Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom on campus
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
3 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
6 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
2 hours
Fee details
Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.
$3,890
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
Proposed timetable What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
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Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice quiz
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Skills assessments: case studies
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Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
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Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
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Submission of a logbook
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
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To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following requirements:
- Learners will be required to demonstrate skills in a pharmacy work environment or simulated pharmacy environment. Learners will need access to a computer, internet, webcam, headset and a recording device (mobile phone).
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
- There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
- There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 4 core and 8 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Use pharmacy practices for infection control SIRCINF001
Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001
Interact with pharmacy customers SIRCCCS001
Work effectively in a community pharmacy SIRCIND001
Course delivery Virtual classroom, on campus
You will attend a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre to connect with your teachers and other students in a virtual classroom where you will participate in learning activities via video or web conferencing technology. Much like a regular class, you will have scheduled times of attendance. Depending on what you are studying, your course may also include some online units or practice training though our network of Mobile Training Units.
Parkes
Centrally located on Bushman Street, TAFE NSW Parkes focuses on tailoring its training programs to meet the needs of the community, giving graduates the best skills and qualifications for successful placement in the local workforce. Training specialties include aged care, business, computing, children’s services, foundation skills, hospitality, library information services, community services and welding.
Campus address
25 Bushman Street Parkes 2870
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Parkes Station is 1100 metres from campus.
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
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Computer labs
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Conference rooms
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Library
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Various specialist classrooms
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au