Certificate III In Community Pharmacy

Develop your retail and health skills which will open up a whole range of career pathways

If you would like to work in a community pharmacy, this course is for you.

When you complete the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, you'll have the knowledge and confidence required to assist customers in preventing or managing various health conditions.

You'll be able to provide advice about a broad range of conditions, from colds and allergies to vitamins and first aid.

Course code: SIR30112
Location: Dandenong, Frankston
Length: Full Time, 6 months. Part Time, 1 year.
Commencing: February, March, July, August, September

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves theoretical concepts and 60 hours of practical placement (under the supervision of a pharmacist).

This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment as a community pharmacy assistant.

The course can be completed part time over one year or full time over six months.

Once complete, you can develop your skills further by studying the Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. With state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support, you'll enjoy studying at Chisholm. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
SIRCPPK205	Assist customers seeking to relieve cough and cold symptoms
SIRCPPK308	Assist customers seeking relief from gastro-intestinal conditions
SIRCDIS301	Accept prescriptions and return dispensed medicines to customers
SIRCPPK203	Assist customers seeking first aid and wound care products
SIRCHCS201	Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
SIRCPPK201	Assist customers seeking commonly requested vitamins, minerals and supplements
SIRCPPK310	Assist customers seeking analgesic and anti-inflammatory products
SIRCPPK309	Assist customers seeking to relieve common allergic symptom reactions

Admission requirements
Suitable English and numeracy skills

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Student eligible for government-subsidised training	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$495.90	$2479.40	$4204.40
Materials fee (GST inc)	$112.00	$112.00	$112.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$707.90	$2791.40	$4516.40

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Community Pharmacy	Certificate IV In Community Pharmacy
Possible job outcome	pharmacy sales assistant	dispensary technician pharmacy supervisor

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

Find out more about skills recognition and RPL.