Launch your career in pharmaceuticals with the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support. With this hands-on qualification you could work as a pharmacy technician at hospitals and community health organisations. Competencies include: packing pharmaceutical products, dispensing prescriptions and medication orders, ordering pharmaceutical stocks, helping patients understand how to use their prescription meds, staying safe-on-the-job, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, pharmaceutical career outcomes, and enrolment openings near you.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Government funding may be available for eligible students. Funding is available for vocational education courses that meet skills shortages on a state level.
Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.
If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
Government funding may be available to Australian citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility depends on your location, employment status, and whether the course and provider are approved for funding.
The Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support will prepare you for the following roles.
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