Halesowen College

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2

The Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship is a work-based training programme that provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to work in a Pharmacy setting. The Apprenticeship is designed for people who are already working in, or wish to start working in, a Pharmacy Assistant role.

The Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and classroom-based learning. The Apprentice will be employed by Pharmacy and will work alongside experienced Pharmacy colleagues, learning the skills and knowledge required for the role through hands-on experience.

The duration of the apprenticeship varies depending on the individual and the employer but typically takes 12-18 months to complete.

The Apprenticeship is a great way for individuals to gain the skills and qualifications needed to work in a pharmacy setting whilst gaining valuable on the job experience.

The Apprenticeship is open to anyone who is 16 or over and not in full-time education. It is suitable for both school leavers and people who are already working in a pharmacy role but want to gain formal qualifications and develop standards.

The Apprenticeship covers a range of pharmacy-related skills, including:

Understanding the legal and ethical requirements of the pharmacy sector
Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues
Handling medicine safely and correctly
Processing prescriptions
Providing information on health, medicines and maintaining records.

How will I be assessed?

The Apprenticeship is assessed through an end-point assessment, which includes a Vocational Competence Observation, Professional Practice Test and Professional discussion.