Level 6

Study online to take your pharmacy technician career to the next level

Are you a pharmacy technician looking to make the next move in your career? This qualification will help you get ahead.

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Duration and study methods

Part-time for 2 years (40 teaching weeks per year)
_{The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 4 years.}

Programme structure
Start dates

January, July

Key dates and timetables

Qualification

New Zealand Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Specialist) (Level 6)
_{Programme code: NZ4410}
Credits

120
Locations

Online plus workshops at MIT Manukau
_{(some workshops may be available online).}

Domestic fees

$7,200 (approx.)

Individual course fees
International fees

Not available to international students

Free* study

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Overview

Programme highlights

Are you a pharmacy technician looking to make the next move in your career?

This qualification will help you get ahead.

You'll learn the skills to step into a specialist technician role and make a difference within your pharmacy.

In order to undertake this course, you must be a qualified pharmacy technician with a level 5 qualification.

Our flexible learning options means you can study part-time online, anywhere in New Zealand while you remain in employment.

IT requirements: To complete this qualification you will need to have access to a computer and the internet to retrieve course materials, undertake assessments and participate in the courses online activities.

_{Please note: Although the Government vaccine mandate for health and disability workers ended on 11:59pm 26 September 2022, some employers can still require workers to be vaccinated due to their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Placement is a compulsory component of MIT’s healthcare programmes. To go on placement in this sector, students will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to MIT. Students that hold a medical exemption that prevents them from being vaccinated are permitted to work in the healthcare sector, but will have limited placement opportunities in that sector. Students that are not vaccinated, or that do not wish to share their vaccination status with MIT, may not be able to go on placement in the healthcare sector. If you hold a medical exemption, or if you are unable or unwilling to provide proof of vaccination to MIT, your placement opportunities will accordingly be limited and MIT cannot guarantee availability with placement providers. If this applies to you, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your options.}

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills from a previous qualification recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand;

And

In addition, a minimum of one year's experience in a pharmacy technician role is required for entry into programmes leading to this qualification.
All students are required to have access to a suitable pharmacy workplace to be employed on entry to the programme, with the expectation that they are able to fulfil the practical requirements of the programme.

English Language Entry Requirements

Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5) or equivalent.

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

Special & discretionary admission

Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.

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Programme structure

You will need to complete seven compulsory courses as well as three specialist courses (120 credits):

Compulsory courses

727.622 Leadership and management for effective teamwork (10 credits)

Lead, coordinate and delegate work within a pharmacy team.

Outcomes

Learner outcomes