Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Virtual classroom on campus
Duration
Course duration Time required to complete this course.
5 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
13th Oct 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
16th Jun 2023
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
12 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.
4 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther 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.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice questions
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Third-party employer report
The assessments you complete may depend on your campus location. Please check your preferred study location for additional information.
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.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
- 40 hours of work placement will need to be undertaken in a pharmacy industry workplace that meets Pharmacy Board of Australia, industry standards for dispensary operations and include a Pharmacist to interact with while undertaking your placement.
Learners will be required to demonstrate skills in a pharmacy work environment or a simulated pharmacy environment. Learners will need access to 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.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency , including 11 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.
Provide and promote services to pharmacy customersSIRCCCS002
Assist customers with products for gastro-intestinal conditionsSIRCPPA008
Use pharmacy practices for infection controlSIRCINF001
Assist customers with prescriptionsSIRCDIS001
Course deliveryVirtual 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.
Bathurst
Located on Panorama Avenue, TAFE NSW Bathurst has a wide range of practical courses available that are aimed at training and placing students into suitable positions in the local workforce. Courses include bricklaying, children's services, communication, media, design, digital media, fitness, human resources management, refrigeration, air conditioning, hair, beauty and welfare courses. TAFE NSW Bathurst also offers library services, counselling, online study help, disability support, Aboriginal support, study pathways and career advice.
Campus address
Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Bathurst Station is 2800 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.
Computer labs
Conference rooms
Library
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.
- Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- 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