Course Overview

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work in a pharmacy. You will develop specialist product knowledge to support the customer and the pharmacist.

You will use your knowledge to support customers preventing and/or managing health conditions as well assisting in the dispensary, merchandising products and controlling stock. A pharmacy assistant at this level would provide a filter in the sale of pharmacy only medicine by identifying customer information and making referrals to the pharmacist.

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Pharmacy assistant.

Entry Requirements

• Language and literacy skills

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

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

Practical Placement
1 day per week for 5 weeks and 1 week block provides students with vital hands on experience.

RPL
Are you working currently in pharmacy but lack a formal qualification? The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program may enable you to gain recognition of your existing skills and experience, assisting you to achieve a qualification such as Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy. Your skills can be assessed through a variety of methods such as workplace visits, interview, third party report and existing certificates.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
• Diploma of Retail Management
• Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Management

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
HLTCSD306A	Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour
SIRPDS001A	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
SIRPPKS010A	Assist in the management of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines
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
SIRPPKS011A	Provide information, products and services on asthma
SIRPPKS012A	Provide information, products and services on blood pressure
SIRPPKS013A	Provide information, products and services on complementary medicine
SIRPPKS013A	Provide information, products and services on diabetes
SIRPPKS014A	Provide information, products and services on diet, nutrition and weight management
SIRPPKS015A	Provide information, products and services on smoking cessation
SIRPPKS020A	Provide information, products and services on wound care
TAADEL301A	Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
SIRPMER001A	Market and promote pharmacy products and services area
SIRXSLS004A	Build relationships with customers
SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology
SIRPDIS002A	Deliver prescription medicines to customers outside the pharmacy
SIRXQUA001A	Develop innovative ideas at work
SIRXFIN001A	Balance Point of Sale terminal