Look no further than this intermediate-level course in optical dispensing to enhance your employment opportunities within a rapidly growing industry.
HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Full fee | $4,750 |
Look no further than this intermediate-level course in optical dispensing and enhance your employment opportunities within a rapidly growing industry. As a student already working in the retail optical industry, this course is designed to provide you with further learning to diversify your skills and employment opportunities.
Optical dispensers practice in a number of environments including retail outlets and laboratories, where your specialised skills and knowledge will be of great value. Due to an ageing population, a high turnover in fashion trends, and rapidly changing technology, it is anticipated up to 25,000 jobs will be created in optical dispensing over the next five years.
Throughout this course you will develop the skills to interpret Optometrist's prescriptions, provide advice to clients about specialised eyewear, and provide spectacle repair and adjustments. You will also gain an understanding of the principles of ophthalmic optics, anatomy and physiology of the eye, communication, administration, legislation, and practice management skills.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as an optical dispenser in a range of environments including optical dispensaries, optometric practices, retail optometrists, and laboratories. This qualification also gives you the knowledge required to manage a shop or even be self-employed.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 5 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBCUS301Deliver and monitor a service to customersUnit code: BSBCUS301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service. |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesUnit code: CHCCOM005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers. |
Communicate and work in health or community services | |
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleUnit code: CHCDIV001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. |
Work with diverse people | |
HLTOPD001Provide advice on optical appliancesUnit code: HLTOPD001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine client optical needs from prescriptions, and provide detailed technical advice on appliances. |
Provide advice on optical appliances | |
HLTOPD002Dispense optical appliancesUnit code: HLTOPD002 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised optical knowledge to confirm and check appliance selection, fit appliances and follow procedures to complete the dispensing process. |
Dispense optical appliances | |
HLTOPD003Dispense atypical prescriptionsUnit code: HLTOPD003 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate client needs, take measurements and make calculations to facilitate effective dispensing for atypical prescriptions, including for low vision clients. Low vision occurs when, after accurate refraction and the provision of spectacles or contact lenses to correct the refractive error, good visual acuity is not achievable. |
Dispense atypical prescriptions | |
HLTOPD005Process and manage optical appliance ordersUnit code: HLTOPD005 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised optical knowledge to place, check and service orders for spectacle frames and lenses. |
Process and manage optical appliance orders | |
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyUnit code: HLTWHS001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others. The unit applies to all workers who require knowledge of workplace health and safety (WHS) to carry out their own work, either under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility. |
Participate in workplace health and safety | |
SIRXSLS201Sell products and servicesUnit code: SIRXSLS201 Unit description: This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to sell products and services in a retail environment. It involves the use of sales techniques and encompasses key selling skills, from approachingthe customer to closing the sale. |
Sell products and services |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBLDR402Lead effective workplace relationshipsUnit code: BSBLDR402 Unit description: This unit defines skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. |
Lead effective workplace relationships | |
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriatelyUnit code: BSBMED301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand and respond to instructions; to carry out routine tasks and communicate with a range of internal/external clients in a medical environment; as well as use appropriate medical terminology. |
Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately | |
BSBWOR404Develop work prioritiesUnit code: BSBWOR404 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and obtain feedback on own work performance and access learning opportunities for professional development. |
Develop work priorities | |
CHCLEG001Work legally and ethicallyUnit code: CHCLEG001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role. |
Work legally and ethically | |
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and proceduresUnit code: HLTINF001 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks. |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Cairns | 28 January 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
Mount Isa | 28 January 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
Townsville (Pimlico) | 28 January 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
Cairns | 13 July 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
Mount Isa | 13 July 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
Townsville (Pimlico) | 13 July 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Mixed mode | Full fee: $4,750 |
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Duration | WORKLOAD
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![]() The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more |
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28 January 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Full fee: $4,750 |
13 July 2020 | up to 1.5 years | 1 night per week online classroom (Tuesday 6.30pm-8.30pm) plus Online Tutorial (Monday - Friday 12pm - 1pm) | Full fee: $4,750 |
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