Certificate III In Community Pharmacy

Become a vital link between community and healthcare

Course code

SIR30116

Delivery location

Dandenong

International

Not available for International students

Length

Full Time, 6 months.

Start dates

6 February, 10 July

• Read more about this course

  Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program.
  
  The course can be completed full time over six months. Once complete, you can develop your skills further by studying the Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy.
  
  INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
  
  Entry requirements for literacy and numeracy range from levels one to two.
  
  Students must be capable of spoken English language skills appropriate for engaging professionally with customers and colleagues.
  
  Chisholm TAFE is the one of the largest providers 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.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  HLTAAP001	Recognise healthy body systems.
  SIRCPPA001	Assist customers with vitamins, minerals and supplements
  SIRCPPA003	Assist customers with first aid products
  SIRCPPA008	Assist customers with products for gastro-intestinal conditions
  SIRCPPA009	Assist customers with allergy relief products
  SIRCCCS002	Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers
  SIRCIND002	Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines
  SIRCPPA013	Assist customers with smoking cessation products
  SIRCPPA005	Assist customers with cough and cold relief products
  SIRCPPA006	Assist customers with skin and anti-fungal products
  SIRCPPA007	Assist customers with pregnancy and maternal health products and services
  HLTWHS001	Participate in workplace health and safety
  SIRCPPA010	Assist customers with analgesic and anti-inflammatory products
  SIRCPPA002	Assist customers with eye and ear care products
  SIRCPPA018	Assist customers with women's and men's health care products
  SIRCDIS001	Assist customers with prescriptions
  SIRCIND001	Work effectively in a community pharmacy
  SIRCINF001	Use pharmacy practices for infection control
  SIRCPPA004	Assist customers with oral care products

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Community Pharmacy	Certificate III In Pathology Collection
  Possible job outcome	pharmacy sales assistant	pathology specimen collector laboratory assistant pathology specimen receptionist

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of numerical skills (ACSF exit level 1 - working level 2), writing skills (ACSF exit level 1 - working level 2), Students who are unable to undertake placement will be unable to successfully complete the course.

• Fees

  Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)
  Concession	$585
  Government subsidised	$2,925
  Full fee paying	$6,075
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$235
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  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 out 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.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.