Unit of competency Outline

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Dispense pharmaceutical raw materials

Dispense pharmaceutical raw materials

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPPHM3011
State Code
OAM65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to weigh, measure and label non-bulk ingredients to meet batch requirements in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.The unit applies to individuals who apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and operating principles to the dispensing of raw materials. Individuals work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to dispense raw materials
  • 1.1 Confirm material status, type, quality clearance and quantities
  • 1.2 Identify, rectify and report contamination or non-compliance issues according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm availability of measuring and weighing equipment to meet dispensing requirements
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment and contamination prevention clothing according to workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Supply containers, bags and labels according to batch and production requirements
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start checks according to workplace requirements
2. Measure and weigh raw materials
  • 2.1 Weigh and measure non-bulk ingredients and additives according to batch and production requirements
  • 2.2 Monitor accuracy of measuring and dispensing equipment
  • 2.3 Identify and report out of limit equipment operation according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Label dispensed ingredients according to batch and production requirements
  • 2.5 Maintain work area according to workplace cleaning standards
  • 2.6 Conduct process according to workplace safety and environmental requirements
3. Shut down the dispensing process
  • 3.1 Confirm the workplace procedures for shutting down the process
  • 3.2 Safely shut down the process
  • 3.3 Clean dispensing equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Report unacceptable equipment and utensil condition
  • 3.5 Reconcile dispensed materials
  • 3.6 Complete records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4684 FDFPH2009A Dispense pharmaceutical raw materials Unit of competency