MAPS Pharmacy Training
Apprenticeship for Pharmacy Assistants - Programme Overview
Why do I need an Apprenticeship?
All pharmacy staff involved in the sale of over the counter medicines, and prescription receipt and collection as part of their job role must be professionally qualified. The Apprenticeship is an opportunity for staff to gain these qualifications and allow progress to Technician status.
What are the qualifications?
Successful achievement of the Apprenticeship consists of attaining the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services, completion of ERR workbook and Key skills in Communication and Application of Number at Level 1. These qualifications are together called a Framework and have been agreed by Skills for Health, the Sector Skills Council and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society as appropriate for Pharmacy use.
How much does it cost?
For learners aged 16-18 there is no charge to employer or learner, aged 19 and over there is an expectation that the employer will contribute to the costs. This will be by agreement between the employer and MAPS.
When can I start?
MAPS programmes can be started at any time throughout the year following eligibility checks for learner and employer.
How long does it last?
MAPS expect completion in 6 to 12 months depending on the learner. All learners are treated individually with target completion dates set according to experience and time given to learning.
What will MAPS do for you?
MAPS will undertake a skills scan and create an individual learning plan to assist the learner in developing the required expertise for their job. We provide regular visits to the workplace for assessment and training by fully qualified pharmacy assessors and certification of qualifications subject to successful completion. MAPS will provide a Skills for Health Apprenticeship Completion Certificate. We also provide support to the onsite Pharmacist in mentoring learners.
Entry Requirements
It is the norm that apprentices are employed in a pharmacy setting. There are no formal academic qualifications required but potential learners will be expected to have the ability to achieve NVQ 2 and Key Skills.
Contact us now!
To start the programme or for more details contact Suzan or David on:
Tel: 01582 480800
Fax: 01582 480048
e-mail: suzan@mapstraining.co.uk / david@mapstraining.co.uk
or Stephanie on 01234 436156
e-mail stephanie@mapstraining.co.uk
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