Interested in a Career in Community Pharmacy?

Pharmacy assistants undertake a wide variety of tasks that include working with customers with specialised health and well-being needs as well as personal care and grooming requirements. The role of a pharmacy assistant, draws on a combination of skills and knowledge spanning customer service, marketing, dispensing, administration and business management.

S2/S3 Training

SIRCIND002 - Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines

This unit of competency, commonly referred to as S2/S3, is required to be completed by staff who supply pharmacy medicines and assist the pharmacist to supply pharmacist only medicines as part of the Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP).

Pharmacy Assistant Training

SIR20116 - Certificate II in Community Pharmacy -Provides a foundation in customer service and retail skills and entry-level health knowledge needed to work as part of a community pharmacy team.

SIR30116 - Certificate III in Community Pharmacy is designed to update and expand product and health knowledge, advanced customer service and provide specialised skills in key areas of community pharmacy practice..

SIR30116 - Certificate III in Community Pharmacy may attract government subsidies please contact the Training Department on 08 8304 8300 or email us at trainingsa@sa.guild.org.au for a pre-enrolment kit.

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Training

SIR40116 - Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy - this qualification will benefit experienced pharmacy assistants who are looking to develop the management skills needed to coordinate pharmacy operations and lead staff, as well as provide specialised, advanced skills across key pharmacy areas.

SIR40116 - Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy may attract government subsidies please contact the Training Department on 08 8304 8300 or email us at trainingsa@sa.guild.org.au for a pre-enrolment kit.

Dispensary Assistant Training

The dispensary assistant undertakes an essential role in the dispensing of prescription medicines to the community. Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the dispensary assistants assists in the selection, processing and labelling of the prescription medicine.

To support this important role Guild Training has developed a range of specialised courses to ensure that dispensary assistants around Australia have the skills and knowledge to work with the pharmacist in dispensing these important medicines.

Immunisation Training for Pharmacists

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s Immunisation Course is now managed and delivered by the Australasian College of Pharmacy.

See the full range of courses on offer