TAFE NSW

SIR40216

Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Support the health and wellbeing of your local community as you gain dispensary skills in a community pharmacy under the expert supervision of a pharmacist. You’ll develop unparalleled customer service capabilities, retail business knowledge and a strong understanding of pharmaceutical products

Delivery mode

TAFE NSW offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Traineeship

Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

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

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Enquire with TAFE NSW to find out more.
Study mode Traineeship
Duration 4 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

Career opportunities

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

Dispensary Technician

A Dispensary Technician helps to prepare medications at a pharmacy. You’ll be supervised by a qualified pharmacist as you process prescriptions for...

Avg yearly income $83,200
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

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

About TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW is the leading provider of vocational education and training in Australia. Each year, more than 430,000 students enrol in our courses and training. We aim to skill the workforce for the future through high quality, personalised education and training.