Optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists, in accordance with The Australian Standards. They work in a range of settings including retail optical dispensaries, optometric practices, hospitals, specialist medical facilities, and laboratories.
This is the highest level qualification for optical dispensing in Australia. You will learn how to deliver and monitor a service to customers; lead effective workplace relationships and team effectiveness; communicate and work with diverse people; provide advice on and dispense optical appliances; dispense atypical prescriptions; process and manage optical appliance orders; control inventory and coordinate merchandise presentation; sell products and services, and more!
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This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and / or ophthalmologists in accordance with The 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 retails. This is the highest level qualification for optical dispensing in Australia.
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