Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers skills and knowledge required to package or pre-pack pharmaceutical products in dose administration containers under pharmacist direction. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to community pharmacy employees working as dispensary assistants. Work is carried out under direction of a pharmacist. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
SIRPPKS001A Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medicines SIRPDIS003A Assist in dispensary operations |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 |
Prepare to package medicine into dose administration aids. |
1.1 |
Follow safety requirements and personal hygiene procedures prior to commencing packing. |
1.2 |
Clean and prepare packing work area and equipment . |
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1.3 |
Identify dose administration and packaging documentation , instructions and procedures. |
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1.4 |
Identify and set up packaging containers , other consumables and equipment . |
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1.5 |
Confirm that dispensed customer medicine is available for packing. |
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2 |
Pack or pre-pack products. |
2.1 |
Fill dose administration containers to meet prescription requirements and pharmacist instructions. |
2.2 |
Prepare and attach labels to dose administration containers. |
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2.3 |
Complete dose administration aid documentation. |
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2.4 |
Check filled containers against documented requirements. |
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2.5 |
Present filled containers for verification by a pharmacist. |
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3 |
Complete dose administration activities |
3.1 |
Clean and store packaging equipment. |
3.2 |
Identify, reconcile and report any discrepancies between dispensed and packed medicines. |
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3.2 |
Maintain the dose administration work area to meet housekeeping requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Methods of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended. for example: |
Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Preparing dose administration aids must comply with: |
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Personal hygiene procedures may include: |
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Clean and prepare packing work area and equipment may include: |
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Dose administration and packaging documentation may include: |
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Packaging containers may include: |
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Equipment may be operated manually or automatically and may include: |
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Labels may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Community Pharmacy |
Competency field
Competency field |
Dispensary |