NZ Certificate in Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician (Core) (Level 4)
Duration
24 weeks including holidays
Delivery
In class / blended
Campus
New Lynn
Credits
75
Work placement
160+ hours
Fees Domestic
TBC
Fees International
This programme is not available for international students
The NZ Certificate in Pharmacy – Pharmacy Technician Core (Level 4) programme is designed to prepare students for a vital role in New Zealand’s healthcare system as qualified pharmacy technicians. You’ll gain the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical understanding needed to safely dispense medicines, support patients, and manage pharmacy operations under the supervision of a pharmacist. With a strong focus on compassionate care, you’ll learn in a purpose-built dispensary lab at NZSE College and build real-world experience through pharmacy work placements in community and hospital settings. Graduates will be ready to step confidently into pharmacy roles, contributing to the wellbeing of patients and their whānau.
The aim of this course is for students to gain the required knowledge of pharmacy-related legislation and regulations as applicable to a pharmacy technician. This course will also equip students with the skills and knowledge required to work ethically and professionally as a pharmacy technician.
The aim of this course is for students to develop sound knowledge of pharmacotherapy in relation to commonly used treatments. The students will be able to develop a set of appropriate communication techniques when informing, advising, and counselling patients/customers on health-related matters and dispensed medicines.
The aim of this course is to equip students with all the required knowledge to interpret prescriptions and perform all required calculations as a part of a dispensing process.
The aim of this course is for students to develop a competent set of dispensing skills, including prescription data entry, compliance packaging and reconstitution of medicines while working under the supervision of a pharmacist.
The aim of this course is for students to develop a competent set of dispensing skills, including prescription data entry, compliance packaging and reconstitution of medicines while working under the supervision of a pharmacist. The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the effective management of dispensary stock and inventory while fulfilling storage requirements.
- For Domestic Students:
- The New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3); or an equivalent qualification, skills or experience in the health and wellbeing sectors, is required to be held for entry into programmes leading to this qualification
- Applicants must be a minimum age of 17 years old
- This programme is taught and assessed in English, and the students must have English language competence to undertake it
- A compulsory criminal record/Police check.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacy legislation, regulations, and ethical standards to ensure compliant pharmacy practice under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Demonstrate sound understanding of pharmacotherapy and commonly used medicines, providing accurate information to patients on health-related matters.
- Interpret prescriptions and perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations required for the safe dispensing of medicines.
- Carry out all stages of the dispensing process, including prescription data entry, compliance packaging, medicine preparation, and documentation, while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.
- Manage dispensary inventory and stock effectively, following storage, handling, and documentation requirements to maintain medicine quality and support smooth pharmacy operations.
This programme will also prepare you for further studies in the Healthcare and aged care sector or
prepare you for the workplace with pay parity starting at $26.94 per hour (starting from 1 Jan 2024)
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Schedule and Fees
- 2/03/2026
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This programme is not available for international students.
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