Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required by optical dispensers, to dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists in accordance with Australian Standards.The units of competency included in this qualification contribute to the gaining of an optical dispenser’s licence where this is required.
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.(Source:
Training.gov.au website http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLT47815 Accessed 06/12/2015)Objectives are reached through regular participation in practical classes, lectures, online classes, clinical practice, work integrated learning and practice study groups.Graduates are encouraged to play an active role in industry and support is provided to assist applicants in gaining employment.
Membership of the RMIT Alumni community is encouraged to facilitate contacts within industry.
Structure
C4375 Courses
C4375 Core Units - Select ALL Nine (9) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) | 30 | EMPL7091C | City Campus |
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | EMPL7092C | City Campus |
| Provide advice on optical appliances (HLTOPD001) | 60 | OPSC5060C | City Campus |
| Dispense optical appliances (HLTOPD002) | 60 | OPSC5061C | City Campus |
| Dispense atypical prescriptions (HLTOPD003) | 120 | OPSC5062C | City Campus |
| Process and manage optical appliance orders (HLTOPD005) | 150 | OPSC5063C | City Campus |
| Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001) | 20 | OHTH5908C | City Campus |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers (BSBCUS301) | 35 | MKTG7965C | City Campus |
| Sell products and services (SIRXSLS201) | 20 | MKTG7966C | City Campus |
C4375 Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses. Note: Courses 051399-CHCIC201B and 047668-HLTCSD306C are included for historical enrolments and are no longer delivered.
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Develop work priorities (BSBWOR404) | 40 | OFFC5315C | City Campus |
| Respond effectively to behaviours of concern (CHCCCS020) | 20 | HWSS6123C | City Campus |
| Coordinate visual merchandising activities (SIRRMER003) | 35 | MKTG8038C | City Campus |
| Analyse and achieve sales targets (SIRWSLS303) | 35 | MKTG7979C | City Campus |
| Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances (HLTOPD004) | 50 | OPSC5064C | City Campus |
| Communicate with children (CHCIC201B) | 30 | HWSS6064C | City Campus |
| Respond effectively to difficult or challenging behaviour (HLTCSD306C) | 20 | HWSS5669C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Applicants in the following groups who have not completed the stated VCE prerequisite may satisfy this requirement by demonstrating, to the satisfaction of RMIT, that they have achieved an equivalent level of skills and knowledge:
Applicants whose highest qualification is Year 12 but who completed year 12 more than two years before the date of application to RMIT. Applicants who have completed additional qualifications following year 12; Applicants who have completed overseas year 12; and Applicants who have completed non-standard year 12.
An equivalent level of skills and knowledge may be demonstrated through tertiary study, test results, overseas year 12 study and/or work experience.
The onus is on applicants to demonstrate that they satisfy prerequisites.
Student must be employed as an optical dispenser with an appropriate industry employer. Students may be registered as trainees under a Training Agreement if they are eligible. Employers should use their normal recruitment and selection processes to select their employees or trainees.
In addition to this general requirement, it is recommended that students entering the traineeship, be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to successful completion of Year 11 VCE English (Units 1 and 2) and Year 11 VCE Mathematics (Units 1 and 2). Applicants without this background may be directed to bridging or supplementary programs that already exist in RMIT to acquire the necessary competencies in English and Mathematics.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for. Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge,and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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