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Level 2 options

Equivalent – now transferable A NEW Apprenticeship: English and Maths Technical certificate – (knowledge) Competence check (NVQ)

What is the qualification structure for the EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF)?

Learners must complete all three units in Group A (Mandatory Units) plus four units from Group B (Optional Units). A minimum of 20 credits is required for this qualification.

Learners will need to choose their optional units with their employer. Confirmation of the optional units chosen will be requested at course induction and further information provided if required.

A – Mandatory Units

Mandatory Units Credit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.

Mandatory Units (3)

L/601/3394 – Assist with the provision of a pharmacy service to meet individuals’ needs R/600/9413 – Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety L/601/3430 – Contribute to the effectiveness of teams

What is the qualification structure for the EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF)?

B – Optional Units

Optional Units Credit Value required: Minimum 12.

A minimum of 4 must be chosen

M/600/9371 – Assist in the sale of medicines and products Y/601/3432 – Assist in prescribed items Y/600/9378 – Assist in the issuing of pharmaceutical stock D/601/3433 – Assist in the manufacture and assembly of medicinal products M/601/3436 – Prepare aseptic products H/601/3448 – Prepare documentation, materials, components and other items for the preparation of aseptic products D/601/3450 – Assist in the preparation of documentation, materials and other items for manufacture and assembly of medicinal products D/600/9379 – Assist in the issuing of prescribed items T/601/3468 – Receive prescriptions from individuals M/600/9385 – Receive pharmaceutical stock T/600/9386 – Maintain pharmaceutical stock Y/600/9395 – Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check J/600/9375 – Order routine pharmaceutical stock

Credit Value 8 3 4 7 10 6 10 3 3 3 3 4 3

The long awaited Level 3

Not funded:

GPhC Technical Certificate (knowledge) QCF (NVQ) Level 3 (skills)

Funded:

Apprenticeship BTEC Pharmaceutical Science QCF (NVQ) Level 3 (skills) Maths and English

New Level 3 Course modules

Module 1

Dispensing and Supply of Medicines

Module 2

Pharmacy Law, Ethics and Practice

Module 3

Chemical Principles for Pharmacy Technicians

Module 4

Biological Principles in Pharmacy

Module 5

Microbiology for Pharmacy

Module 6

Human Physiology

Module 7

Action and Uses of Medicines

Module 8

Gastrointestinal and nutritional medicines

Module 9

Cardio-Respiratory Medicines

New Level 3 Course modules

Module 10

Central Nervous System medicines

Module 11

Infections and immunology

Module 12

Endocrine and genito-urinary medicine

Module 13

Malignant disease and Musculoskeletal medicines

Module 14

Medicines for the ears, eyes, nose and skin

Module 15

Communicating in Pharmacy

Module 16

Professional Development in Pharmacy

Module 17

Community Pharmacy Practice

Module 18

Pharmaceutics

Module 19

Making Medicines for Pharmacy

New assessment strategy

Skills that are assessed

•Provide an effective and responsive pharmacy service •Process pharmaceutical queries •Make sure your actions within the workplace aim to protect the environment •Reflect on and develop your practice •Receive prescriptions from individuals •Confirm prescription validity •Assemble prescribed items •Issue prescribed items

•Prepare extemporaneous medicines for individual use

•Order pharmaceutical stock •Receive pharmaceutical stock •Maintain pharmaceutical stock •Issue pharmaceutical stock

•Undertake an in- process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items, prior to a final check

THREE of the following

•Assist in the supply of pharmaceutical appliances •Process prescriptions for payment

•Prepare to conduct a review of an individual’s medicines

•Enable learning through demonstrations and instruction •Contribute to the effectiveness of teams

NEW Level 4:

ADDITIONAL POST Qualification (LEVEL 4) •Undertake the final check of dispensed medicines and products •Take a medication history from an individual •Determine the suitability of an individuals own medicine for use

Sir, As the FT reports every day, business is a competitive environment. Rarely does the entire business community come together passionately over one specific topic. Apprenticeships are an exception. We all, as leaders in business, support apprenticeships, and 85,000 of us have made a personal commitment to them – by employing apprentices in our own companies.

The spending review recently announced funding for an extra 75,000 apprenticeship places and today we have joined forces to urge other employers to consider how apprenticeships could help their businesses We know that apprenticeships provide people with enhanced employment opportunities, and are a great way to learn. Supporting the growth of this programme will build a great legacy and ensure that we all support the business leaders of tomorrow.

David Frost, Director-General, British Chambers of Commerce Colin Willman, Federation of Small Businesses

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