Certificate
This program is delivered in both traineeship and non-traineeship modes.
Gain practical knowledge and skills to develop your career in optical dispensing.
You will work closely with optometrists, ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide solutions for eye care and eyewear needs.
You'll interpret ophthalmic prescriptions to provide patients with advice on spectacle frames, lens selection, contact lenses, sunglasses and safety eyewear.
This course will help you develop a detailed understanding of spectacle frames and lenses, including their performance characteristics and effects on vision.
You will also be trained to perform spectacle repairs and fitting of lenses into frames as part of a unique fashion, health and technology-based industry.
The optical dispensing course is also available as a traineeship. If you take this program in traineeship mode, you need to be employed as an optical dispenser. You'll combine on-the-job learning with classroom studies.
Optical dispensers have career opportunities that include:
Optical dispensers also work with product manufacturers and wholesalers as company representatives.