On the Job Training

SWC will help connect your current training methods to National Quality Training Framework standards. Training programs are designed to be competency based.

Tailored Courses

SWC tailors courses to the needs of your business, to maximise training and development of your staff.

Company Branded

All training workbooks are branded in your company's name and referred to your company's work practices and policy and procedures.

Course outline

This qualification reflects the role of pharmacy technicians who work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.

Duration

24 months

Mode of Delivery

On-the-Job Training or Distance Learning

SWC Training policy and procedures to online delivery

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:

  • have achieved the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support

or

  • have achieved the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

or

  • have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a hospital or health services pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support or HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support qualifications

or

  • have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy qualification.

 

Course structure