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The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians is for learners who are already employed in the role of pre-registration trainee, or want to gain employment in pharmacy services. The qualification focuses on the technical skills and knowledge required for a Pharmacy Technician and meets the requirements of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society for Northern Ireland for Pharmacy Technicians. The course will be delivered through a combination of face to face and online teaching – one day per week. The course is of two years duration. Trainees will also receive one on one support from an assessor. It is assessed by a combination of assignment work and workplace assessments. After receiving the qualification, trainees can register as a Pharmacy Technician with the Pharmaceutical Society for Northern Ireland.
Course Modules for this programme are:
4 GCSEs, preferably to include: English, Mathematics and Science. Employment in a suitable Pharmacy role for at least 14 hrs per week.
The units in this qualification are assessed through an internally and externally quality-assured Portfolio of Evidence, made up of evidence gathered during the course of the learner’s work.
Successful completion of this Apprenticeship programme will meet the requirements for registration as a pharmacy technician.
P3782OP10A
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Apprenticeships
Mode of Study
8
Hours per Week
36
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
24/25
Academic Year
26/09/2024
Start Date
09:00-17:30
Time
Thursday
Day/s
charlene.mcelchar@swc.ac.uk, John.Moore@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee N/A
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
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