Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
3 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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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
Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.
$6,270
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
Proposed timetable What 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 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.
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Knowledge assessments: short answer, research tasks, multiple-choice questions
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Skills assessments: projects, case studies
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Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
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Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
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Third-party employer report
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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.
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There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. As a trainee, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.
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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:
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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.
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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 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
Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers SIRCCCS002
Assist customers with prescriptions SIRCDIS001
Work effectively in a community pharmacy SIRCIND001
Course delivery Combination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, 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.
Wollongbar
TAFE NSW Wollongbar is located between Lismore and Ballina in northern New South Wales, in a region known for its rich farmlands, producinge a variety of sub-tropical fruit crops. Featuring a state-of-the-art education and training facility, TAFE NSW Wollongbar is committed to educating, enriching and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of an ever-changing local community.
Campus address
61 Sneaths Rd, Wollongbar NSW 2477
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.
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Automotive panel-beating workshop with spray-painting booth
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Construction and building staging area
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Cookery training kitchen and outdoor training kitchen with pizza oven and barbeque
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Design and fashion studios
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Flexible learning space capable of hosting up to 400
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Fully equipped automotive workshop for servicing motorcycles, light and heavy vehicles
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Fully functioning training laboratory
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Hair, beauty and massage training academy
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Horticulture training facilities, that includes:
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Glasshouse
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Greenhouse
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Golf course and putting green
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Farm
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Laboratory
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Nursery
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Tennis court
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Mobile kitchen hospitality vanPlumbing sandpit and workshop area
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Simulated aircraft cabin crew training facilities
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Simulated aircraft ground crew training facilities
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Simulated airport security training facilities
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Student-run training cafe
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.
- 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
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au