Quick Facts
Course Overview
The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy equips learners with essential skills to excel as pharmacy assistants, focusing on customer service and knowledge of pharmacy products and health care services. Students learn to work with some independence under a pharmacist’s supervision, assisting in a limited range of dispensary activities.
This course emphasises compliance with legal and health guidelines, preparing participants to support team members and manage scheduled medicines responsibly. Although no specific licensing is required upon completion, the qualification ensures adherence to the highest standards of pharmacy practice.
This course is delivered online and is self-funded. If you’re based in the Perth metro area, you may be eligible to study this course on campus with government funding.
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Course Description
Course Delivery
Our Certificate III in Community Pharmacy course is delivered online and is fully self-paced. This means you can study when and where it suits you, without set class times. You’ll follow a structured training plan but have the flexibility to progress through the course materials at your own pace, with access to support as needed.
This course is delivered through Gateway Training Academy, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 32305).
Student Resources Provided
You will have access to:
- Digital course materials including workbooks and resources
- Your personalised student training plan
- Guidance from a qualified trainer when you need support
- Online assessment tools
Access to our learning platform 24/7
Entry Requirements
This course has no specific academic prerequisites. Students are required to provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) – along with photo identification, and meet the necessary Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND).
Certification Upon Completion
Successful completion of this qualification results in:
– A Nationally Recognised Certificate & Transcript, or
– A Statement of Attainment for competency in at least one unit.
Course Structure
This program requires you to complete 19 units of competencies: 11 core units and 8 elective units.
Core Units | |
|---|---|
Unit Code | Unit Name |
SIRCCCS002 | Provide and promote services to pharmacy customers |
SIRCDIS001 | Assist customers with prescriptions |
SIRCIND001 | Work effectively in a community pharmacy |
SIRCIND002 | Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines |
SIRCINF001 | Use pharmacy practices for infection control |
SIRCPPA005 | Assist customers with cough and cold relief products |
SIRCPPA006 | Assist customers with skin and anti-fungal products |
SIRCPPA008 | Assist customers with products for gastrointestinal conditions |
SIRCPPA009 | Assist customers with allergy relief products |
SIRCPPA010 | Assist customers with analgesic and antiinflammatory products |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety |
Elective Units | |
|---|---|
Unit Code | Unit Name |
SIRCPPA003 | Assist customers with first aid products |
HLTAAP001 | Recognise healthy body systems |
SIRCPPA002 | Assist customers with eye and ear care products |
SIRCPPA004 | Assist customers with oral care products |
SIRCPPA001 | Assist customers with vitamins, minerals and supplements |
SIRCPPA011 | Assist customers with baby and infant care products |
SIRCPPA007 | Assist customers with pregnancy and maternal health products and services |
SIRCPPA013 | Assist customers with smoking cessation products |
