WRP40102 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: WRP02 Community Pharmacy
TAFE NSW Course No: 3397
This course is for people who wish to work in the areas of sales, marketing, management, and administration in various types of pharmacy and general retail stores at a senior level. This course builds on TAFE course number WRP30102 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy).
Depending on the electives available/chosen you will learn about areas covered in TAFE course number 3396 to a more advanced level, managing pharmacy staff, controlling internal and external audits, planning and coordinating assessments, and marketing and promoting pharmacy products and services. This learning will take place by a combination of strategies that include practical activities, industry case studies, role plays, simulations, operating both individually and in teams, and projects. This course is currently being reviewed and accordingly maybe replaced by a new course.
Career Opportunities: Senior positions in sales, marketing, management and administration in a range of pharmacy and general retail stores.
Articulation: When you finish this course you will be eligible to do a number of TAFE NSW courses, such as WRR40102 Certificate IV in Retail Management, TAFE course no: 9941 and WRR50102 Diploma of Retail Management, TAFE course no: 9942.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent statement from another educational authority), or competencies equivalent to the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy or equivalent competencies.
| Competency Units | |
| BSBFLM309A | Support continuous improvement systems and processes |
| BSZ401A | Plan assessment |
| BSZ402A | Conduct assessment |
| BSZ403A | Review assessment |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups |
| WRPCS102A | Work effectively within the pharmacy industry |
| WRPDIS303A | Assist in dispensary operations |
| WRPDIS304A | Assist in dispensary administration |
| WRPDIS305A | Assist in dispensary stock control |
| WRPDIS306A | Assist in dispensary housekeeping/maintenance |
| WRPDIS307A | Assist in preparing dose administration containers |
| WRPMAR301A | Market and promote pharmacy products and services area |
| WRPPK316A | Provide health care advice, products and services on asthma needs |
| WRPPK317A | Provide health care advice, products and services on high blood pressure needs |
| WRPPK318A | Provide health care advice, products and services on complementary medicine needs |
| WRPPK319A | Provide health care advice, products and services on diabetes needs |
| WRPPK320A | Provide health care advice, products and services on pregnancy and maternal health needs |
| WRPPK321A | Provide health care advice, products and services on smoking cessation needs |
| WRPPK322A | Provide health care advice, products and services on wound care needs |
| WRPPM301A | Co-ordinate pharmacy staff |
| WRPPM402A | Manage pharmacy staffing |
| WRRCA2B | Apply retail office procedures |
| WRRCA4B | Coordinate retail office |
| WRRCA5B | Operate retail information technology systems |
| WRRCS4B | Coordinate interaction with customers |
| WRRER3B | Maintain employee relations |
| WRRF2B | Perform retail finance duties |
| WRRF3B | Produce financial reports |
| WRRF4B | Prepare payroll |
| WRRI4B | Buy merchandise |
| WRRLP3B | Maintain store safety |
| WRRLP4B | Maintain store security |
| WRRLP5B | Apply store security systems and procedures |
| WRRM.4A | Co-ordinate housekeeping |
| WRRM3B | Co-ordinate merchandise presentation |
| WRRO1B | Manage merchandise and store presentation |
| WRRO2B | Manage sales and service delivery |
| WRRO3B | Provide a safe working environment |
| WRRO4B | Control store loss/security |
| WRRO5B | Control inventory |
| WRRO6B | Manage store facilities |
| WRRPL1B | Manage financial resources |
| WRRPM1B | Administer human resources policy |
| WRRPM2B | Recruit and select personnel |
| WRRPM3B | Lead and manage people |
| WRRS3B | Coordinate sales performance |
Applying and Enrolling:
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour - For trainees. On- and off-the-job training.
Contact Trish Field on (02) 6648 2450 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Kingscliff - For trainees. Part-time day.
Full course available for commercial fee.
Contact the Head Teacher, Kay Busse on (02) 6674 7200 to discuss enrolling in this course.
Lismore - For trainees.
Contact the Head Teacher, Kay Busse on (02)
6623 0200 to discuss enrolling in this course..
Port Macquarie - Trainees only.
For more information contact Judy Witchard on (02) 6581 6200.
This course will also be offered on a commercial basis.
Contact Judy Witchard or Donna de Maria on (02) 6581 6200 for details.
