Alpine Training
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The SIR40116 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy provides the competencies required by senior skilled pharmacy assistants who use a sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services.
Individuals in this role may also take a lead role in coordinating front of pharmacy business activities, and depending on the job role, work under the overall or direct supervision of a pharmacist, and may have team leading or supervisory responsibilities.
The SIR40116 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy is designed to build upon and develop existing skills and knowledge and improve overall workplace efficiency.
Delivery mode
Alpine Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 5 George St, North Strathfield
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- have achieved the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy or
- have relevant industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, and
- have a statement of attainment in the unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
Students are required to be at least 16 years of age (students under 18 years of age will need a parent or guardian to approve their enrolment).
Students will also be required to provide their Unique Student Identifier ((USI) which we can assist with), photo identification and meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements.
Students are required to be employed, or intend to be employed, within a Community Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant, which will allow you to complete and document a range of applicable work tasks.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy will prepare you for the following role.
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...
About Alpine Training
Alpine Training is an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) specialises in delivering several training programs. Alpine Training has conducted a rigorous industry consultation to explore the real needs of the Care & Business industry which has resulted in a most comprehensive and completely industry-focused learning program which is going to enable learners to immediately acquire sound knowledge and effective skills to improve their existing knowledge or to be job-ready as soon as learners complete the program.
Based on our market research we have realised that there is a genuine lack of industry-relevant, high-quality training for employees which is limiting both, the industry and workers’ potential. It often results in frustrated business owners and unmotivated team members.
