CERTIFICATE III IN COMMUNITY PHARMACY COURSE OVERVIEW This qualification reflects the role of skilled pharmacy assistants who use a range of welldeveloped service skills to identify and meet customer needs. They have sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services. Some pharmacy assistants may be involved in assisting with a limited range of dispensary activities. They work with some independence, under limited supervision from others, but ultimately under the supervising pharmacist. They may provide technical advice and support to team members. Pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state or territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. ELECTIVE UNITS Elective units will be negotiated at the time of enrolment. The following is a range of electives on offer: CHCDIV001 HLTWHS001 SIRCCCS002 SIRCDIS001 SIRCDIS003 SIRCIND001 SIRCIND002 SIRCINF001 SIRCPPA001 SIRCPPA002 SIRCPPA003 SIRCPPA004 SIRCPPA005 SIRCPPA006 SIRCPPA007 Work with diverse people Participate in workplace health and safety Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers Assist customers with prescriptions Assist in dispensing prescriptions Work effectively in a community pharmacy Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines Use pharmacy practices for infection control Assist customers with vitamins, minerals and supplements Assist customers with eye and ear care products Assist customers with first aid products Assist customers with oral care products Assist customers with cough and cold relief products Assist customers with skin and anti-fungal products Assist customers with pregnancy and maternal health products and services TAFE NSW New England Institute ABN No: 77 256 095 969 RTO No: 90001 NATIONAL COURSE CODE SIR30116 version 1 COST Fee exempt for eligible students $240 Concession fee for eligible students Up to $2,550 (GST free) NSW government subsidised fee $6,130 (GST free) Non-subsidised fee PAYMENT OPTIONS Pay course fee in full Pay course fee in instalments ENROL NOW Online at www.tne.edu.au Call 1800 448 176 Email info@tne.edu.au Visit your local campus
SIRCPPA008 SIRCPPA009 SIRCPPA010 SIRCPPA011 SIRCPPA013 SIRRINV001 SIRRINV002 SIRRMER001 SIRRRTF001 SIRXCEG003 SIRXSLS002 Assist customers with products for gastro-intestinal conditions Assist customers with allergy relief products Assist customers with analgesic and anti-inflammatory products Assist customers with baby and infant care products Assist customers with smoking cessation products Receive and handle retail stock Control stock Produce visual merchandise displays Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal Build customer relationships and loyalty Follow point-of-sale procedures RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING Recognition may allow you to complete your qualification faster. TAFE NSW recognises the skills and knowledge that you may have gained through previous studies, the workplace and life experiences. You may be entitled to gain recognition that will exempt you from attending one or more units. For further information about recognition, please contact TNE on 1800 448 176. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no entry requirements for this qualification. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Depending on the electives selected fro this course work experience in a Pharmacy is recommended. COURSE AVAILABILITY CAMPUS START DATE STUDY OPTIONS ATTENDANCE Armidale 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Bathurst 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Bathurst 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST Coonabarabran Conference from TAFE NSW Tamworth to a in Quirindi, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Coonabarabran. Coonabarabran 16 Robertson Street, Coonabarabran Cowra 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST
Dubbo College, Myall Street Dubbo College, Myall Street 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Forbes 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Glen Innes Grenfell Conference from TAFE NSW Tamworth to a in Quirindi, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Coonabarabran. Glen Innes 65 Grey Street, Glen Innes 6 February 2019 Part Time Day for 28 Weeks Attendance is at TAFE NSW Grenfell, Learning Centre, 9 Melyra Street. Gunnedah 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Gunnedah 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May selected TAFE NSW WEST Inverell 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Inverell 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May selected TAFE NSW WEST Lithgow 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST Lithgow Tafe 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Moree 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Moree 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May selected TAFE NSW WEST
Narrabri 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Narrabri 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Narrabri 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May selected TAFE NSW WEST Orange College, March Street Orange College, March Street 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST Parkes 1 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 1st May 2019. Tamworth to selected TAFE NSW WEST Parkes 7 February 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm via video conference from Quirindi Conference from TAFE NSW Tamworth to a in Quirindi, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Coonabarabran. Quirindi 123 Hawker Street, Quirindi Tamworth 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May at TAFE NSW Tamworth campus. Tamworth 2 May 2019 Part Time Day for 1 Year Your first class will start the week beginning 2nd May selected TAFE NSW WEST Tamworth 7 February 2019 Flexible for 1 Year Thursday 9:00am-3:30pm at TAFE NSW Tamworth Tenterfield Tenterfield 6 February 2019 Part Time Day for 28 Weeks Attendance is at TAFE NSW Tenterfield,, High Street. Conference from TAFE NSW Tamworth to a in Quirindi, Glen Innes, Tenterfield and Coonabarabran. Tenterfield High Street, Tenterfield
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To complete this course within the given timeframes, all learnes will be required to work through a pre-planned schedule. Learners will be required to demonstrate practical components of the course either in a real pharmacy work environment or attend workshops in a simulated pharmacy environment at TAFE NSW Tamworth Campus. This qualification reflects the role of skilled pharmacy assistants who use a range of well-developed service skills to identify and meet customer needs. They have sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services. Some pharmacy assistants may be involved in assisting with a limited range of dispensary activities. They work with some independence, under limited supervision from others, but ultimately under the supervising pharmacist. They may provide technical advice and support to team members. Pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state or territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER A requirement of your enrolment includes providing your USI (Unique Student Identifier). The USI register is an Australia-wide registry and provides ongoing access to your records and results. You can register and obtain your USI at www.usi.gov.au FEE INFORMATION A fee applies for most TAFE NSW courses and must be paid when you enrol. The amount you pay depends on the type of course you study and on your personal circumstances. NSW government subsidised fee This training is subsidised by the NSW Government and this fee is based on students who have been approved for training subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart and Skilled. To find out more about the Smart and Skilled fee structure, please visit the Smart and Skilled website at https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/how-much-will-your-course-cost/how-are-feesdetermined If you are not eligible for a subsidised place, you may be able to enrol and pay the non-subsidised fee. You may be entitled to a Concession or Exemption from the Fee and there are also Fee Free Scholarships available for 2017 for eligible learners. Our friendly Customer Support staff will be only too happy to assist with your study options. If you do not qualify for training subsidised by the NSW Government, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800 448 176 or call into your nearest Campus to find out how TAFE New England can assist you to achieve your study and career goals. Some details regarding specific offerings may not appear on this brochure - readers should consult the website for comprehensive information on all offerings: http://www.tne.edu.au/courses/coursedetails?mode=brochure&cid=sir30116-01v01