Pharmacy Technician Courses
A Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists by filling prescriptions, preparing medications, managing stock levels, and ensuring proper labelling.
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How do I become a Pharmacy Technician
Get qualified to work as a Pharmacy Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SIRSS00012
The SIRSS00012 Community Pharmacy Dispensary Skills Set course develops your dispensary knowledge and skills, enabling you to assist the pharmacist with tasks such as dispensing prescriptions, dose administration aids, and stock control. This course provides a comprehensive set of skills tailored for the community pharmacy dispensary environment.
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HLT47121
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Become a qualified pharmacy technician with the HLT47121 Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support. This nationally recognised qualification will help you get a job in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and community pharmacy organisations. Even better, you can specialise in compounding, clinical support, or leadership. You will learn how to: pack pharmaceutical products, dispense prescriptions and medication orders, order and control pharmaceutical stocks, assist patients with prescriptio...
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SIRCIND002
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The SIRCIND002 Support the Supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines outlines the skills and knowledge required to source and use regulatory information and pharmacy compliance procedures for customer transactions involving Pharmacy Medicines (S2) and Pharmacist Only Medicines (S3). Therapeutic advice or the supply of S3 medicines must be referred to a pharmacist. This supports the role of pharmacy or dispensary assistants, who must comply with relevant laws and guidelines and work under ...
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HLT37115
Get started as a pharmacy assistant at a hospital or community health centre with the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock, pack pharmaceutical products, and assist with the dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders. You will also gain computing and business administration skills, while learning how to work in a team environment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, gra...
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How much does a Pharmacy Technician earn?
In Australia, a full time Pharmacy Technician generally earns $1,500 per week ($78,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Pharmacy Technician?
This industry has seen a strong increase in worker numbers in recent years. There are currently 5,600 people employed as a Pharmacy Technician in Australia compared to 4,600 five years ago. Pharmacy Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Pharmacy Technician?
If you’re interested in working as a Pharmacy Technician, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Community Pharmacy. You’ll develop an understanding of the legislation and guidelines affecting the supply of scheduled medicines and undertake a work placement in a pharmacy. A Certificate III in Community Pharmacy would also be appropriate.
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A Pharmacy Technician assists with the filling of customer prescriptions at a pharmacy. You’ll work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist and your duties may include preparing medications and ensuring they are correctly labelled. Pharmacy Technicians might also check stock levels of pharmaceutical products and order new products when required.
Pharmacy Technicians need to have excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills. You’ll need to be able to communicate well with customers and colleagues and follow correct procedures. Pharmacy Technicians should have a thorough understanding of pharmacy legislation and an excellent knowledge of pharmaceutical products.
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