Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 1 in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician(Helper)

Date:

2019-12-13

NVQF Level:

1

Version:

1

Total Credits:

20

Purpose of the Qualification:

In this training program trainees will learn and acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills required to function as a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician in pharmaceutical industry. Technicians will be responsible to follow the process and procedures involved in the formulation of dosages forms of medicines such as tablets, capsules, parenteral, creams, ointments etc. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technicians are involved to maintain personal safety, maintenance of equipment and also ensure quality work.

Details of the Qualification:

Code	Comptency Standards	Level	Credits
102200843	Follow Work Health and Safety Policies	1	3
041700838	Understand the Workplace Policies and Procedures	1	2
001100850	Follow Basic Communication Skills	1	5
061100855	Operate Computer Functions	1	5
091600735	Adopt Basic Good Manufacturing Practices for Pharmaceutical Production	1	5

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
20	0

Equivalencies, cross credits, pre requisites:

There are no equivalences and cross credits.Entry for assessment for this qualification is open. However, entry into formal training institutes, based on this qualification may require skills and knowledge equivalent to Middle.

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

No requirements for accumulation of credits

Requirement for the award of the Qualification:

NA

Transition arrangements for current courses, awards etc:

NA

Standard Setting Body:

Remarks:

Prepare and train students through skill training and enable them to earn their living either through employment in industry or to be self-employed.

ISCED Classfication:

0916