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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship provides a structured approach to training and developing pharmacy assistants. It's suitable for employees with or without experience in the industry. It helps apprentices understand the needs of the organisation, its customers and the sector.
Qualifications
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 6 in Pharmacy Services.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and experience they need for a pharmacy technician role.
They could also progress to the following levels:
- Pharmacist – Higher Education courses.
- Management – HNC Pharmacy Services Development and Management
- Pharmacy assistant SCQF level 8 (where applicable)
- CPD qualifications in pharmacy
SCQF level 8
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 8 in Pharmacy Services which includes the Professional Development Award (PDA) in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 7.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the Modern Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services at SCQF level 6, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
After completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills and experience they need for a pharmacy technician role.
They could also progress to the following levels:
- Pharmacist – Higher Education courses.
- CPD qualifications in pharmacy
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
The Modern Apprenticeship at level 6 will take between 12-24 months to complete.
The Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF level 8 will take between 24-36 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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