Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification covers the pharmaceutical manufacturing specialisation.
Job Roles The Certificate I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is an introductory qualification to pharmaceutical manufacturing that provides basic skills relevant to this sector. The qualification is designed for application in a highly supervised context, such as VET in schools, induction to industry, or other equivalent introduction environments.
Pathways into the qualification Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification After achieving this qualification, candidates may move into employment in a pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprise and undertake the FDF20210 Certificate II in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or any other suitable qualification.
Additional qualification advice
Units selected from other Training Packages must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Many units in this qualification assume a basic level of mathematics equivalent to a school sector Year 10 standard. If a student does not possess this level of mathematics then the unit FDFOP2061A Use numerical applications in the workplace should be selected as part of this qualification.
Note: AgriFood Skills Australia expects that the design of any training delivery and assessment program to support the achievement of this qualification is based on:
- the context required by the industry and/or enterprise
- a holistic and integrated training delivery and assessment plan that identifies learning activities and evidence required
- flexible delivery options including on-the-job and work-based training that support the development of competency.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , Legislative , Regulatory or Certification Considerations There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, all work must comply with Good Manufacturing Practice, occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Certificate I in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
This qualification requires the achievement of eight (8 ) units of competency in accordance with the following rules.
Total units must include a minimum of four (4 ) units coded FDF .
Four (4 ) Core units
Four (4 ) Electives units
Elective selection must include :
- Two (2) Group A elective units
Two (2 ) remaining elective units may be selected from :
- Group A elective units below, not previously selected
- Units packaged in any Certificate I or II Food Processing Training Package qualification
- Units from any nationally endorsed Training Package and accredited course that are packaged at Certificate I level or Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit)
CORE UNITS
Complete all four (4) core units.
FDFOHS1001A |
Work safely |
FDFOP1010A |
Communicate workplace information |
FDFPH1001A |
Follow work procedures to maintain Good Manufacturing Practice |
MSAENV272A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
GROUP A
Select a minimum of two (2) Group A elective units.
FDFOP1001A |
Pack or unpack product manually |
FDFOP1002A |
Operate automated washing equipment |
FDFOP1003A |
Carry out manual handling tasks |
FDFOP1004A |
Prepare basic mixes |
FDFOP1005A |
Operate basic equipment |
FDFOP1006A |
Monitor process operation |
FDFOP1007A |
Participate effectively in a workplace environment |
FDFOP1008A |
Take and record basic measurements |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFRB1001A |
Finish products |
SIRXCCS001A |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXCCS002A |
Interact with customers |
SIRXICT001A |
Operate retail technology |
SIRXINV001A |
Perform stock control procedures |
SIRXSLS001A |
Sell products and services |
TLIA1407C |
Use product knowledge to complete work operations |
TLID207C |
Shift a load using manually operated equipment |