Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff
The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff is specifically designed for learners who wish to receive a professional qualification in order to develop a career in the pharmacy sector.
- Duration of the course: Minimum of 12 months
- Awarding Body: Pearson
- Start Date: May 2025
- Class Schedule: Monday or Wednesday (7 PM-8:30 PM)
- Mode of delivery: Online
- Study type: Self-paced
- Total Fees: £2,950.00 Special Offer Price (20% Off): £2,360.00 (Total Fee is inclusive of Initial Deposit Fee)
- Initial Deposit Amount: £299.00
- No Additional Fees
- Places Remaining: 4
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*One-off and two instalment payments included £299.00 deposit fee
Unit 5 Dispensing and Supply of Prescribed Medicines and Medicinal Products can be added as an additional unit which will cost £350.00 (This is an additional fee and not included in the course fee).
Course Description
The BTEC Level 2 Certificate in, ‘The Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff’, provides learners with a great opportunity to help their local area, achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification, and progress in a career within the pharmacy sector.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, students can progress to a career in many different roles across different settings, including registered pharmacies, doctors’ practices, and mental health practices. Pharmacy Assistants play a key role in supporting the work of pharmacy professionals, in providing safe and effective pharmacy services.
Throughout this course, learners will develop their fundamental technical skills, along with appropriate attitudes and behaviours that will support their personal success within their career. Furthermore, it will develop the student’s interpersonal skills in order to support their progression and success in further study and career advancement.
Course Requirements and Suitability
In order to be accepted onto the course you must:
- Good English, Maths and ICT skills
- Voluntary Placement for 14 hours a week (The College will assist in finding placements)
Qualification Delivery
This qualification is delivered online, through a combination of live classes and learning resources. Each student is assigned a personal assessor and our online classes give them the opportunity to discuss their studies with other learners whilst receiving advice, guidance, and support from an experienced pharmacy professional.
Course Content
Students must complete the following units.
| Unit No. | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Person-Centred Care and Communication |
| 2 | Principles of Health and Safety for Pharmacy Support Staff |
| 3 | Effective Teamwork within Pharmacy Services |
| 4 | Personal Development for Pharmacy Support Staff |
| 8 | Selling over the Counter Medicines and Medicinal Products |
Unit 5 Dispensing and Supply of Prescribed Medicines and Medicinal Products can be added as an additional unit which will cost £350.00 (this is an additional fee (not in not included in the course fee))
Assessment Opportunities
- Written assignments
- Reflective accounts
- Work based observations
- Professional Discussions
Progression Opportunities
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for the role of a Pharmacy Assistant.
As a Pharmacy Assistant, students can progress to a career in many different roles across different settings. These can include registered pharmacies, community services, Prison Service, GP practices, dispensing doctors’ practices, care homes and clinical commissioning groups, hospitals, mental health practices – along with other sectors within the pharmaceutical industry. They can also progress on to our Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Qualification and will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician on completion.
FAQs
Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2 is a minimum of 12 months
Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2 duration is based on the guide learning hours and teaching hours set by the awarding body
Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2 Staff costs £2,950.00 (Total Fee is inclusive of Initial Deposit Fee)
1 day a week. Lessons are held online
May 2025
Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2 students will have to do a minimum of 14 hours a week in a work placement
We have a very good success rate of placing students in a work placement but this isn’t always guaranteed. We will try to place you within an hour’s travel distance from your home
It’s down to the employer’s discretion. This is something you can discuss during your interview process
No, we do not assist you to find a job
Students can fill out an application online https://www.twclondon.org.uk/apply-here
Copies of your documents can also be emailed to admissions@thewoolwichcollege.org.uk
Students need to have English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent (Level 1 qualification) whether this is from the UK or EU. All qualifications from abroad need to be translated into English before the student can enrol
Your qualifications can be compared to the UK education system by UK NARIC https://www.enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx
- Photo ID (Passport)
- Proof of Address (dated in the last 3 months)
- Visa Status either a British Passport, BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) which is dated for after the end of the course duration or a Share Code (if you are from Europe)
- NI Number (National Insurance Number) or right to work in the UK documentation
- Certificates of your previous qualifications (qualifications from abroad must be converted)
- UK Naric statement of comparability (for converted qualification from abroad)
- Up to date CV (Curriculum Vitae)
- Health Declaration (Form can be requested from the college)
- Character References (Form can be requested from the college)
There are a few other fees that are separate from the course fee. They are Deposit Fee and Awarding Body Registration Fee. There is also a fee for the BKSB Assessments:
- Deposit Fee is £299.00
- Pearson Awarding Body Registration Fee for Pharmacy Assistant, Level 2 is £166.05
Pearson
Yes, there are three different payment options:
- One-off Payment (5% discount)
- Two Instalments
- Monthly Instalments (10 months)
Self-Funded (Bank Transfer, Direct Debit or Credit Card)
No, if you require a student visa to study in the UK or you are a tier 4 student, we cannot accept you as we do not have the license. We can only accept UK and EU students or those with settlement status (indefinite leave to remain) here in the UK
All students must be 18 and over to study here at The Woolwich College
From the moment you submit your application, documents and pay the deposit fee it should take up to 2-3 weeks for you to be fully enrolled onto the course
It is not a requirement, but it may benefit you if you have some previous experience
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for a full time job as a Pharmacy Assistant. Students can progress to a career in many different roles across different settings. These can include registered pharmacies, community services, the Prison Service, GP practices, dispensing doctors’ practices, care homes and clinical commissioning groups, hospitals, mental health practices – along with other sectors within the pharmaceutical industry.
They can also progress on to our Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Qualification and will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) as a pharmacy technician on completion
Where our graduates work..
