Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
FDF20211
D679
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/09/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This Qualification covers the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing specialisation.
Job Roles
The Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing targets those working within production or production support roles, such as packing within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. This Qualification is designed for application in supervised environments where the work is predictable with some basic problem solving requirements.
Additional Qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the Qualification level.
Many Units in this Qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the Unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace should be selected as part of this Qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this Qualification is based on:
the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires the achievement of twelve (12) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.Total units must include a minimum of seven (7) units coded FDF.
Four (4) Core units
Eight (8) Elective units
Elective selection must include:
- five (5) Group A elective units
Three (3) remaining elective units may be selected from:
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Group B elective units
- units from this Training Package, any other nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate II (maximum 2 units),and Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit)
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4676 | FDFPH2001A | Apply Good Manufacturing Practice procedures | 54 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D4574 | FDFOHS2001A | Participate in OHS processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4652 | FDFOP2064A | Provide and apply workplace information | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) of the eight (8) units required must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S763 | FDF20210 | Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEF4 | FBP20418 | Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships