This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge for team leaders, supervisors and specialist technical roles within pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The qualification includes technical skills, problem solving and supervisory skills to operate, monitor and improve the performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, processes and team members.
Work must comply with good manufacturing practice, health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Facilitate contamination control | Core |
| Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | Core |
| Lead team effectiveness | Core |
| Monitor and maintain Good Manufacturing Practice requirements | Core |
| Participate in validation of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes | Core |
| Prepare and review workplace documentation to support Good Manufacturing Practice requirements | Core |
| Report on workplace performance | Core |
| Respond to non-conformance | Core |
| Analyse and present research information | Elective |
| Analyse manual handling processes | Elective |
| Apply principles of statistical process control | Elective |
| Apply statistics to operational processes | Elective |
| Assess competence | Elective |
| Assess risk | Elective |
| Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy | Elective |
| Clean and sanitise facilities and equipment | Elective |
| Conduct hazard analysis | Elective |
| Coordinate business operational plans | Elective |
| Coordinate recruitment and onboarding | Elective |
| Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Elective |
| Describe and analyse data using mathematical principles | Elective |
| Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| Diagnose production equipment problems | Elective |
| Ensure process improvements are sustained | Elective |
| Establish process capability | Elective |
| Facilitate a Just in Time system | Elective |
| Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S | Elective |
| Facilitate breakthrough improvements | Elective |
| Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Facilitate implementation of competitive systems and practices | Elective |
| Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team | Elective |
| Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area | Elective |
| Identify faults in electronic control | Elective |
| Implement continuous improvement | Elective |
| Issue work permits | Elective |
| Lead effective workplace relationships | Elective |
| Manage personal health and wellbeing | Elective |
| Mistake proof an operational process | Elective |
| Monitor a levelled pull system of operations | Elective |
| Operate a pharmaceutical production process | Elective |
| Operate and monitor interrelated processes in a production or packaging system | Elective |
| Optimise process/plant area | Elective |
| Participate in an audit process | Elective |
| Participate in assessment validation | Elective |
| Participate in change control procedures | Elective |
| Plan and coordinate production equipment maintenance | Elective |
| Promote innovation in team environments | Elective |
| Provide work skill instruction | Elective |
| Record and present data | Elective |
| Support the learning and development of teams and individuals | Elective |
| Undertake process capability improvements | Elective |
| Undertake root cause analysis | Elective |
| Use DMAIC techniques | Elective |
| Use numerical applications in the workplace | Elective |
| Use planning software systems in operations | Elective |
| Use structured problem-solving tools | Elective |
| Work in a controlled environment | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Manufacturing Production Manager
ANZSCO 133512
Manufacturing Production Managers manage the manufacturing activities of organisations.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Chemical Plant Operator
ANZSCO 399211
Chemical Plant Operators control the operation of chemical production plant.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Pivotal Education (RTO code 90272)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.