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Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
14937NSW
4333
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
Graduates will have reached a level of competence to the standard expected of
beginning practitioners and required for employment as Optical Dispensers.
Graduates will be eligible to apply for a licence to practice.
To achieve this outcome the course allows the learner to:
1.
Reach occupational competency through college based learning which
complements concurrent employment. In WA, it is anticipated that a log book
will be required to obtain a licence to practice.
2.
Develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in three major areas of
learning Fundamental and Professional Studies, Lens Principles and Ophthalmic
Technology.
3.
Access an Optical Mechanics qualification.
Schedule
1. CORE
Learners to complete all modules
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62755 | Astigmatic Lenses (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 65003 | NCS011 | Client Interaction | 17 | Module |
| 62775 | Computing for the Optical Dispenser (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62769 | Contact Lenses (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62773 | Dispensing Atypical Prescriptions | 36 | Module | |
| 62758 | Edging and Fitting 1 (NSW) | 42 | Module | |
| 62759 | Edging and Fitting 2 | 54 | Module | |
| 62770 | Functional Dispensing 1 (NSW) | 48 | Module | |
| 62771 | Functional Dispensing II (NSW) | 48 | Module | |
| 62756 | Lens Design (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62751 | Light (NSW) | 28 | Module | |
| 62757 | Multifocal Lenses | 36 | Module | |
| 62774 | Ophthalmic Practice Management (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62754 | Ophthalmic Prism (NSW) | 36 | Module | |
| 62750 | Orientation to the Ophthalmic Industry (NSW) | 18 | Module | |
| 62776 | Retail Marketing 1 (NSW) | 21 | Module | |
| 62772 | Special Needs Dispensing (NSW) | 48 | Module | |
| 62752 | Spherical Lenses (NSW) | 28 | Module | |
| 62768 | Visual Physiology (NSW) | 36 | Module |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3669 | 90739NSW | Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. The proponent for this course is NSW TAFE Commisssion - Comm Serv Health Tourism Hosp - Paramdical Studies Program Area on behalf of TAFE NSW under delegation from VETAB. It has been placed on the National Register as code 14937NSW.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training and Employment or the A/Curriculum Manager, CENTRAL TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865, telephone (08) 6211 2285.
4.. This course was amended by Central TAFE on 22/11/01.
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