Pharmacy Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

The Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship offers a thorough training program, enabling individuals to become competent pharmacy technicians registered with the GPhC. The program blends theoretical learning and hands-on experience, creating a comprehensive education that readies apprentices for successful careers in pharmacy.

Wage

£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

A review of the apprenticeship wage is conducted every 6 months, with the potential for adjustments based on performance.

Training course

Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9am-6pm. Occasional Saturdays (9am-2pm) if required.

39 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 2 August 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprentice will gain valuable skills and knowledge through a combination of practical experience and theoretical learning. An average day or week may include:

Dispensing Medications:

• Accurately preparing and dispensing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Ensuring correct labelling and packaging of medications
• Counselling patients on proper medication usage and possible side effects 

Inventory Management:

• Assisting in managing the stock of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies
• Ensuring medications are stored correctly and safely
• Conducting regular stock checks and reordering supplies when needed

Patient Care and Support:

• Providing advice on over-the-counter medications and general health concerns
• Supporting patients in managing their medication regimes
• Maintaining patient records and confidentiality

During their apprenticeship, the apprentice will have the opportunity to learn and practice these tasks while also completing coursework and assessments related to pharmacy services. This well-rounded approach prepares them for a successful career as a registered pharmacy technician.

Where you'll work

21 langley high street
Langley
B69 4SN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

I & F LIMITED

Training course

Pharmacy technician (integrated) (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
• Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
• Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
• Accurately assemble prescribed items
• Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
• Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
• Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
• Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
• Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
• Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
• Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
• Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
• Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
• Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
• Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
• Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
• Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
• Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
• Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
• Check and review their own and others work effectively
• Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
• Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
• Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
• Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
• Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
• Effectively supervise other members of the team
• Recognise and work within their scope of practice and skills,
• Use relevant data and information to make effective decisions
• Accurately retrieve and reconcile information about a person’s medicines
• Accurately assemble prescribed items
• Issue prescribed items safely and effectively and take action to deal with discrepancies carry out an accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations to ensure the safety of people
• Apply the principles of clinical governance and ensure person’s confidentiality
• Assess a person’s present supply of medicines and order appropriate medicines and products.
• Receive requests for medicines, including prescriptions, and check for their validity, safety and clarity, taking action to deal with any problems with the person directly
• Demonstrate operational skills within their scope of practice
• Provide a safe, effective and responsive pharmacy service
• Take personal responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply of medicines
• Apply the principles of governance to pharmacy operational processes
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient data.
• Communicate and work effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Explain the impact of audit and evaluation on the quality of pharmacy operations and services
• Engage others in the improvement of processes and systems
• Effectively use systems to support the safe and effective management and supply of medicines
• Listen to a person, understand their needs and interpret what matters to them.
• Give the person all relevant information and advice in a way they can understand, so they can make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing
• Optimise a person’s medicines to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Obtain relevant information from people – including patients, carers and other healthcare professionals – and use it to optimise care appropriately
• Adapt information and communication to meet the needs of particular audiences
• Check and review their own and others work effectively
• Suggest and implement personal goals and methods of improvement
• Maintain CPD outcomes that meet with regulatory requirements
• Identify and respond effectively to errors and near misses
• Ensure effective safeguards are in place particularly for children and vulnerable adults
• Prioritise time and resources effectively to achieve local and national objectives
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Ensure that health and safety controls are embedded and working
• Effectively supervise other members of the team

Training schedule

A Level 3 Pharmacy Apprentice will undergo a combination of academic learning and practical training to develop the necessary skills and knowledge required for the role.

The training typically includes:

• Academic Learning: Apprentices study various modules covering essential topics such as pharmacy law and ethics, human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical calculations, and dispensing processes
• Practical Experience: Apprentices work in a pharmacy setting under the supervision of qualified pharmacy professionals, gaining hands-on experience in different aspects of pharmacy practice, including dispensing medications, managing stock, providing health advice, and maintaining patient records
• Assessment and Evaluation: Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices are assessed on their progress and performance via written exams, practical assessments, and ongoing evaluations from their supervisors. They must also complete a final assessment, known as the End-Point Assessment (EPA), which evaluates their competence in the role of a pharmacy technician
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths are also required to be completed before the EPA, if applicable

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Pharmacy Apprenticeship, participants will receive a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent). This qualification enables them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a qualified pharmacy technician, opening up several career opportunities within the pharmacy sector.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience