Skill set Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:29 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:29 AM AWST
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Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Skill set
National Code
SIRSS00012
SIRSS00012
State Code
AD514
AD514
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
31/03/2016
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/10/2021
Transition Date
—
Nominal Hours
225
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Pathway Information
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Skill Set Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
have achieved the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
or
have relevant industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, and
have a statement of attainment in the unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
have achieved the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
or
have relevant industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, and
have a statement of attainment in the unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
Target Group
Suggested words for statement of attainment
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX79 | SIRCDIS007 | Administer dispensary computer systems and claims | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX84 | SIRCDIS001 | Assist customers with prescriptions | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX85 | SIRCDIS003 | Assist in dispensing prescriptions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWX82 | SIRCDIS004 | Assist in preparing dose administration aids | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWX81 | SIRCDIS006 | Maintain dispensary stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX71 | SIRCIND002 | Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | 35 | Unit of competency |