Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard for Pharmacy Services Assistant

Background
The Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant apprenticeship was approved for delivery in 2018. Whilst the apprenticeship is actively being used, there are several issues arising which indicate the need for review.
The aim of the review is to ensure that the standard aligns with apprenticeship policy set out by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IFATE) and the content of the standard reflects modern pharmacy assistant roles. 
A Trailblazer Group has convened with the aim of completing the review during 2025.

Trailblazers develop standards that comply with the criteria set out by IFATE. The standard must:

1. Be completed in line with the IFATE template 
2. Describe an occupation which is defined and distinct (with minimum overlap with other apprenticeship standards)
3. Use high level descriptors rather than providing a detailed curriculum.

The format includes duties to which all the knowledge, skills and behaviour statements are mapped. The Trailblazer has drafted knowledge and skills statements that directly reflect the General Pharmaceutical Council Requirements for the education and training of pharmacy support staff (2020).

Download
Please download the standard here before you start so that you can refer to it whilst you are completing the survey.

How long will it take to complete the survey?
It should take in the region of 20 to 30 minutes.

What is the deadline for responding to the online survey?
The deadline for the consultation is midnight, Friday 9th May 2025. 

Thank you for taking part.