Pharmacy Assistant Courses

A Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is for students needing the practical skills to work in a pharmacy as a retail assistant. Students graduate knowing how to assist customers with a range of products: skin and anti-fungal; cough and cold relief; analgesic and anti-inflammatory; gastro-intestinal conditions; allergy relief; as well as support the on-site pharmacist. The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package.

The SIR40216 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary is the course you need to work at the chemist or drugstore dispensing prescriptions under a qualified pharmacist. Over 12 months of study you will learn how to assist customers with their prescriptions and accurately dispense pharmacy-only medicines. The course also covers infection controls, retail skills, and customer service. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates.

The SIRSS00030 Introduction to Community Pharmacy Skill Set provides essential training for those seeking to work as pharmacy assistants. It focuses on customer service, workplace safety, and supporting pharmacy operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. Learners gain practical skills in handling pharmacy sales, assisting with medicines, and maintaining compliance with industry standards, helping them contribute effectively to the day-to-day operations of a community pharmacy. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates.