| Course cost: |
$1000.00 |
| Enrolment fee: |
$250.00 |
| First Aid |
$145.00 |
Funding criteria - If you are under 20 years old and an Australian citizen/Resident, you qualify. If you are over 20 years old you must do a qualification higher than what you already hold.
| Funded |
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| Funded |
$300.00 |
| Amenities Fee |
$200.00 |
| Concession |
$57.00 plus $200 amenities fee |
Off-Campus - Anytime - Complete within 10 months
Payment Plan Available
- You can still do this course fee-for-service
Career Opportunities.
The Certificate II in Community Pharmacy will provide you with an outstanding qualification. Graduates of this course can look forward to working in areas such as pharmacies. This certificate could open many doors for you across a wide range of pharmacy outlets.
Why FACTS?
FACTS provides up to date information about courses and course content. FACTS allows the students to learn at a pace that is conducive to them. The trainer or facilitator has many years experience in the industry along with teaching and learning. FACTS provides Competency Based Training (CBT) which means that each unit is assessed independently of the others. There are 26 units all together to form the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy.
Forms of Assessment.
Each unit is separate but very closely related to each other, and together they form the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy. One unit may be assessed by classroom group discussion, multiple choice and short answer questions. Another unit may be assessed by an essay, group presentation and scenarios and yet another unit may be assessed by viewing a video, group discussion and workbook. So you can see that all assessments whether big or small are an important part of your learning. Also the student is able to apply for reassessment if you were not able to reach competency on the 1 st assessment.
Pathways
Once you have completed the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy you can then consider whether you want to go on further in this field. You can enroll into the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy and then the Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy.
Why me?
If you have had an interest in medication, cosmetics and sales in the retail industry then this may be the course for you. Do you have good communication skills and are you able to organize and present well, then what are you waiting for. Ring FACTS on (03) 52486055 for as brochure.
What does the course involve?
This course provides the learner with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform as a pharmacy assistant. You will explore many forms of learning. You will learn about Community Pharmacy retail along with cosmetics and point of sales.
Practical Component
The Certificate II in Community Pharmacy contains approx 80 hours in clinical placement. This is done at the end of course when all units of competency have been delivered and the student has been deemed competent in all units. Your placement will be organized for you. FACTS will inform you of where, when and at what time you are to be on clinical placement. You also need to provide a police check(at participant's cost) prior to placement.
Payment Plan.
At FACTS we are able to offer the participant a flexible payment plan. The course only can be paid off over 5 monthly payments. This means that you only pay a monthly fee, and you will not have to pay any interest. The payment plan is as follows:
You can pay off the course over 5 months: this being $200.00 per month.
Access and equity.
At F.A.C.T.S. we are committed to access and equity. This means that we are ready to help you reach your goal. We provide equal opportunity in all programs and activities, precluding discrimination on the basis of religion, race, age, gender, political affiliation or physical/intellectual disability.
Course Structure.
The course structure is as follows:
| UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
| SIRPDIS001A |
– Accept prescriptions and deliver medicines. |
| SIRPPKS001A |
– Support the sale of pharmacy and pharmacist-only medications |
| SIRPPKS002A |
– Identify, locate and sell products related to allergies |
| SIRPPKS003A |
– Identify, locate and sell products related to anagesics and anti-inflammatory products. |
| SIRPPKS005A |
– Identify, locate and sell cough and cold products. |
| SIRPPKS006A |
– Identify, locate and sell eye,ear and oral care products. |
| SIRPPKS007A |
– Identify, locate and sell products for gastro-intestinal conditions. |
| SIRPPKS008A |
– Identify, locate and sell first aid and wounded care products. |
| SIPPKS009A |
– Identify, locate and sell products for skin and fungal conditions. |
| SIRXCCS001A |
– Apply point of sale handling positions. |
| SIRXCCS002A |
– Interact with customers. |
| SIRXCLM001A |
– Organise and maintain work areas. |
| SIRXCOM001A |
– Communicate in the workplace. |
| SIRXIND001A |
– Work effectively in the retail industry. |
| SIRXINV001A |
– Perform stock control procedures. |
| SIRXMER001A |
– Merchandise products. |
| SIRXOHS001A |
- Apply safe working practices. |
| SIRXRSK001A |
– Minimise theft. |
| SIRXSLS001A |
– Sell products and services. |
| SIRXRPK001A |
– Recommend health and nutritional products and services. |
| SIRXRPK002A |
– Recommend hair, beauty and cosmetic products and services. |
| SIRPKS004A |
– Identify, locate and sell baby and infant products. |
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Completion of the course.
On successful completion of this course each participant will receive an Certificate II in Community Pharmacy.
How do I enroll.
Jobs available See jobs available in this area at www.jobs4careers.com.au
All applicants who wish to enroll in the Certificate II in Community Pharmacy must contact FACTS on (03) 52 486055 and ask for a brochure to be sent out. You can also come out to FACTS which is located at 61 Leather Street Breakwater 3219 Geelong . And pick up a brochure and fill it out there and then. If you received a brochure in the mail, then, once you have filled out the ‘sign me up now form’ send it back to FACTS at the above address.
What Happens Next?
Once FACTS receives your ‘sign me up now form’, you will receive a letter in the mail to state that you have acquired a seat in the course. This letter will also tell you when proper enrolment day will be, where and at what time.
See you there!! |
