Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians - Issue 4 - Specification update

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians is a competence-based qualification with flexible delivery and an outcome-focused structure. The document details key changes for Issue 4 (October 2025), including assessment principles, internal and evidence requirements, quality assurance, centre recognition and approval, and programme delivery expectations. It defines qualification purpose, objectives, progression, access and recruitment, reasonable adjustments, and the full unit set covering pharmacy principles, health and safety, medicines, and related clinical and scientific topics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages355

Reading Time14 h 55 min

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Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications

Overview

Sizes of competence-based qualifications

Qualification summary and key information

Qualification purpose

Qualification objectives

Relationship with previous qualifications

Relationship with the Apprenticeship Standard for Pharmacy Technician (Integrated)

Progression opportunities

Industry support and recognition

Qualification structure

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

Programme delivery

Elements of good practice

Centre resource requirements

General resource requirements

Specific resource requirements

Access and recruitment

Prior knowledge, skills and understanding

Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs

Assessment

Language of assessment

Internal assessment

Assessment Principles

Types of evidence for the skills-based units

Assessment of knowledge and understanding

Appeals

Dealing with malpractice

Reasonable adjustments to assessment

Special consideration

Centre recognition and approval

Centre recognition

Approvals agreement

Quality assurance

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Specification Competence-based qualification First registration February 2020 Issue 4: October 2025 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people This specification is Issue 4. Key changes are summarised on the next page. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on our website. The Skills for Health logo on the front cover signifies that this qualification meets Skills for Health qualification design criteria. References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this specification is correct at time of publication. ISBN 978-1-4469-6129-2 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025 Summary of Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians specification Issue 4 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Annexe G: Mapping of the Phamacy Technician (Integrated) Apprenticeship Standard to the qualification content update | p313−346 | If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents 1 Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications 1 Overview 1 Sizes of competence-based qualifications 1 2 Qualification summary and key information 3 3 Qualification purpose 4 Qualification objectives 4 Relationship with previous qualifications 5 Relationship with the Apprenticeship Standard for Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) 5 Progression opportunities 5 Industry support and recognition 5 4 Qualification structure 6 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians 6 5 Programme delivery 8 Elements of good practice 10 6 Centre resource requirements 12 General resource requirements 12 Specific resource requirements 16 7 Access and recruitment 18 Prior knowledge, skills and understanding 18 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 19 8 Assessment 20 Language of assessment 20 Internal assessment 20 Assessment Principles 21 Types of evidence for the skills-based units 22 Assessment of knowledge and understanding 23 Appeals 24 Dealing with malpractice 24 Reasonable adjustments to assessment 27 Special consideration 27 9 Centre recognition and approval 28 Centre recognition 28 Approvals agreement 28 10 Quality assurance 29 11 Units 31 Unit format 31 Unit 1: Principles of Person-Centred Approaches for Pharmacy Technicians 33 Unit 2: Principles of Health and Safety for Pharmacy Technicians 42 Unit 3: Personal Development for Pharmacy Technicians 48 Unit 4: Principles of Health Promotion and Well-being in Pharmacy Services 59 Unit 5: Contribute to Service Improvement in the Delivery of Pharmacy Services 67 Unit 6: Principles for the Management of Pharmaceutical Stock 75 Unit 7: Undertake Medicines Reconciliation and Supply 92 Unit 8: Assemble and Check Dispensed Medicines and Products 106 Unit 9: Receive, Validate and Issue Prescriptions 12

FAQs

What is the purpose and structure of this BTEC Level 3 pharmacy technician qualification?

It is an outcome-based, competence-focused qualification designed with a flexible learning approach, emphasizing workplace-based activity. The specification sets purpose, objectives, progression, and qualification structure across defined units.

What assessment principles and evidence requirements are described?

The document covers internal assessment, assessment principles, and the types of evidence expected for skills-based units and for knowledge and understanding. It also includes rules on appeals, malpractice, reasonable adjustments, and special consideration.

What does Issue 4 (October 2025) change compared with the previous issue?

The specification states that key changes are summarized in a dedicated section, including updates mapped in Annexe G (mapping the Pharmacy Technician integrated apprenticeship standard to qualification content). Centres are informed of any changes for this issue.

Oct 20, 2026

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