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Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy
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SIR40116
Your expertise in managing front-of-pharmacy operations and health care support services is a significant professional asset. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to develop a recognition pathway that honours your experience in pharmacy supervision. By registering your interest, you help us prioritise this qualification and ensure the assessment process reflects the realities of your senior role.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior pharmacy assistants who use sound knowledge of a broad range of pharmacy products and health care support services. Some senior pharmacy assistants may take a lead role in coordinating front of pharmacy business activities. Depending on the job role, they work under the overall or direct supervision of a pharmacist, and may have team leading or supervisory responsibilities. Senior pharmacy assistants must comply with federal, state or territory law and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
SIR40116
Training Package
SIR — Retail Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
14 (3 core + 11 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: have achieved the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy or have relevant industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described in core units of competency from SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy, and have a statement of attainment in the unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Front of Pharmacy Supervisor | Coordinating day-to-day operations and managing sales delivery while leading a team of pharmacy assistants. |
| Senior Pharmacy Assistant | Providing specialised product advice and health care support services under the supervision of a pharmacist. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current and detailed resume
- ✓Position descriptions for senior pharmacy roles
- ✓Letters of validation from supervising pharmacists
Leadership & Team Management
- ✓Staff rosters and team coordination records
- ✓Performance review documentation or feedback
- ✓Records of leading team meetings or training sessions
Pharmacy Operations
- ✓Merchandising plans and store presentation records
- ✓Health promotion or pharmacy event documentation
- ✓Operational quality maintenance logs
Compliance & Clinical Support
- ✓Evidence of S2/S3 medicine handling and protocols
- ✓WHS audit records and safety incident reports
- ✓Referral logs and customer service records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Retail Services Training Package.
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