No. However if you are not working in pharmacy you will need to organise a work placement in a pharmacy. Certificate II requires a minimum of 80 hours and preferably up to 120 hours.

No. This may be done in blocks of hours, days or continuously. It is best to pace your work placement in line with how much time you will spend studying. The best thing to arrange at least 10-20 hours for your first module (the more the better, however each module has a workplace requirement), then arrange for the remainder of your placement once you have seen the work required for the course remebering that each Module has a workplace requirement.

You will need to organise your own work placement. The best way to do this is to introduce yourself to a number of pharmacies (better if they are close by or easy for you to get to). Tell them of your ambitions and that you will be undertaking a certificate in pharmacy. This work may be paid or unpaid (voluntary).

Pharmacies are community centres. We are sure that they will assist you if this is possible. The training company has the required insurances to ensure that you are covered during your work placement. We can provide your host employer with the required documentation.

This depends on how quickly you would like to complete the course and how quickly you can meet the course requirements. Some assessments require that you demonstrate your abilities over time. The time listed on our website is a good estimate; however it may be done more quickly. The course duration is 3-12 months.

Once you have enrolled into the course you will receive clear instructions detailing what you need to do. In summary once you have read the learning material online,  in your book or issued to you in class, then you will be required to answer a set of questions relating to the information in your learning materials. You will also have to complete a set of tasks in order to demonstrate that you have the skills covered in your learning materials. FInally you will be required to get the support of a technical expert (usually the pharmacist and /or supervisor in the workplace) who will sign off on a set of checklist, confirming that you have the required skills and that they have observed you on the job. Once you have completed the questions, tasks and supervisor reports in a module these are submitted to your trainer (uploaded online, sent by post or handed in to your trainer). For distance learning options your work will be marked and you will then receive a phone call from your assessor to discuss your submissions. If you have met the requirements then you will have attained the units covered by the module.

Yes. If you are in paid employment in a pharmacy and you meet a set of eligibility requirements, then your employer may receive incentives from the government. Some employers will even pay the mandatory enrolment fee required for government funded programs. Please contact is for further information on this. If you are receiving Centrelink Payments, then you may be able to apply for assistance from Centrelink - Please contact Centrelink to find out if you are eligible for any assistance.

If you are not working in paid employment then from time to time there may even be funded placed under the NSW Smart and Skilled Program. Contact us for further details and availability of funded places.

You will have unlimited email support, as well as limited phone support during your study. You may arrange for additional support; however the program has been designed to ensure you have the required support.

The course is designed for adults and is competency based, meaning that you will need to demonstrate competency (skills and knowledge over time at the required level). Due to the good design of this course, if you follow the instructions, you will be able to demonstrate competency. When your trainer marks your work, they will contact you and inform you if you have met the requirements. If you have not met the requirements, your trainer will attempt to do this over the phone. If however despite your trainers best attempts you still have not been able to demonstrate competency, you may be required to submit further evidence (redo some questions or tasks for example), There may be a reassessment fee applicable should this occur. Please refer to the brochure for your course and the terms and conditions for this course. Please do remember however, that your trainer is there for your support and in most cases you will not need to resubmit evidence.