Accredited course Outline
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Certificate III in Optical Mechanics
Certificate III in Optical Mechanics
15157NSW
4334
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
Graduates will have reached a level of competence which will allow them to
complete apprenticeship requirements. Their success will be measured by the
effectiveness of their ability to achieve technical precision and interact
positively across the industry.
To achieve this outcome the course enables the learner to:
1.
Reach occupational competency through college based learning which
compliments concurrent employment, usually as indentured apprentices.
2.
Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in three major areas of
learning - Fundamental and Industry Studies, Lens Principles and Ophthalmic
Technology. The areas of Occupational Health and Safety and Total Quality will
be emphasised and integrated throughout all modules.
3.
Access more effectively an Optical Dispensing qualification.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62755 | Astigmatic Lenses (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 62767 | Computing for the Optical Mechanic (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62753 | Dispensing and Surfacing Fundamentals (NSW) | 27 | Module | |
| 62758 | Edging and Fitting 1 (NSW) | 42 | Module | |
| 62759 | Edging and Fitting 2 | 54 | Module | |
| 62765 | Laboratory Management (NSW) | 57 | Module | |
| 62756 | Lens Design (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62761 | Lens Production Planning (NSW) | 54 | Module | |
| 62760 | Lens Surfacing (NSW) | 21 | Module | |
| 62751 | Light (NSW) | 28 | Module | |
| 62757 | Multifocal Lenses | 36 | Module | |
| 62754 | Ophthalmic Prism (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62750 | Orientation to the Ophthalmic Industry (NSW) | 18 | Module | |
| 62763 | Special Edging Techniques (NSW) | 45 | Module | |
| 62762 | Special Fitting Techniques (NSW) | 33 | Module | |
| 62764 | Special Ophthalmic Appliances (NSW) | 66 | Module | |
| 62766 | Special Surfacing Techniques (NSW) | 54 | Module | |
| 62752 | Spherical Lenses (NSW) | 28 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3668 | 90740NSW | Certificate III in Optical Mechanics | Accredited course |