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Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Pharmaceutical Technician, a qualification at MQF Level 4 or higher is required. Training programmes include:
• Advanced Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians (MCAST) (MQF Level 4)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Technology (University of Malta) (MQF Level 6)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
To practice, a Pharmaceutical Technician has to be listed on the Register of Pharmacy Technicians held by the Pharmacy Council.
A clean Police Conduct Certificate is also required.
On-the-job training is usually offered by the employer.
Knowledge and skills
Pharmaceutical Technicians are expected to have:
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and scientific principles
• Knowledge of national regulations and policies pertaining to the use, distribution, storage and supply of medicines
• Knowledge of principles and standards for good pharmaceutical practices
• An understanding of ethical and legal principles in the health setting
• The ability to maintain client confidentiality • Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• The ability to follow instructions
• IT skills
• Numeracy skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills and
multitasking skills
• The ability to work under pressure
• The ability to work independently and as part
of a team
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A customer-oriented approach • A methodical approach
• A practical orientation
• Assertiveness
• Attention to detail • Manual dexterity • Patience
• Precision
Related career opportunities
• Chemical and Physical Science Technician
• Clinical Technician
• Life Science Technician
• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Pharmacist
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