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Course information
Type
Virtual classroom on campusA mix of live online classes and on campus training.
Focus
Community PharmacyCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
5 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
18 Jul 2022First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
6 Apr 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
12 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
4 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when this course opens for enrolment.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Tuesday with day classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
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 gives you real experience and develops your skills.
To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to be able to meet the following work placement requirements:
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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.
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Learners will be required to demonstrate skills in pharmacy work environment or a simulated pharmacy environment. Learners will need access to a computer, internet, webcam, headset, and a recording device (mobile phone).
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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 III in Community Pharmacy qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency , including 11 core and 8 speciality units.
Core units - 11
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.
Assist customers with prescriptionsSIRCDIS001
Assist customers with cough and cold relief productsSIRCPPA005
Assist customers with skin and anti-fungal productsSIRCPPA006
Participate in workplace health and safetyHLTWHS001
Course delivery
Virtual classroom (on campus)
Learn virtually by attending a TAFE NSW campus or Connected Learning Centre. Like learning on campus, you will receive a timetable of when to attend virtually. You'll use video or web conferencing technology to connect to your virtual classroom with your teacher and other students.
Depending on your course, you may also complete some of your training online, or through our network of Mobile Training Units, which give you access to practical training and simulated environments.
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Campus facilities
Limited free parking
Bike racks
Digital library services
Student kitchenette
Vending machines
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
Yarning circle
Assisted listening system
All gender toilet
Accessible toilet
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