Australian Course
HLT47825 – Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing (Australia)
This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and ophthalmologists in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Optical dispensers practise 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 organisation or other retailer.
What you need to know
Course Delivery
This flexible course is delivered via online delivery, and via practical workshops in Sydney (Macquarie Park or Chatswood), Perth (Perth or Subiaco), Canberra (Forrest), Brisbane (Brisbane city or Hamilton), Melbourne (Blackburn or Port Melbourne), Adelaide (Tonsley or Norwood) and Hobart.
The course is available and opens for enrolment throughout the year. Participants will be placed in the below suggested cohorts based on their enrolment date.
Cohort 1: enrolment between July and January
Cohort 2: enrolment between February and June
Practical workshops
Each participant is required to attend 4 separate practical workshops throughout their course, timetabled based on their cohort. Two of which are in person for 3 days each, whilst 2 workshops are online for 2 days each. The workshop dates and locations are set to ensure the participants are able to fully develop the required skills and knowledge prior to being assessed. ACOD allows students to transfer into different cohorts to suit their individual needs.
Duration
Course duration is flexible and can be structured for 12 to 24 month flexible programs part-time.
Learners may complete the program earlier than these timelines through achievement of recognition of prior learning (RPL) or credit transfer.
Assessments
There will be a variety of assessment tools used to assess learners, which include:
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online quizzes and written assessments
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observation and demonstration
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verbal / written tests
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workplace logbook
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project / case study
Students are given a detailed timetable that matches their program.
Admission Requirements
The candidate must:
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have access to at least 100 hours of work experience in a retail optical dispensary in Australia
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have access to dispensing equipment
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have the support of workplace supervisors
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have the appropriate technology and skills for online delivery
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complete the LLND assessment at a ACSF (Australian Core Skills Framework) level 3
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provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
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be over 15 years old and not school based
The course comprises 12 units.
Below is the list of units being offered by ACOD, as defined by the training package.
BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers (release 1) |
BSBWHS332X | Apply infection prevention and control procedures to own work activities (release 1) (selected elective) |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services (release 2) |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people (release 1) |
HLTOPD006 | Assist with optical appliance selection and maintenance (release 1) |
HLTOPD007 | Dispense single vision optical appliances (release 1) |
HLTOPD008 | Dispense advanced optical appliances (release 1) |
HLTOPD009 | Dispense atypical and complex optical prescriptions (release 1) |
HLTOPD011 | Process and manage optical appliance orders (release 1) |
HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety (release 3) |
SIRRINV001 | Receive and handle retail stock (release 1) (selected elective) |
SIRXSLS001 | Sell to the retail customer (release 1) |
Support Services
If the LLND identifies any individual need, resource requirements and the unit delivery can be adjusted to support the learner. ACOD monitors the progress of all learners and their readiness for assessment as they progress through their course.
If during or after enrolment, the course in which the student enrols is updated in line with the National Register, ACOD will inform and transition the student into the most current to ensure the most up to date qualification is received.
Fee Information
Non-subsidised course fee is $8850. The course fee may be reduced depending on potential government subsidies.
Fees are payable in instalments. Instalments will be 6 equal payments up to $1475 payable every 6 weeks post enrolment. Alternate payment plans can be negotiated.
ACT Subsidies
Eligible students under Australian Apprenticeships (User Choice), an ACT Government training initiative pay only $2500. Students may also be eligible to receive the completion payment of $300 after successful completion of the qualification under the User Choice Program.
For more information, visit https://www.avetars.act.gov.au/qualifications/HLT47825
NSW Subsidies
Eligible students under Smart and Skilled NSW pay up to a maximum course fee of $2320. New entrant traineeship are fully subsidised under Smart and Skilled NSW.
For more information, visit https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/sands/rto/45068/region/115/address/6383586
SA Subsidies
Eligible students under traineeships Skills SA pay up to a maximum course fee of $2500.
For more Information, visit https://www.skills.sa.gov.au
TAS Subsidies
Eligible students under Apprentice and Trainee Training Fund (User Choice) pay only $2500.
For more Information, visit https://www.skills.tas.gov.au/learners
VIC Subsidies
Eligible students under traineeships Skills First pay up to a maximum course fee of $2950.
For more Information, visit https://www.vic.gov.au/skills-first
WA Subsidies
New entrant trainees under Jobs & Skills WA pay up to a maximum course fee of $2490.
For more Information, visit https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/course-list?keyword=optical