Course Overview

This course is delivered by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ONLY

This qualification is designed for people experienced and currently employed in the pharmacy industry who wish to expand their skills and knowledge to be able to work autonomously under the broad supervision of a pharmacist in a pharmacy management role.

This role will equip you to manage the day to day retail operations of a pharmacy, managing staff, maintaining store safety and security and managing merchandising and store presentation.

This course is available to suitably experienced people currently employed in a pharmacy and will be delivered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Qualifications And Recognition

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

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
• Supervisor
• Store manager

Entry Requirements

• Good language and literacy skills

Pre-Requisites

There are no prerequisites for entry to this qualification

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Retail Management
• Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Management

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
HLTCSD306B	Respond effectively to difficult and challenging behaviour
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 analgesics 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
SIRXCCS003A	Coordinate interaction with customers
SIRXIND001A	Work effectively in a retail environment
SIRXINV001A	Perform stock control procedures
SIRXMER001A	Merchandise products
SIRXMGT003A	Lead and manage people
SIRXOHS001A	Apply safe working practices
SIRXOHS002A	Maintain store safety
SIRXOHS003A	Provide a safe working environment
SIRXRSK001A	Minimise theft
SIRXRSK002A	Maintain store security
SIRXSLS005A	Manage sales service and delivery

There are a selection of elective units to choose from in the area of pharmacy product knowledge, finance, human resource management and dispensary.