Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship standard: Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2)
Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide pharmacy services to patients, the public and professional healthcare teams, across a variety of environments.
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Apprenticeship overview
The Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship will help you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours set out by the apprenticeship standard, covering:
Dispensing and supply of medicines and medicinal products
Teamwork
Communication, pharmacy law and ethics
Person-centred care
Health and safety in the workplace
You will return to the workplace equipped with a comprehensive knowledge of the supply, preparation and assembly of pharmaceuticals, codes of conduct and standard operating procedures (SOPs). You'll be confident in assisting with the delivery of safe, ethical and professionally-grounded advice and care, helping patients to make the most effective use of their medicines, while promoting healthy lifestyle choices and relevant screening services.
Who is the programme for?
This apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to begin a career in pharmacy or healthcare, as well as those already working in a pharmacy support role who want formal training and a recognised qualification.
The programme is intended for individuals who will be working under the supervision of a pharmacist, pharmacy technician or other accountable healthcare professional.
How this apprenticeship is delivered
We offer blended learning, combining online activities, videos, self‑directed study and live virtual classrooms. Online learning is hosted on the Buttercups b-Hive platform.
Apprenticeship information
- Start Dates
- Monthly
- Application deadline
- 6 weeks before start date
- Study modes
- Blended learning (online activities, videos, self‑directed study and live virtual classrooms via the b‑Hive)
- Cost
- 95% government funded for non-levy payers.£5,000levy fundedFreefor Learners
Apprenticeship standard
Pharmacy Services Assistant (Level 2)
Entry requirements
For learners
To join this apprenticeship, you must meet the eligibility criteria set out by the apprenticeship standard and Buttercups Training. These requirements ensure that you have the appropriate professional registration, workplace context and foundational knowledge needed to successfully complete the programme.
Learners must:
Have a right to work and abode in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years. Additional eligibility rules apply to EEA nationals and non-UK nationals
Be aged 16 years or over
Hold a contract of employment for a minimum of 21 hours a week
Work under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional, pharmacist or pharmacy technician for the duration of the apprenticeship
Not be in full-time education or enrolled onto another government-funded programme
Not hold an equivalent qualification at the same level
Not hold a Level 4 qualification or above, unless it is 'materially different' from the apprenticeship. Queries in relation to prior qualifications will be individually assessed by our specialist tutors
For candidates who are not eligible for apprenticeship funding, Buttercups Training offers the following privately-funded alternatives:
Employer responsibilities
Employers must meet specific criteria to support an apprentice on this programme. These requirements ensure that the learner has access to the appropriate supervision, clinical environment and protected training time needed to fulfil apprenticeship and government standards.
Employers must:
Have a workplace in England
Provide a registered healthcare professional, pharmacist or pharmacy technician to oversee and support the apprentice’s training
Provide off-the-job (OTJ) training during the apprentice's normal paid working hours:
This will be approximately 325 hours over the apprenticeship which is the equivalent to 6-7 hours a week
Additional time must be given if the learner needs to undertake additional maths or English training, such as Functional Skills
Provide a workplace environment and/or arrange a placement that allows the learner to:
Have regular opportunities to dispense a wide range of medicines for named patients
Be able to order, receive, maintain and issue pharmaceutical stock
Have opportunities to communicate and provide advice to patients/carers and other healthcare professionals
How to apply
To apply for this programme, please follow the link below.,