Online Schedule and Information for Certificate III in Community Pharmacy |
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Course start date: |
Anytime |
Structure: |
Four (4) modules in total. You will be provided access to One (1) online module on commencement. This will contain complete instructions. Once first module is completed or once 4 months has passed (whichever comes first), you will be provided access to your second online module. This will also contain complete instructions. Contact with the trainer is available throughout your course. |
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Your place, any place |
Support: |
Qualified trainer support by phone and email. Face to face option available Unlimited email support, up to 2 hours of telephone support per module |
Duration: |
4 - 24 months self paced. The recommended pace is 1 module every 12 weeks. This is only a recommendation. Modules are not of equal size and as such, less time may be required for some modules. |
Flexibility Options: |
Add required number of face to face meetings with your trainer Switch to print option at any time. Additional phone support optional
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Correspondence Schedule and Information for Certificate III in Community Pharmacy |
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Course start date: |
Anytime |
Structure: |
Four (4) modules in total. Module One (1) will be posted with complete instructions. Once Module One is complete and sent back to us for assessing, or once 4 months has passed (whichever one comes first) your second module will be posted to you with completed instructions. Contact with your trainer is available throughout your course. |
Location: |
Your place |
Support: |
Qualified trainer support by phone and email. Face to face option available Unlimited email support, up to 1 hour of telephone support per module |
Duration: |
4-12 months self-paced. The recommended pace is 1 mondule every 12 weeks. Please note: This is only a recommendation. Modules are not of equal size and as such, less time may be required for some module. |
Flexibility Options:
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Add required number of face to face meetings with your trainer Complete some units online Additional phone support optional |
The course consists of Nineteen (19) units of competency comprising of Eleven (11) core units and Eight (8) elective units. Just Careers Training (JCT) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 91413) that has developed a program that meets the requirements of this qualification; all these units of competency are well suited to a role within a pharmacy store.
Job Roles and titles vary, possible job titles relevant to this qualification may include:
* Dispensary Assistant requires choice of Dispensary Unit - additional rules and fees apply for this unit.
The units of competency making up our current program are grouped in 4 modules.
Module 1 is comprised of the unit SIRCIND002 Support the Supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines. This Unit is a pre-requisite unit for other units in this program (marked with an asterix below). This means that while other units may be commenced at the same time or before this unit, the requirements of these units will not be met until competency has been achieved in the pre-requisite unit.
The units of competency listed below are available as part of the qualification. Other units may be chosen to suit organisation, role and/or career pathway.
Other units may be available. Please speak to a Just Careers Training representative for further information.
This program (SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy) is designed for both those already working in a Community Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant, as well as those who would like to persue a career in Community Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant. Pharmacy Assistants meet, greet and assist customers that visit community pharmacies and provide essential support for these customers. They also support the care provided by the Pharmacist and the pharmacy in general.
There are no educational prerequisites for entry into this training program.
The course consists of Nineteen (19) units of competency comprising of Eleven (11) core units and Eight (8) elective units. These units are delivered in 4 modules. Just Careers Training (JCT) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 91413) that has developed a program that meets the requirements of this qualification; all these units of competency are well suited to a role within a pharmacy store.
This course is available by distance learning (online or print corrospondence). This involves being provided with training materials for completion online or by post.
This course is also available as a Face to Face course that involves attending for scheduled classes at our specially equipped training centre. All options require a work placement. Please click on the tabs above for further detailed information. If you believe you have the skills and knowledge you could also consider Recognition of Prior Learning.
Some assessments will require a workplace to be completed . Assessment methods may include:
If you are currently employed in a community pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant (or similar) then you may use your current workplace to complete the workplace assessments.
If you are not currently working within a Community Pharmacy, then you will have to arrange some work experience (minimum of 120 hours) with a Community Pharmacy. You may commence the course prior to securing your work placement, however you will not be able to complete the progranm without completing your work placement (you will have 12 months to meet all of the course requirements). We may be able to assist you in sourcing a suitable work placement, however this is your responsibility. We can also provide you with an Employer Pack which contains a letter of introduction and Insurance Cover.
Each module requires a workplace in order to complete all of the assessments. The work placement requirement may be increased or decreased for certain people depending on their circumstances.
You will be supported throughout the entire program by our qualified trainers, our great administration and customer service staff. The program includes unlimited email support along with telephone support.
Once complete, successful participants can further their skills and knowledge by undertaking other qualifications such as Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy , Certificate IV in Retail, and other suitable Certificate III and Certificate IV qualifications.