Open Awards Level 2 Certificate in Principles and Practices for Pharmaceutical Technical Support Services (RQF)
Key Information
Qualification Code: 610/2857/5
Sector: Occupational Qualification
Level: L2
Start Date: 01 August 2023
Review Date: 31 July 2025
Guided Learning Hours: 232
Min Age: 16
TQT: 310
This qualification was developed in partnership with West Suffolk College (part of the Eastern Education Group) as part of their drive to support new support staff entering the sector as well as supporting existing staff to underpin skills with knowledge in their role in technical services.
West Suffolk College led a project on developing a specific qualification for pharmacy support staff working in technical services, and has worked closely with Open Awards to ensure the content of this qualification meets employer needs nationally to develop a high skilled workforce using on-the-job training and a robust education curriculum.
The development project was led by Amy Laflin and Rob Clarke at West Suffolk College. To find out more about West Suffolk College's delivery of this qualification, please contact amy.lafin@wsc.ac.uk.