Course Overview

This qualification is designed for people wanting to gain employment in a pharmacy as a general pharmacy assistant. Pharmacy assistants not only deliver customer service but also need to have a general knowledge of pharmacy and general health products.

This course will help you to be able to serve/interact with customers, merchandise products, control stock, understand the range of products, be able to communicate with customers identifying needs and provide appropriate advice or referral.

This course includes practical placement so you can develop your skills in a real life environment to complement the high quality training you will receive at GippsTAFE.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

This course is only offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

Pharmacy Assistant

Entry Requirements

• Good language and literacy skills
• Attendance at an interview may be required

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes written work, online research, oral presentations and class participation.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate III in Community Pharmacy
• Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
SIRPDIS001A	Accept prescriptions and deliver medicine
SIRPPKS001A	Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines
SIRPPKS002A	Identify, locate and sell products related to allergies
SIRPPKS003A	Identify, locate and sell analgesic and anti-inflammatory products
SIRPPKS005A	Identify, locate and sell cough and cold products
SIRPPKS006A	Identify, locate and sell eye, ear and oral care products
SIRPPKS007A	Identify, locate and sell products for gastro-intestinal conditions
SIRPPKS008A	Identify, locate and sell first aid and wound care products
SIRPPKS009A	Identify, locate and sell products for skin and fungal conditions
SIRXCCS001A	Apply point-of-sale handling procedures
SIRXCCS002A	Interact with customers
SIRXCLM001A	Organise and maintain work areas
SIRXCOM001A	Communicate in the workplace
SIRXIND001A	Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXINV001A	Perform stock control procedures
SIRXMER001A	Merchandise products
SIRXOHS001A	Apply safe working practices
SIRXRSK001A	Minimise theft
SIRXSLS001A	Sell products and Services
Elective Units
Computer Operations and ICT Management
SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology
Dispensary
SIRPDIS002A	Deliver prescription medicines to customers outside the pharmacy
Finance
SIRXFIN001A	Balance point-of-sale terminal
Community Pharmacy: Product
SIRPPKS004A	Identify, locate and sell baby and infant products
Retail Product Knowledge
SIRXRPK001A	Recommend health and nutritional products and services
SIRXRPK002A	Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services