Pharmacy Assistant
The course is suited to those intending to work in a pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant or in a health food store as a Sales Assistant. There are also opportunities to progress to studies at Third Level.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
2 years, part-time for the full award. Students will receive a QQI component certificate at the end of the first year.
Entry Requirements
-Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
-Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
-Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
-Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
-Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
-Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.
-Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should make direct contact with the College to explore their application on an individual basis.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Students may find employment in a pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant or in a health food store as a Sales Assistant.
Third Level Progression
This course allows progression to a number of courses including:
- Pharmacy Technician TU654, Pharmaceutical Science TU876 and Applied Social Care TU997 in TU Dublin-Tallaght.
- TU Dublin- City Centre Campus accept this course on many courses including Visual Merchandising and Display TU795 and Social Care TU996.
- A number of degrees in UCD accept this award including Humanities DN530, Social Sciences DN700, Psychology DN720 and Social Policy and Sociology DN750.
- Applied Social Studies in Social Care TU791 and Community and Youth Development TU792 in TU Dublin- Blanchardstown
There are many more opportunities for college progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commences in Late Aug/Early September
In response to the cost-of-living crisis, DDLETB have implemented a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the 2024-2025 academic year. The only fee payable for full-time and part-time courses in this academic year is:
Non-refundable Deposit €50
All other charges including course-specific fees have been waived for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Non-EEA students:
Non-EEA nationals should contact the college for details of entry requirements and fees.
* Fees are subject to change. Check with the College for the latest details on fees.
Funding Schemes
There are several funding schemes available for eligible students, including:-
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme)
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative)
SUSI Grant
Application for all courses is online on the www. greenhillscollege.ie website (Application weblink above). Where courses are full, learners may be placed on a waiting list and allocated places as they become available.
Modules
2024-2025
Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
Work Experience 5N1356
Social Studies 5N1370
Retail Selling 5N1619
2025-2026
Nutrition 5N2006
Word Processing 5N1358
Medical Terminology 5N2428
Communications 5N0690
5M4468
Certification
NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI Community Health Services 5M4468.
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie