Title of Qualification

National Vocational Certificate Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician(Junior Technician)

Date:

2019-12-13

NVQF Level:

3

Version:

1

Total Credits:

91

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
102200846	Apply Work Health and Safety Practices (WHS)	3	3
041700840	Identify and Implement Workplace Policy and Procedures	2	3
001100852	Communicate at Workplace	3	3
061100858	Perform Computer Application Skills	3	4
041300867	Manage Personal Finances	3	3
091600606	Manufacture tablets	3	40
091600607	Manufacture capsules and dry suspensions	3	10
091600608	Manufacture liquid dosages	3	15
091600609	Perform packaging as per manufacturing order	3	10

Credit Range:

Compulsory	Elective
91	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 institute for this qualification is person having National Vocational Certificate level 2 in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician.

Requirements for accumulation of credits:

NA

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