Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Our Pharmacy Technician course gives you practical learning on campus and will teach you all the key skills and pharmaceutical knowledge you need to start your career.
During this course you will learn everything you need to know to become a Pharmacy Technician. You’ll learn how to provide accurate health advice to customers and your community.
You'll also gain real world industry experience and complete 320 hours at a pharmacy provider as part of your training.
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be aged 18 or older. International students must be 18 years old or over
- Applicants should have an appropriate year 12-13 academic achievement, hold a complementary tertiary qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
- An academic IELTS score of 6 is required. IELTS 6.5 is highly recommended to be successful in the programme due to the high level of technical content in the programme; and an interview may be required.
- Domestic applicants will need to demonstrate sufficiency in English language or, where required, complete and pass a reading/writing placement test; and an interview may be required.
- International students must have travel and medical insurance and a valid visa.
- International students and Chemist Warehouse: Conditions apply around work visa restrictions.
* Other English Tests / evidence may be approved as advised by NZQA
About the provider
If you want a career in hospitality, cookery, business, contact centre, retail, construction, electrical engineering, health, plumbing and gasfitting or early childhood then NZMA is a great choice!
We have seven thriving campuses - four in Auckland (Sylvia Park, Auckland City, Manukau and Otahuhu), one in Hamilton, Wellington plus a dedicated construction training facility in Otahuhu. So wherever you live, NZMA has got you covered!
All of our campuses are fully equipped with purpose-built, top of the line facilities. From bars, cafes and commercial kitchens, to retail shops, live contact centre suites and construction workshops - our realistic workplace training environments will get you work-ready quicker.