Pharmacy Services
Modern Apprenticeship
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.
Apprenticeship framework(s)
Your employee will study for a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or 8.
Select each level to see the framework document and qualification(s) at that level.
Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6
SCQF qualification levels explained
Download Modern Apprenticeship - Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 6 framework document
Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 8 (includes Professional Development Award (PDA) in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 7)
SCQF qualification levels explained
Download Modern Apprenticeship - Pharmacy Services SCQF Level 8 framework document
Entry requirements
SCQF Level 6
There are no set entry requirements for this Modern Apprenticeship.
SCQF Level 8 Candidates should have completed the Modern Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services at SCQF Level 6, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
SCQF Level 6
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 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 does it work?
Apprentices will learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. They’ll also study with a college or other learning provider.
Cost and funding
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider throughout the apprenticeship.
The training contribution calculator will show you our funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees aged 16 to 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 your business needs.
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 encourage all employers to pay the Living Wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
How long will it take?
The Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 will take between 12 and 24 months to complete.
The Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8 will take between 24 and 36 months to complete.
Need information or advice?
Call our advisors to find out more about Modern Apprenticeships.
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The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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