Gateway Training Academy
Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (Online)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) The SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy prepares students to work as pharmacy assistants, focusing on pharmacy product advice, product knowledge, and basic dispensary support under a pharmacist’s supervision. The course also covers legal compliance and safe handling of scheduled medicines.Delivery mode
Gateway Training Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Work Placement
40 hoursThis course is delivered fully online in a self-paced format, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace and from wherever you are. You will have up to 12 months to complete the course, with the option to finish earlier if you dedicate more time to your studies.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Flexible Plan – $100 Upfront
- Total: $3,244
- $100 upfront
- Pay the rest after course starts
- Approx. $65.50/week over 12 months
Value Plan – $1500 Upfront
- Total: $2,280
- $1,500 upfront
- Remaining $780 paid after course starts
- $16.25/week over 12 months or can pay remaining in full
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (Online) will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
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 Sales Assistant
A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescript...
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...
Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacy Managers are registered Pharmacists who manage the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy business while overseeing the quality and complianc...
Retail Assistant
A Retail Assistant helps customers in a retail environment such as a small shop or large department store. You might assist with enquiries, provide...
Customer Service Officer
Customer Service Officers work at call or contact centres managing small teams and interacting with customers. They often work as an extension of t...
Dispensary Assistant
Dispensary Assistants prepare and label medicines, manage stock and records, and support pharmacists in retail, hospital or compounding pharmacies....
Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
Hospital Pharmacy Assistants prepare and dispense medications for inpatients and outpatients in hospital pharmacies, wards or compounding units, fo...
About Gateway Training Academy
Gateway is a Registered Training Organisation with over ten years of experience providing traineeships in a variety of industries, including but not limited to manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, business and community services, all over Australia.
