Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled technicians working in the dispensary area of community pharmacies. They have substantial depth of knowledge of pharmacy medicines and dispensing techniques.
When dispensing pharmacy medications, they work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and their role is limited to those dispensing functions that do not require them to exercise professional pharmaceutical judgement or discretion. They may provide technical advice and support to pharmacy assistants.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in a community pharmacy as a dispensary technician or dispensary assistant.
Dispensary assistants and technicians are required to 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
14 units must be completed:
- 9 core units
- 5 elective units from the list below, elsewhere in the SIR Retail Services Training Package or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
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Core Units |
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SIRCCCS002 |
Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers |
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SIRCDIS001 |
Assist customers with prescriptions |
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SIRCDIS003 |
Assist in dispensing prescriptions |
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SIRCDIS006 |
Maintain dispensary stock |
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SIRCDIS007 |
Administer dispensary computer system and claims |
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SIRCIND001 |
Work effectively in a community pharmacy |
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SIRCIND002 |
Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
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SIRCINF001 |
Use pharmacy practices for infection control |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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Elective Units |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
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HLTAAP001 |
Recognise healthy body systems |
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Community Pharmacy Management |
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SIRCCPM001 |
Assist in managing Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
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SIRCCPM002 |
Coordinate a pharmacy quality system |
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SIRCCPM003 |
Lead and develop pharmacy teams |
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SIRCCPM004 |
Manage pharmacy sales and service delivery |
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SIRCCPM005 |
Manage pharmacy premises, equipment and merchandise |
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SIRCCPM006 |
Develop a pharmacy product and service range |
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Dispensary |
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SIRCDIS002 |
Deliver medicines to customers outside the pharmacy |
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SIRCDIS004 |
Assist in preparing dose administration aids |
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SIRCDIS005 |
Assist in preparing extemporaneous prescriptions |
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SIRCDIS008 |
Coordinate service to residential care facilities |
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Health Care Support |
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SIRCHCS001 |
Support the management of obstructive sleep apnoea |
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SIRCHCS002 |
Supply and hire home health care aids and equipment |
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SIRCHCS003 |
Test blood pressure and advise on self-monitoring |
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SIRCHCS004 |
Test blood glucose and advise on equipment and services for diabetes management |
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Management and Leadership |
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BSBMGT403 |
Implement continuous improvement |
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BSBMGT405 |
Provide personal leadership |
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SIRXMGT001 |
Supervise and support frontline team members |
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Pharmacy Product Advice |
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SIRCPPA005 |
Assist customers with cough and cold relief products |
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SIRCPPA008 |
Assist customers with products for gastro-intestinal conditions |
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SIRCPPA009 |
Assist customers with allergy relief products |
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SIRCPPA010 |
Assist customers with analgesic and anti-inflammatory products |
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SIRCPPA012 |
Assist customers with asthma-care aids and equipment |
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SIRCPPA015 |
Assist customers with wound care products |
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Retail Procedures |
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SIRRINV001 |
Receive and handle retail stock |
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SIRXSLS002 |
Follow point-of-sale procedures |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ca051b1b-5101-4ec2-ac1c-49699303188d
