2010 Use infotechnology devices in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
OAM99 FBPOPR2069 Use numerical applications in the workplace 20 Unit of competency
AVL04 TLIA2014 Use product knowledge to complete work operations 20 Unit of competency
BAX88 AMPX207 Vacuum pack product 80 Unit of competency
OCD94 BSBTWK201 Work effectively with others 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D679 FDF20211 Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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