KAPS Eligibility Process

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soinai2024, 01:14 Knowledge Stream skils assessment outcome | Ausivalian Pharmacy Coun! Knowledge Stream skills assessment outcome Home (/) > Pharmacists (pharmacist) > Skills assessment and... (/pharmacistskills-assessment/) > Knowledge Stroam skills assessment outcome This pathway shows you how to apply for a Skills Assessment Outcome so that you can register and work as a pharmacist in Australia. It applies if you completed your pharmacy qualification in any country other than Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA You'll need this outcome issued to: + support a visa application with the Department of Home Affairs (https://immi,homeaffairs. gov.au/) + apply for provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia hitps:www:pharmacycouneil org, au/pharmacistskils-assessmenvknowledge-streamy 18 soinaiz02s, 01:14 Knowledge Stream skils assessment outcome | Ausvalian Pharmacy Counel Overview Documents _Elligibility process KAPS exam process Next steps Eligibility check process The eligibility check is the first step in your journey to receiving a Skills Assessment Outcome and becoming a pharmacist in Australia, Cost: AU$810 Timeframe: 8 weeks Step 1 Check that you are eligible to apply Before you apply Check that you are eligible to apply You must have completed a pharmacy qualification in any country that is not: + Australia + Canada * Ireland + New Zealand * United Kingdom (UK), OR * United States of America (USA). Your qualification needs to incorporate the knowledge of pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences that form the foundation of the pathway to general registration in Australia. We'll assess it to check that it does, If it doesn’t, we cannot accept it As well as holding a pharmacy qualification, you must also be either: * registered as a pharmacist in the country where you graduated, OR * eligible to register as a pharmacist in the country where you graduated, OR * eligible to start the registration process in the country where you graduated, OR bitpsivw.pharmacycounel org. au/pharmacist/skils-assessmentknowledge-stream! 216 ‘ear2024, 01:14 Knowledge Seam skis assessment aucome | Austalian Pharmacy Council * registered as a pharmacist in another country where the registering authority is recognised by APC. If any of the information above is not true for you, this process does not apply to you. See Skills Assessments (/pharmacist/skills-assessment/). Step 2 Gather your documents Gather your documents You'll need to provide us with documents to: + show that you meet the eligibility criteria * support the claims you make in your application Ensure that your name is displayed the same across all documents. If you have changed your name you will need to provide evidence of this in your application. See your document checklist in the tab above. Get help with your application if you want to You may want us to communicate with another person, such as a migration agent or family member, instead of you. This is not required - it is optional if you choose If you want to nominate someone else to work with us, download and fill in our Agent Authorisation form (resources/agent-authorisation-form), Both you and your nominated agent must sign it Your nominated agent must use a different email address to yours. You'll need upload the completed form in the Candidate Portal. If you nominate someone else, we'll only talk to your authorised agent about your application. Back to top Step 3 Apply in the candidate portal hitps:vaww.pharmacycounell org aulpharmacistskils-assessmenvknowledge-streamy 316 soi0aiz02s, 01:14 Knowledge Stream skils assessment outcome | Ausvalian Pharmacy Coun! When you apply We cannot guarantee that your application will be assessed in time to register for your preferred exam. It may help if you lodge your application at least 8 weeks prior the registration closing date. 1, Sign in to our Candidate Portal 2. Start your Eligibility Check 3. Upload your documents 4, Pay the fee online Your card must be issued by a bank in your country of residence. If you have paymnt issues please contact us. Step 4 Wait to hear from us After you apply It will take us about 8 weeks to complete your eligibility check. If you provide the wrong documents or leave any out, the process will take longer than usual Send us more information if we ask We may email you to tell you we need more information If we ask for more information, you have 6 months (180 days) to get this to us. If we do not receive the correct information from you within 6 months, our system will close your application. If this happens, you'll need to re-apply and pay the fee again. Receive your KAPS eligibility response We'll tell you (or your agent) by email whether or not you can sit the KAPS exam. Apply now (https://candidate pharmacycouncil.org.au/Signin) hitps:vww.pharmacycounell org au/pharmacistskils-assessmenvknowledge-steamy 46 soinai2024, 01:14 Knowledge Stream skils assessment outcome | Ausivalian Pharmacy Counel Related content Skills assessments > Learn about other pathways to getting your pharmacy qualification recognised so you can migrate to, or register as a pharmacist in, Australia Study guide > Be prepared for exam day with an exam guide and sample practice papers. Exam fees > Check the fees that might apply for exams Was this page helpful? hitps:vww.pharmacycouncil or, au/pharmacistskils-assessmenvknowledge-steamy 516 soinai2024, 01:14 Knowledge Stream skils assessment outcome | Ausivalian Pharmacy Coun! hitps:www.pharmacycouncil org aulpharmacistskils-assessmenvknowledge-streamy 86

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