Package pharmaceutical products

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:34 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTPH306C

State Code
D8418

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
25/03/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/08/2011

Field of Education

089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution

Original Release Date

01/08/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to package and/or pre-package pharmaceutical products according to Australia's NCCTG Guidelines for Preparation of Pharmaceuticals in Hospitals and national guidelines/legislation on the filling of dose administration containers

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare packing/pre packing process

1.1 Comply with dress code, safety requirements and personal hygiene procedures prior to entering the packaging/pre-packaging area
1.2 Clean and prepare work area according to work specifications
1.3 Obtain and interpret pre-packing documentation and instructions from authorised person according to packaging/pre-packaging specifications
1.4 Identify, clean, prepare and set packaging/pre-packaging machinery
1.5 Obtain appropriate packaging/pre-packaging materials according to stock issuing procedures

2. Allocate bulk product/medicine to machinery/pre-packing apparatus

2.1 Obtain and prepare approved bulk product/medicine
2.2 Allocate bulk product/medicine to packaging machine/pre-packing apparatus according to instructions from an authorised person
2.3 Allocate sufficient packaging/pre-packaging materials to the work area

3. Pack or pre-pack products

3.1 Initiate line opening procedures
3.2 Pack or pre-pack products according to standard operating procedures
3.3 Apply in-process controls and record results
3.4 Report deviations to authorised person
3.5 Take corrective action according to instructions from an authorised person
3.6 Operate packaging machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

4. Conduct quality control

4.1 Obtain approval from authorised person at designated points in the packaging/pre-packaging process according to batch record
4.2 Obtain relevant documentation and check product specifications according to batch documentation
4.3 Reconcile and verify packaging/pre-packaging materials under supervision of an authorised person
4.4 Submit sample where appropriate

5. Shut down packaging/pre-packaging process

5.1 Complete packaging/pre-packaging documentation and forward according to standard operating procedures
5.2 Note discrepancies in labels and documentation
5.3 Reconcile number of labels printed with number used and discard excess
5.4 Note and report discrepancies in equipment functioning and take corrective action according to the instructions of an authorised person
5.5 Alert authorised person of excess materials
5.6 Clean machinery and equipment according to standard operating procedures
5.7 Obtain final approval from the pharmacist before releasing packed/pre-packed medicines/product to storage areas

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
C5105	HLTPH6A	Package and/or pre-pack pharmaceutical products	Unit of competency
C9422	HLTPH306B	Package pharmaceutical products	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD256	HLTPH307A	Pack pharmaceutical products	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D041	HLT31407	Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support	Qualification