Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - FBP40522

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Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors and specialist technical roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The qualification includes technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, processes and team members.

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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NOTE: This course is more recent than the latest Student Outcomes Survey.

Satisfied with Training

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

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

43.7%

Technicians and Trades Workers

20.8%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

11.3%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

19.3%

Mining

18.9%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.5%

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

State and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study certain courses.
Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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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 IV 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:

8 core units, plus

8 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:

4 must be from group A

4 from the remaining units listed in groups A or B, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma, with no more than 2 units packaged at Certificate III or Diploma.

Core Units

BSBLDR414	Lead team effectiveness
BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
FBPPHM4001	Monitor and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
FBPPHM4002	Prepare and review workplace documentation to support Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
FBPPHM4003	Facilitate contamination control
FBPPHM4005	Participate in validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
FBPPHM4006	Respond to non-conformance
FBPPPL3006	Report on workplace performance

Elective Units

Group A

FBPOPR3019	Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system
FBPPHM3003	Work in a controlled environment
FBPPHM3004	Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment
FBPPHM3021	Operate a pharmaceutical production process
FBPPHM4004	Participate in change control procedures
FBPPPL4002	Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance
FBPTEC4007	Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
FBPTEC4011*	Establish process capability
MSMOPS400	Optimise process/plant area
MSMSUP406	Identify faults in electronic control
MSMWHS401	Assess risk
MSS403011	Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices
MSS403032	Analyse manual handling processes
MSS403085	Ensure process improvements are sustained
MSS403087	Mistake proof an operational process
MSS404054	Apply statistics to operational processes
MSS404061	Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area
MSS404084	Undertake process capability improvements
MSS404086	Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
PMBTECH406E	Diagnose production equipment problems

Group B

BSBHRM413	Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBINS401	Analyse and present research information
BSBLDR411	Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBLDR413	Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS402	Coordinate business operational plans
BSBPEF401	Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR401	Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR402	Implement continuous improvement
FBPOPR2069	Use numerical applications in the workplace
FBPOPR4001	Apply principles of statistical process control
FBPPPL3005	Participate in an audit process
MSL922001	Record and present data
MSMPER300*	Issue work permits
MSMSUP390	Use structured problem-solving tools
MSMWHS201	Conduct hazard analysis
MSS402080	Undertake root cause analysis
MSS402083	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS403010	Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices
MSS403021	Facilitate a Just in Time system
MSS403023	Monitor a levelled pull system of operations
MSS403040	Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S
MSS404053	Use DMAIC techniques
MSS403054	Facilitate breakthrough improvements
MSS404060	Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team
TAEASS402	Assess competence
TAEASS403	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL301	Provide work skill instruction

Prerequisite requirements

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
FBPTEC4011 Establish process capability	FBPTEC4007 Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles
MSMPER300 Issue work permits	MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis

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