The Certificate forms part of a number of career paths in the Cannabis Medicinal health sector and more specifically in the pharmacy sector, thereby promoting the notion of quality lifelong learning.
By assisting in the development of competence in this field this Certificate, in the long term, will assist in addressing the government’s call for the training and development of an increased number of Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical professionals. In the short term, the qualification will directly assist in skilling pharmacist assistants to support the pharmacist in rendering a Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical service
This qualification is structured to recognize the categories identified in the current legislation:
- Retail Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical
- Community or Hospital Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical
- Institutional Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical
- Wholesale Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical
The Certificate is designed to meet the needs of learners who are either currently involved in the Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical field or who wish to be so in future. While the subfield at present is listed as Curative Health, this should be read to include Preventative Health, Promotive Health and Development Services, Curative Health and Rehabilitative Health Services.
The Certificate will allow access to the Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical environment and may also open opportunities for adult learners who wish to develop their careers in one or more of the related categories.
This qualification reflects the core needs of the Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical environment. It aims to address these needs by capacitating learners with both the scientific knowledge and interpersonal skills required in the workplace. It especially takes cognisance of those learners who were previously disadvantaged and could not complete the required formal learning, by recognising the workplace as a learning environment and hence addressing one of the key strategic objectives of the Human Resources Development Plan of the Department of Health
The Certificate will not only allow access to the Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical field but may also open up opportunities for learners who wish to develop their careers in one or more of the related categories. Through the integration of theoretical understanding and workplace learning, the learner may develop skills, knowledge and understanding that will directly improve performance in the work environment.
Due to the complex nature of the Cannabis environment, as defined by the current legislation, this qualification comprising of 4 core modules has been structured so that the Core Component reflects the nucleus of the competencies required in the sector. Specific sub-sector knowledge is accommodated in the Elective modules.
The qualification is made up of the following Components:
- The Fundamental Component consists of modules totaling 23 credits; all of which are compulsory.
- The Core Component consists of modules totaling 31 credits; all of which are compulsory.
- The Elective Component consists of a number of specialisation categories. Learners are to choose one specialisation category and complete all the modules, totaling at least 63 credits, listed for that specialisation category.
Fundamental Component: 23 Credits
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Module ID: JMW 011: Measure, estimate, and calculate volume, shape and motion in 2 and 3-dimensional space in different contexts in the Cannabis Sector.
- NQF Level 4 | 4 Credits | ZAR 2 000.
- Module ID: JMW 012: Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues in the Cannabis Sector.
- NQF Level 4 | 6 Credits | ZAR 3 000.
- Module ID: JMW 013: Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems in the Medical Cannabis Sector.
- NQF Level 4 | 6 Credits | ZAR 3 000.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math (STEAM)
- Module ID: JMW 014: Participate in management of conflict in the Cannabis Sector.
- NQF Level 5 | 4 Credits | ZAR 2 200.
- Module ID: JMW 015: Conduct a formal meeting in the Cannabis Sector.
- NQF Level 3 | 3 Credits | ZAR 1 350.
Core Component: 31 Credits
Retail Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical 31 Credits
- Module ID: JMW 001: Identify common conditions and ailments and provide information relating to health and Medical Cannabis.
- NQF Level 4 | 10 Credits | ZAR 5 000.
- Module ID: JMW 002: Explain Medical Cannabis pharmaceutical concepts and terms.
- NQF Level 3 | 5 Credits | ZAR 2 250.
- Module ID: JMW 003: Apply ethical and legally compliant behaviour in Medical Cannabis pharmaceutical and health environments.
- NQF Level 3 | 8 Credits | ZAR 3 600.
- Module ID: JMW 004: Demonstrate basic understanding of the Primary labour legislation that impacts on a Medical Cannabis business unit.
- NQF Level 4 | 8 Credits | ZAR 4 000.
Elective unit standards to address personal growth and development are also available, as follows:
Elective Component – Specialisation Categories: 83 Credits
Community or Hospital Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical: 31 Credits
Learners specialising in either Community Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical or Hospital Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical to become eligible for are required to complete the following Elective unit standards:
- Module ID: JMW 804: Sell products or services to clients in Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical.
- NQF Level 3 | 6 Credits | ZAR 2 700.
- Module ID: JMW 805: Compound, manipulate, prepare and pack Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical products.
- NQF Level 3 | 12 Credits | ZAR 5 400.
- Module ID: JMW 806: Display products in Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical.
- NQF Level 3 | 6 Credits | ZAR 2 700.
- Module ID: JMW 807: Monitor, handle and dispatch Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical stock.
- NQF Level 3 | 7 Credits | ZAR 3 150.
Institutional Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical: 25 Credits
In order for learners to specialise in Hospital Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical and become eligible for registration in the category Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacist Assistant (Basic), they are required to complete the following Elective unit standards:
- Module ID: JMW 807: Monitor, handle and dispatch Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical stock.
- NQF Level 3 | 7 Credits | ZAR 3 150.
- Module ID: JMW 804: Sell products or services to patients/clients in Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical.
- NQF Level 3 | 6 Credits | ZAR 2 700.
- Module ID: JMW 805: Compound, manipulate, prepare and pack Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical products.
- NQF Level 3 | 12 Credits | ZAR 5 400.
Wholesale Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical: 27 Credits
In order for learners to specialise in Wholesale Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical and become eligible for in the Medicinal Cannabis category Pharmacist Assistant (Basic), they are required to complete the following Elective unit standards:
- Module ID: JMW 807: Monitor, handle and dispatch Medicinal Cannabis Pharmaceutical stock.
- NQF Level 3 | 7 Credits | ZAR 3 150.
- Module ID: JMW 808: Resolve customer queries and complaints.
- NQF Level 3 | 8 Credits | ZAR 3 600.
- Module ID: JMW 809: Take orders from customers.
- NQF Level 3 | 12 Credits | ZAR 5 400.
Note: It is highly recommended where possible, that learners completing this specialization should be computer literate. However due to the limited availability of computers in certain areas, the inclusion of compulsory computer literacy unit standards within the elective component may prevent learners from completing their qualification.