Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
SIR20107
S571
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 26/02/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent to work at entry level in a community pharmacy. Typical functions within the community pharmacy industry for those who achieve this level of competency include serving and interacting with customers, merchandising products and controlling stock, understanding the product range and the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy assistants and pharmacists, communicating with customers to identify needs and provide appropriate product advice and/or referral.
The work role of the community pharmacy assistant is defined by the pharmacy registering authorities (state and territory Pharmacy Boards). When selling pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines, the pharmacy assistant provides a filter to identify customer information and requirements for referral to the pharmacist.
The structure of this qualification recognises the diversity of business models that characterise the community pharmacy industry. It supports multi-skilling and participation in work teams as appropriate to the size and structure of the business.
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship pathway.
Job roles
Pharmacy assistant
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve a Certificate II in Community Pharmacy, 22 units must be completed:all 19 core units
3 elective units from those listed or another endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Note: in all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification (as per the AQF descriptors).
1. Core Units
all 19 core units
2. Elective Units
3 Elective units - below is an example
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S6040 | SIRPPKS004A | Identify, locate and sell baby and infant care products | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S6186 | SIRXRPK002A | Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S6185 | SIRXRPK001A | Recommend health and nutritional products | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| N086 | WRP20102 | Certificate II in Community Pharmacy | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J143 | SIR20112 | Certificate II in Community Pharmacy | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 14 February 2008.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships