Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
As set of skills for individuals to commence work as a pharmacy assistant engaging with customers and completing sales in a community pharmacy.
Pathways Information
Achievement of the Units of Competency in this Skill Set may provide credit towards a range of Community Pharmacy qualifications in the SIR Retail Services Training Package.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication. However, pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state and territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3).
Additionally, SIRCIND002 Support and supply Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines must be completed by any Pharmacy Assistant working in a QC2020/QCPP Accredited Pharmacy.
Skill Set Requirements
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
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SIRCIND001 |
Work effectively in a community pharmacy |
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SIRCIND002 |
Support and supply Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
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SIRCINF001 |
Use pharmacy practices for infection control |
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SIRXCEG008 |
Manage disrespectful, aggressive or abusive customers |
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SIRXSLS002 |
Follow point-of-sale procedures |
Target Group
This Skill Set is for individuals who are working as pharmacy assistants in community pharmacy workplaces, who work under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These Units of Competency provide a set of skills for working as a pharmacy assistant in a community pharmacy.
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