Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

SIR30116

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116) will assist you to develop new skills and knowledge relating to pharmacy products and customer service. This qualification also aims to build your understanding and, application of pharmacy protocols with regards to scheduled medicines and identifying customer needs.

Delivery mode

Pharmaceutical Society of Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $5,245 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
NSW, NT, QLD, WA, SA, TAS
  • NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • NT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • QLD Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the QLD Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • SA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the SA Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
  • TAS Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the TAS Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$5,245
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$5,245
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Pharmaceutical Society of Australia to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $5,245 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy will prepare you for the following roles.

Pharmacy Technician

A Pharmacy Technician assists with the filling of customer prescriptions at a pharmacy. You’ll work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Pharmacy Assistant

A Pharmacy Assistant performs a range of duties at a pharmacy. You might help customers with enquiries and advice and process retail sales. Pharmac...

Avg yearly income $49,920
Entry barriers Low

Pharmacy Sales Assistant

A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescript...

Avg yearly income $52,000
Entry barriers Low

About Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

PSA is the only Australian Government-recognised peak national professional pharmacy organisation representing all of Australia’s 31,000 pharmacists working in all sectors and across all locations.