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National code: SIR20116

Certificate II in Community Pharmacy at TAFE Digital

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Online

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

8 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

15 hours per week

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

An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.

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.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice quiz

  • Skills assessments: case studies

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

  • 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.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

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.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you:

    • have a suitable work placement
  • Before you apply you will need to:

    • find a suitable workplace and provide the supervisor with the Host Workplace and Supervisor Guide: https://rebrand.ly/hsir2
  • Once this has been done, complete your application.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • to be self-directed in your learning
    • good Internet access
    • to be comfortable typing, using the Internet and Email, chatting to your teachers or others online, reading course content online,
    • to be comfortable using common software and uploading your assessments, including video files
  • Work Placement is a requirement of this course. You will need to complete:

    • around 188 hours of work placement in order to complete the practical aspects of the course. You should aim for a minimum of 4 hours work placement per week for the duration of the course.

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.

  • Participate in workplace health and safety HLTWHS001

  • Interact with pharmacy customers SIRCCCS001

  • Work effectively in a community pharmacy SIRCIND001

  • Use pharmacy practices for infection control SIRCINF001

Course delivery Studying Online

Choose when and where you study. Set your own pace, with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload. Access your learning management system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is a highly collaborative space that involves more than simply reading and consuming.

You will interact creatively with content, teachers and your peers, improving your overall engagement with the course. Teaching staff are available to provide you with support, enabling you meet your course outcomes.

You may need to attend a vocational placement, on campus assessment and/or a teacher might need to observe and assess you in a real or simulated environment. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • As an enrolled student with TAFE Digital you can access a range of support services to help you make the most out of your time as a student.

  • The careers counsellors at TAFE Digital can help you, whether you're currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in a course with your career direction, educational and vocational pathways or if you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your studies.

  • TAFE Digital offers great support to:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

  • students with a permanent or temporary disability

  • people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds

  • students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.

  • We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.

  • There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.

Student support

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  • 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