This document, which is designed for use in developing a tech prep competency profile for the occupation of pharmacy technologist, lists technical competencies and competency builders for 16 units pertinent to the health technologies cluster in general as well as those specific to the occupation of pharmacy technologist. The following skill areas are covered in the units devoted to the health technologies cluster: employability; professionalism; teamwork; computer literacy; documentation; infection control and risk management; medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, and pathology; medical law and ethics; psychology of stress; psychology of human relations; first aid and medical emergencies; general administrative duties; nutrition; patient education; and medication use. Among the competencies specific to the occupation of pharmacy technologist are the following: comply with appropriate regulations; explain pharmacy safety; complete prescription information; apply pharmaceutical calculations; identify routes of administration, dosage forms, and types/uses of containers; explain the relationship of companion over-the-counter products/supplies; process prescriptions; apply compounding, reconstitution, and packaging skills; practice aseptic technique; identify facets of alternative nutrition; prepare daily intravenous solutions; maintain quality control records/methods and stock levels; and help dispose of controlled substances. (MN)