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Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support

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HLT47121

Your technical expertise in the hospital pharmacy environment is a vital component of clinical patient care. We are currently exploring partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to stay informed. Your experience in dispensing, stock management, and clinical support deserves to be counted.

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About This Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of pharmacy technicians who work under the supervision of a pharmacist in a hospital or community setting. This may include pharmacies that are located outside of health services but supply medicines and products to hospitals and other health services. To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed a total of least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency. The total number of hours may be applied collectively across all units of competency that include the requirement for workplace hours. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this Qualification at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

HLT47121

Training Package

HLT — Health

AQF Level

Certificate IV

Total Units

See training.gov.au

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who: have achieved the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Supportorhave achieved the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Supportorhave a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a hospital or health services pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support or HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support qualificationsorhave a minimum of one year of industry employment experience as a community pharmacy assistant/technician, in a job role that has involved the application of skills and knowledge described within the SIR30116 Certificate III in Community Pharmacy qualification.

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Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
Pharmacy Technician	Assisting pharmacists in hospital dispensaries to prepare medications and manage patient prescriptions.
Senior Pharmacy Technician	Performing technical compounding tasks and coordinating the daily work of pharmacy assistants.
Hospital Pharmacy Assistant	Providing non-therapeutic support and managing stock control within a health service pharmacy.

Work Placement

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To achieve this qualification, evidence of at least 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting in Australia is required. For RPL candidates, your existing employment history in these settings can be used to satisfy this requirement through verified workplace logs or supervisor statements.

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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:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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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:

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Work History & Roles

✓Detailed current CV or resume
✓Position descriptions from health service roles
✓Verification of employment letters

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Clinical Operations

✓Records of medication dispensing and labelling
✓Compounding and preparation logs
✓Evidence of medical terminology application

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Stock & Administration

✓Imprest stock maintenance records
✓Pharmaceutical ordering and distribution logs
✓Dispensary administration documentation

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Compliance & Safety

✓WHS audit and incident report contributions
✓Evidence of diverse patient communication
✓Professional development and reflection logs

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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

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available for RPL?▾

We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that specialise in health and pharmacy qualifications. While not currently active, registering your interest ensures you are notified the moment a pathway becomes available.

Why should I register my interest now?▾

Registering interest allows us to gauge demand and helps us prioritise which RTO partnerships to finalise first. You will receive updates on the availability of the pathway and be among the first to have your skills reviewed.

Is RPL the same as studying?▾

No. While traditional study focuses on learning new content, RPL is a process of assessing the skills you already possess. It treats your years of experience as evidence of competency, rather than requiring you to repeat training for things you already know.

What are the entry requirements for this Certificate IV?▾

Entry requires either the completion of a Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support, or at least one year of industry experience in a relevant hospital or community pharmacy role.

Does my experience in community pharmacy count?▾

Yes, experience in a community pharmacy setting can meet the entry requirements, provided your role involved the application of skills equivalent to the Certificate III level in pharmacy support.

How do I prove my 240 hours of workplace experience?▾

The qualification requires 240 hours of work in a hospital or health services pharmacy. This can be evidenced through previous employment records, logbooks, or a letter of verification from your supervising pharmacist.

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