Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
HLT47815
AWJ8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 01/07/2023 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/08/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists in accordance with Australian standards. Optical dispensers practice in a range of environments including optical dispensaries, optometric practices and laboratories. They may be self-employed or employed by another optical dispenser, an optometrist, a major optical dispensing company or other retailers.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Note this qualifications supports industry accreditation as adispensing optician in New Zealand.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = fourteen (14)- nine (9) core units
- five (5) elective units, consisting of:
- up to five (5) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUM29 | BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVA07 | HLTOPD003 | Dispense atypical prescriptions | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVA05 | HLTOPD002 | Dispense optical appliances | 110 | Unit of competency |
| WG738 | HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVA08 | HLTOPD005 | Process and manage optical appliance orders | 110 | Unit of competency |
| AVA06 | HLTOPD001 | Provide advice on optical appliances | 110 | Unit of competency |
| WD983 | SIRXSLS201 | Sell products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J096 | HLT43512 | Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTR9 | HLT47825 | Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing | Qualification |
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