Skill set Outline
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10/09/2026 5:12 PM AWST
10/09/2026 5:12 PM AWST
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Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Skill set
National Code
SIRSS00012
SIRSS00012
State Code
AD514
AD514
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate IV Level
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
31/03/2016
Current Release Date
31/03/2016
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
19/10/2021
Nominal Hours
225
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
A set of skills in community pharmacy dispensary.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIR40116 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy and SIR40216 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this Skill Set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Dispensary assistants and technicians working in the dispensary area of community pharmacies.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency from the SIR Retail Services Training Package provide a set of skills to work as a dispensary assistant or dispensary technician within a community pharmacy.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWX79 | SIRCDIS007 | Administer dispensary computer systems and claims | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX84 | SIRCDIS001 | Assist customers with prescriptions | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWX85 | SIRCDIS003 | Assist in dispensing prescriptions | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWX82 | SIRCDIS004 | Assist in preparing dose administration aids | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWX81 | SIRCDIS006 | Maintain dispensary stock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWX71 | SIRCIND002 | Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines | 35 | Unit of competency |