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OverviewAbout this course
Make a difference to the health and lives of people in the community. Build foundational skills, broaden your knowledge of pharmacy medicine and be equipped to work as a pharmacy or dispensary assistant in accordance with industry standards.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Follow pharmacy procedures for scheduled medicines
Identify requirements for customer needs
Identify common medicines
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
Skills to work in a dispensary
The ability to assess customer needs through a knowledge of pharmacy medicine
An understanding of the necessary licensing and legislative requirements in the pharmaceutical industry
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must be currently working in a pharmacy and are required to provide proof of employment
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in pharmacy
Experience working in a pharmacy
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: pharmacy assistant, dispensary assistant and dispensary manager.
Licensing
There are no licensing requirements, however this unit incorporates the requirement for pharmacy and dispensary assistants to comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for the provision of scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3).
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in S2/S3 Pharmacy Training does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in S2/S3 Pharmacy Training does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units - 1
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.
Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only MedicinesSIRCIND002
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