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Level 2 options

Equivalent – now transferable

A NEW Apprenticeship:-English and MathsTechnical certificate – (knowledge)Competence check (NVQ)

A – Mandatory UnitsMandatory UnitsCredit Value required: Minimum 8, Maximum 8.Mandatory Units (3)

L/601/3394 – Assist with the provision of a pharmacy service to meet individuals’ needs

R/600/9413 – Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

L/601/3430 – Contribute to the effectiveness of teams

Learners must complete all three units in Group A (Mandatory Units) plus four units from Group B (Optional Units). A minimum of 20 credits is required for this qualification.Learners will need to choose their optional units with their employer. Confirmation of the optional units chosen will be requested at course induction and further information provided if required.

What is the qualification structure for the EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF)?

What is the qualification structure for the EDEXCEL Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF)?

B – Optional Units

Optional UnitsCredit Value required: Minimum 12.A minimum of 4 must be chosen

Credit Value

M/600/9371 – Assist in the sale of medicines and products 8Y/601/3432 – Assist in prescribed items 3Y/600/9378 – Assist in the issuing of pharmaceutical stock 4D/601/3433 – Assist in the manufacture and assembly of medicinal products 7M/601/3436 – Prepare aseptic products 10H/601/3448 – Prepare documentation, materials, components and other items for the preparation of aseptic products

6

D/601/3450 – Assist in the preparation of documentation, materials and other items for manufacture and assembly of medicinal products

10

D/600/9379 – Assist in the issuing of prescribed items 3T/601/3468 – Receive prescriptions from individuals 3M/600/9385 – Receive pharmaceutical stock 3T/600/9386 – Maintain pharmaceutical stock 3Y/600/9395 – Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check

4

J/600/9375 – Order routine pharmaceutical stock 3

The long awaited Level 3Not funded:GPhC Technical Certificate (knowledge)QCF (NVQ) Level 3 (skills)

Funded:Apprenticeship BTEC Pharmaceutical ScienceQCF (NVQ) Level 3 (skills)Maths and English

New Level 3 Course modules

New Level 3 Course modules

New assessment strategy

Skills that are assessed

•Provide an effective and responsive pharmacy service•Process pharmaceutical queries•Make sure your actions within the workplace aim to protect the environment•Reflect on and develop your practice•Receive prescriptions from individuals•Confirm prescription validity•Assemble prescribed items•Issue prescribed items

•Prepare extemporaneous medicines for individual use•Order pharmaceutical stock•Receive pharmaceutical stock•Maintain pharmaceutical stock•Issue pharmaceutical stock

•Undertake an in- process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items, prior to a final check

THREE of the following

•Assist in the supply of pharmaceutical appliances•Process prescriptions for payment

•Prepare to conduct a review of an individual’s medicines•Enable learning through demonstrations and instruction•Contribute to the effectiveness of teams

NEW Level 4:

ADDITIONAL POST Qualification (LEVEL 4)•Undertake the final check of dispensed medicines and products•Take a medication history from an individual•Determine the suitability of an individuals own medicine for use

Sir, As the FT reports every day, business is a competitive environment. Rarely does the entire business community come together passionately over one specific topic. Apprenticeships are an exception. We all, as leaders in business, support apprenticeships, and 85,000 of us have made a personal commitment to them – by employing apprentices in our own companies.The spending review recently announced funding for an extra 75,000 apprenticeship places and today we have joined forces to urge other employers to consider how apprenticeships could help their businessesWe know that apprenticeships provide people with enhanced employment opportunities, and are a great way to learn. Supporting the growth of this programme will build a great legacy and ensure that we all support the business leaders of tomorrow.David Frost,Director-General, British Chambers of CommerceColin Willman,Federation of Small Businesses

Update from Buttercups Training