Certificate II in Community Pharmacy

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Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
SIR20112 Certificate II in Community Pharmacy
Classroom based - Part time Maroochydore
Course summary
Maroochydore : Classroom based - Part time : Starts on 27-01-2015
Full fee: $3,564
Careers: Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Outcome: Certificate II
“Contact Us”
Please contact TAFE Queensland East Coast to determine your eligibility for this program before you are able to
enrol. An interview with teaching staff may be required in person or over the phone. Please call 1300 656 188 for
more information.
Certificate I and II level Programs are available at a government subsidised rate for students who require training to
address skill gaps prior to enrolment in Certificate 3 and above training; or where industry endorses the individual
enrolment leading to an employment outcome. All students seeking subsidy will need to attend an information
session or personal consultation to have an individual training and support plan developed.
Course details
If you're interested in becoming a pharmacy assistant the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy is the program
you're looking for. When selling pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines, the pharmacy assistant provides a filter
to identify customer information and requirements for referral to the pharmacist.
You will learn about:
serving and interacting with customers
merchandising products and controlling stock
how to understand the product range and the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy assistants and
pharmacists
communicating with customers to identify needs and provide appropriate product advice and/or referral.
This program includes the legally required qualification to be able to sell Schedule 2 and 3 medications.
Further study: As you complete your Certificate II in Community Pharmacy you also have the exciting opportunity
to undertake an additional 4 retail units that would give you a 'dual qualification' in both Certifiate II Community
Pharmacy and Certificate III Retail Operations. The 4 units are completed within your 20 week course and attract
an additional fee. Please call 1300 656 188 for details. The additional 4 units are;
SIRXSLS002A Advise on products and services
SIRXMER202 Plan, create and maintain displays
SIRXWHS302 Maintain store safety
SIRXSLS303 Build relationships with customers
Career prospects:
Pharmacy assistant
Hours of study:
Intakes: February and July
Delivery: Face to face
Orientation: Tuesday 27 January, 2015. 9:00am - 12:00pm. Room MD3.10
Term 1 Timetable: Wednesday, 8:30am - 2:00pm. Thursday, 8:30am - 11:30am. Friday, 8:30am - 2:00pm. 1 day
of compulsory work experience
Term 2 Timetable: Thursday, 8:30am - 11:30am. 2 days of compulsory work experience
Duration: 20 weeks
Location: 170 Horton Parade, Maroochydore
Resources required:
Student Services Fee: $43.50 (This is a non-refundable charge)
Entry requirements
You must be at least 16 years of age prior to the course start date to undertake this course.
You must have successfully completed year 10 (or equivalent), or have relevant experience and/or qualifications
that indicate likely success in completing the course.
Please note: Before making a decision to study your chosen course at TAFE Queensland East Coast, carefully
read the information on the website including the Refund Policy. You should also consider your ability to commit to
study, including what extra support you might need to be successful; whether you can seek recognition of prior
learning or credit transfer, to shorten your training time. For more details please review the TAFE Queensland
student rules; email us at [email protected] or talk to a Student Services Officer on 1300 656
188.
Information is correct at time of creation but may change without notice. Program commencement may be
contingent on minimum enrolment numbers being achieved.
TAFE Queensland East Coast regularly updates programs to ensure the latest training package is offered. In doing
so, some programs may be in the process of registration. Registration will be sought for the new National Training
Package qualifications when they become available, at which time students will be transitioned to the new program
as soon as it is feasible.
Units
SIRXCCS201 Apply point-of-sale handling procedures (Core)
SIRXWHS101 Apply safe work practices (Core)
SIRXCOM101 Communicate in the workplace to support team and customer outcomes (Core)
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures (Core)
SIRXMER201 Merchandise products (Core)
SIRXRSK201 Minimise loss (Core)
SIRCIND201 Operate in a community pharmacy framework (Core)
SIRXCLM101 Organise and maintain work areas (Core)
SIRCHCS201 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines (Core)
SIRXIND101 Work effectively in a customer service environment (Core)
SIRCPPK201 Assist customers seeking commonly requested vitamins, minerals and supplements (Elective)
SIRCPPK202 Assist customers seeking eye and ear products (Elective)
SIRCPPK203 Assist customers seeking first aid and wound care products (Elective)
SIRCPPK205 Assist customers seeking to relieve cough and cold symptoms (Elective)
SIRCPPK206 Assist customers seeking to relieve skin and fungal conditions (Elective)
SIRXCCS202 Interact with customers (Elective)
SIRXINV001A Perform stock control procedures (Elective)
SIRXSLS201 Sell products and services (Elective)
There may be one or more elective competencies, these may differ between TAFE regions. Please contact the
region for more information.
Last updated on 16 December 2014