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Whether you’re just leaving school or looking for a change in career, it isn’t easy to find a job these days. That’s why at Preston College, more and more of our studentsare choosing an Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships in Pharmacy Services

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Introduction

 

This Apprenticeship is for anyone interested in working in a pharmacy as a technician or assistant. Pharmacy technicians and assistants prepare, supply and dispense medicines and products prescribed for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. While most of them work in community pharmacies, some work in the hospital pharmacy service.

 

If you want a career in Pharmacy Services then this Apprenticeship is for you. The Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship offers a combination of qualifications, that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in both the retail industry and the private and National Health Service.

 

Programme Levels:

 

Apprenticeship – Certificate in Pharmacy Services Level 2

 

Advanced Apprenticeship - Diploma in Pharmacy Services Level 3

 

You will also undertake Functional Skills and a Technical Certificate alongside the Diploma whilst attending College on a day release basis.

 

Programme Length

 

Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services – 12 months

 

Advanced Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services – 12 months

 

Course Content

 

Selection of units from the Pharmacy Service Apprenticeship:

 

  • Assisting with the provision of pharmacy customer service
  • Ensuring your own provision of pharmacy customer service
  • Supporting the work of your team
  • Selling over the counter medicines
  • Providing information to customers on symptoms and products
  • Preparing pharmacy products
  • Supporting the use of specialist IT in the pharmacy

 

Assessment

 

You will be assessed in one or more of the following ways:

 

  • Course Work
  • Exams
  • Oral Questioning
  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Demonstration/Assignment
  • Practical Examination
  • Written Examination

 

Careers Progression

 

The Level Two Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to progress on to the Level Three Advanced Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services. Once you have completed the Apprenticeship you will be equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications required for working within the pharmacy industry opening a variety of employment opportunities.

 

For further information please contact the Apprenticeship Recruitment Team on 01772 225266 or email us here.

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