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    National code: SIR30116

    Certificate III in Community Pharmacy at Bourke

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    Class details

    Schedule Pace and number of hours.

    Full 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.

    • 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 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.

    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.

    Bourke

    Situated near the beautiful banks of the Darling River on the traditional land of the Ngemba people, TAFE NSW Bourke is an outback educational hub that specialises in Aboriginal health and welfare training. While the town of Bourke is known as the gateway to Australia's outback, TAFE NSW Bourke is a gateway to opportunity, with courses delivering the essential skills and modern knowledge needed for the jobs of the future.

    Campus address

    48 Oxley Street Bourke 2840

    Parking on campus grounds is available.

    Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

    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.

    • Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    • SatClosed
    • SunClosed