This course will give you the essential skills to work as team leader processor in the pharmaceutical and allied manufacturing industries.

You will gain skills in monitoring good manufacturing processes, operating manufacturing equipment, skills and knowledge to work in a sterile manufacturing environment and knowledge of required skills in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

You will also learn how to relay and respond to information, respond to emergency situations and participate in workplace safety procedures.
Develop your skills to work effectively in a team, learn how to allocate work and monitor Occupational Health and Safety procedures for a work group.

You will gain the skills to work in the pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on manufacturing practices and product quality.

You may wish to progress into the Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

You must:

• have successfully completed Year 10, or equivalent
• be currently working within the industry.

Direct entry - Rolling enrolments

• Individual interview
• Assessment of application

Self paced (usually part time 1 year)

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Workplace assessment

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.