Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
SIR40216
BAA5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled technicians working in the dispensary area of community pharmacies. They have substantial depth of knowledge of pharmacy medicines and dispensing techniques.
When dispensing pharmacy medications, they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and their role is limited to those dispensing functions that do not require them to exercise professional pharmaceutical judgement or discretion. They may provide technical advice and support to pharmacy assistants.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in a community pharmacy as a dispensary technician or dispensary assistant.
Dispensary assistants and technicians are required to comply with federal, state or territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fourteen (14) units must be completed:- nine (9) core units
- five (5) elective units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIR Retail Services Training Package or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX79 | SIRCDIS007 | Administer dispensary computer systems and claims | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX84 | SIRCDIS001 | Assist customers with prescriptions | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX85 | SIRCDIS003 | Assist in dispensing prescriptions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWX81 | SIRCDIS006 | Maintain dispensary stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX92 | SIRCCCS002 | Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX71 | SIRCIND002 | Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX69 | SIRCINF001 | Use pharmacy practices for infection control | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AWX70 | SIRCIND001 | Work effectively in a community pharmacy | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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