SWC Training
Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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This qualification reflects the role of pharmacy technicians who work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours.
Delivery mode
SWC Training offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Work Placement
240 hoursEntry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who:
- have achieved the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support; or
- have achieved the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support; or
- have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a hospital or health services pharmacy assistant/technician; or
- have a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy qualification.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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 SWC Training
Stanborough Wemyss Contracting Pty Ltd (SWC Training) is a Registered Training Organisation and Human Resources company. SWC Training operates Nationally as a training organisation specialising in workplace-based training programs.
