ICTQual Level 3 Award in Pharmacy Technician Training

This qualification provides structured, competency-based pharmacy technician training covering essential pharmaceutical practice, clinical support, and safe medicine management aligned with healthcare standards.

• Nationally structured pharmacy technician foundation training

• Focus on pharmaceutical science and clinical pharmacy practice

• Practical dispensing and medication management skills development

• Patient care, communication, and counselling training

• Pharmacy law, ethics, and regulatory compliance awareness

• Assessment-based competency evaluation through MCQs and practical tasks

The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Pharmacy Technician Training is designed to prepare learners for entry-level roles in pharmacy environments, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare support services. It builds essential knowledge in pharmacology, dispensing procedures, and pharmaceutical calculations, ensuring learners understand safe medication handling and patient safety principles. The qualification also introduces learners to pharmacy operations, legal frameworks, and professional ethics required in modern healthcare systems. It strengthens both theoretical understanding and practical awareness of how pharmacy services are delivered in real-world settings. By completing this course, learners gain a strong foundation for further professional development in pharmacy practice and healthcare-related roles.

• Develops foundational pharmacy technician competencies

• Builds understanding of medicine dispensing and supply systems

• Introduces clinical pharmacy and patient care principles

• Strengthens pharmaceutical calculations and drug knowledge

• Covers pharmacy law, ethics, and professional standards

• Prepares learners for advanced pharmacy qualifications or roles

This course equips learners with essential pharmaceutical knowledge, clinical understanding, and operational pharmacy skills required to support safe and effective medication use in healthcare environments.

• Understand roles and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians

• Apply pharmacology principles in medication management

• Perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations and dispensing

• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams

• Understand pharmacy law, ethics, and regulatory requirements

• Manage pharmacy operations including inventory and safety

This qualification is intended for individuals seeking entry into pharmacy and healthcare support roles or those wishing to develop foundational pharmaceutical knowledge for career progression.

• Aspiring pharmacy technicians

• Entry-level healthcare support workers

• Pharmacy assistants seeking advancement

• Students interested in pharmaceutical sciences

• Individuals entering healthcare professions

• Career changers moving into pharmacy practice

Learners are expected to have basic educational and communication skills suitable for understanding pharmaceutical concepts and completing assessments.

• Minimum age of 18 years (typical entry requirement)

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required

Learners are assessed through structured evaluation methods designed to measure theoretical understanding and practical application of pharmacy technician competencies.

• Multiple-choice question (MCQ) assessments

• Written or theory-based assignments

• Practical competency evaluations

• Final assessment covering core pharmacy knowledge

This qualification provides a pathway to advanced pharmacy and healthcare qualifications as well as employment opportunities within pharmacy settings.

• ICTQual Level 4 Pharmacy Technician qualifications

• Advanced pharmacy practice or healthcare diplomas

• Employment as pharmacy assistant or trainee technician

• Specialised training in hospital or clinical pharmacy roles