Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - FBP30822

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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for production and packaging roles carried out under broad supervision within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Individuals with this qualification perform tasks involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.

Work must comply with good manufacturing practice, health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

56.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

14.5%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

13.5%

Labourers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

23.4%

Construction

18.7%

Other Services

12.7%

Manufacturing

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical Career Pathway

Certificate III in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical.

Stream

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Lead Production Operator

Certificate IV

Production Supervisor

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Food Processing

Wine

Retail and Production Baking

Food Safety

Beverage Processing

Certificate II

Bakery Production Assistant

Certificate III

Quality Assurance Technician

Certificate IV

Diploma

Quality Assurance Manager

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

16 units of competency:

5 core units, plus

11 elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualifications’ Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:

5 must be from group A

4 must be from group B

2 from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units

BSBWHS311	Assist with maintaining workplace safety
FBPPHM3003	Work in a controlled environment
FBPPHM3004	Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment
FBPPHM3020	Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
FBPPHM3021	Operate a pharmaceutical production process

Elective Units

Group A

FBPOPR2082	Operate a mixing or blending process
FBPOPR3019	Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
FBPPHM3005	Operate a concentration process
FBPPHM3006	Operate an extraction process
FBPPHM3008	Operate an aseptic fill and seal process
FBPPHM3009	Operate an aseptic form, fill and seal process
FBPPHM3010	Operate a compressing process
FBPPHM3011	Dispense pharmaceutical raw materials
FBPPHM3012	Operate an encapsulation process
FBPPHM3013	Operate a granulation process
FBPPHM3014	Operate a liquid manufacturing process
FBPPHM3015	Operate a tablet coating process
FBPPHM3017	Coordinate a label store
FBPPHM3018	Operate a sterilisation process using an autoclave
FBPPHM3019	Operate a chromatography manufacturing process
MSL922001	Record and present data
MSS402061	Use SCADA systems in operations

Group B

BSBWRT311	Write simple documents
FBPOPR2070	Apply quality systems and procedures
FBPOPR3004	Set up a production or packaging line for operation
FBPPPL3003	Participate in improvement processes
FBPPPL3005	Participate in an audit process
FBPPPL3006	Report on workplace performance
FBPTEC3001	Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems
FBPWHS2001	Participate in work health and safety processes
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
MSL973013	Perform basic tests
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMPMC400	Carry out stock control
MSMSUP303	Identify equipment faults
MSMSUP310	Contribute to the development of workplace documentation
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools
MSS402021	Apply Just in Time procedures
MSS403085	Ensure process improvements are sustained
SIRCDIS006	Maintain dispensary stock
TLIA0003	Complete and check import/export documentation
TLIA0004	Complete receival and despatch documentation
TLIA0015	Organise receival and despatch operations
TLIA0029	Monitor temperature controlled stock
TLIX0004X	Administer inventory systems
TLIX0013X	Maintain stock control and receivals

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