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    National code: SIR30116

    Certificate III in Community Pharmacy at Bourke

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    Class details

    Schedule Available in both full-time and part-time modes.

    Variable

    Delivery Method of course delivery.

    Combination

    Duration

    Course duration This represents the duration when studying in full-time mode.

    5 months

    Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

    15th Jul 2021

    End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

    7th Apr 2022

    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.

    5 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 at TAFE NSW Bourke, Connected Learning Centre on Thursday from 9.00am to 3:30pm. 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.

    • There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As a trainee, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

    • If you are enrolling as a non-trainee, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

    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 can demonstrate practical components of the course either in a real pharmacy work environment or in a simulated pharmacy environment. Learners will need a USB and a recording device (mobile phone).

    • To successfully complete this course, work placement is not compulsory however is highly recommended in a pharmacy.

    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.

    • Assist customers with prescriptionsSIRCDIS001

    • Provide and promote services to pharmacy customersSIRCCCS002

    • Assist customers with products for gastro-intestinal conditionsSIRCPPA008

    • Assist customers with allergy relief productsSIRCPPA009

    Course deliveryCombination study

    Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

    Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

    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