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New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core)

New Zealand Management Academies Limited

Subject area

Pharmacy

Qualification

Duration

24 Weeks

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pharmacy sector with people who carry out a range of pharmacy dispensing services, and support the provision of safe, patient-centred healthcare.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements: Applicants must hold the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) [Ref: 1886] Or Equivalent skills and knowledge of working in a New Zealand pharmacy and Hold a secondary/tertiary qualification at NZQF Level 3 or equivalent. General Requirements: Have an acceptable New Zealand Police vet check prior to the beginning of practical experience. English Language: International students: General or Academic IELTS score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent Internationally Recognised English Proficiency test. Domestic students with ESOL: must be proficient in English language. Distance/Online Akonga: Already employed in a pharmacy for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Please note: The distance/online study option is not available to international students.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

24 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 309 7802
Fax: (09) 2701269
Email: Quality@nzma.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzma.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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