Optometry Scotland have been involved in the development and implementation of a new Modern Apprenticeship Optical Assistant qualification at SCQF level 5. This qualification is competency based and is aimed at new and existing unqualified staff. Funding is available for three age groups; 16-19, 20-24 and 25+ and all candidates will be funding checked by
You can now see the latest OS in fOcuS here which provides an overview of some of the work we have been doing lately; Optometry Scotland in fOcuS
The first candidates signed up for the optical assistant modern apprenticeship today Specsavers Irvine. This branch is taking on three new candidates who will complete their modern apprenticeship in this practice. If you would like more information on the competency based qualification, would like to sign up or are an employer who would like to
A degree course in ophthalmic dispensing is making a welcome return to Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) in September 2020 as the industry seeks to attract new recruits into the profession. Ophthalmic dispensing is the study of ophthalmic appliances such as spectacles, low vision aids and contact lenses. GCU’s ‘Ophthalmic Dispensing Management’ course brings in a