311215: Pharmacy Technician
Skill Level: 2
Assessing Authority: VETASSESS
Visa Options – ANZSCO 311215
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
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Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | ![]() | - | ![]() | - |
Subclass 491 (State/Territory nominated) | ![]() | - | ![]() | - |
Subclass 491 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 482 (TSS) | ![]() | - | ![]() | - |
Subclass 186 (ENS) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | ![]() | - | ![]() | - |
Subclass 407 (Training) | ![]() | - | ![]() | - |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 311215
311215: Pharmacy Technician
Description
Fills and labels patients’ prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. May record details of, place orders for, take stock of, and store medications and medical supplies and deliver them to patients.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Diploma or
– AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
- Operating equipment used in diagnosing and monitoring disorders of the heart, kidneys, nervous system and hearing, and in anaesthesia
- Undertaking and assisting with medical analytical procedures and assisting Anaesthetists and surgical teams
- Recording the electrical activity of the heart, from which the heart rate is measured and pattern and rhythm interpreted
- Taking, collecting and labelling blood, urine and other samples from patients
- Preparing and staining slides and tissue sections for blood and histological examination
- Performing diagnostic tests on tissues and body fluids and analysing the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues
- Testing for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples
- Setting up, checking and maintaining operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment
- Referring prescriptions to Pharmacists and assisting in preparing medications
Assessing Authority
“Currently there is no known caveats applicable to this occupation”. Refer to Department of Home Affairs website for updated list.