Start Building a Future in Community Pharmacy
If you want to start work in a pharmacy, or grow in the job you have, this is a good way in. You learn to serve people, know the stock and help the pharmacist. It's all online, on your own time.
Course Snapshot
- ✓Nationally recognised qualification
- ✓Study from anywhere in Australia
- ✓No academic prerequisites
- ✓Interest-free payment plans
Why Do This Course
Start a Job in a Pharmacy
Want work where you help people every day? This course teaches the skills a pharmacy assistant uses. No academic prerequisites, so you can start fresh.
Upskill in Your Pharmacy Role
Already working front of store? Learn the products, the rules and how to help with prescriptions. Grow your role with the pharmacist beside you.
Study When It Suits You
There are no set class times. You follow a training plan and move at your own pace. The learning platform is open any time, day or night.
Where These Skills Could Take You
Community pharmacies need people who are good with customers. guild.org.au reports high demand for community pharmacy workers in Australia. The work is easy to see: greeting people, finding products and helping the pharmacist.
Pharmacy Assistant
Helping customers find the right product and passing questions to the pharmacist.
Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant
Helping in the dispensary with prescriptions, under the pharmacist's direction.
Front Store Assistant
Serving customers, keeping shelves in order and running the till.
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Using product know-how to help customers choose well.
Customer Service Representative
Your customer service skills carry over to many other shops.
Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience. Settings include street-front and shopping centre pharmacies.
What You'll Learn
Eleven core units and eight electives, from prescriptions to baby care products.
What You’ll Get
In the Course
- ✓Eleven core units, and eight electives
- ✓Prescriptions, how to help customers with them
- ✓Product areas, from cough and cold to baby care
- ✓Safe work, infection control and workplace safety
As a Student
- ✓Self-paced, no set class times
- ✓Trainer guidance, when you need support
- ✓Training plan, made for you
- ✓24/7 access, to the learning platform
What Makes It Different
Here is what stands out in this course.
Most units cover helping customers with common products. Think cough and cold, skin care, pain relief and allergies.
You'll learn how to help customers with prescriptions. You'll also support the supply of pharmacy medicines.
A qualified trainer is there to guide you. You also get your own training plan to follow.
Choose interest-free payments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. You decide how much to pay upfront.
What You'll Earn
SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (Online)
Gateway Training Academy · RTO ID 32305
A Nationally Recognised Certificate
Finish every unit and you get your certificate and transcript.
Credit for Each Unit
Complete at least one unit and you get a Statement of Attainment.
Skills for the Counter
Customer service, product know-how and support for the pharmacist.
How It Works
Ask About the Course
Send an enquiry. A course advisor can help with fees and fit.
Get Your Details Ready
You need a USI and photo ID. Your language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills are checked too.
Study at Your Own Pace
Follow your training plan online, with a trainer to guide you.
Finish With Your Certificate
Complete every unit to get your nationally recognised Certificate III.
Common Questions
Do I need any experience?
You can start fresh, as there are no academic prerequisites. You will need a USI and photo ID. You also need the language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills for the course.
How long does the course take?
It's self-paced, with no set class times. You follow a training plan and move at your own speed. A course advisor can talk through likely timing.
What does it cost?
This course is self-funded, so a course advisor shares current pricing when you enquire. Interest-free plans can be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Can I get government funding?
This online course is self-funded.
How are tasks marked?
You complete your tasks online with online assessment tools. A qualified trainer is there to guide you.
Can international students enrol?
Gateway can't take enrolments from Student Visa (Subclass 500) holders right now. A course advisor can confirm your options.
Is this course accredited?
Yes. SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy is nationally recognised. Gateway Training Academy, RTO ID 32305, delivers it.
What do I get when I finish?
Finish every unit and you get your Certificate III and transcript. Finish some units and you get a Statement of Attainment.
About the College
This course is delivered by Gateway Training Academy, RTO ID 32305. Gateway has campuses in Perth and Mandurah in WA, and Liverpool in NSW. This course is studied fully online.
Your Future Starts Today
Take your first step toward work as a pharmacy assistant.