Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge for the manufacture of ophthalmic appliances that comply with Australian Standards.
Duties may be performed in a range of work environments including manufacturing laboratories, wholesale and retail environments. Workers may be employed within a manufacturing organisation or may be an owner/operator. Workers are expected to work independently and may be responsible for the work of others.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
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Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBWOR301A Organise personal work priorities and development
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
HLTOPD401B Work effectively in the ophthalmic industry
HLTOPT401B Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances
HLTOPT404B Implement good manufacturing processes in the ophthalmic industry
HLTOPT406B Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
HLTOPT407B Apply surface coatings to ophthalmic lenses
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
CHCCS311C Deliver and monitor services to clients
CHCCS427A Facilitate adult learning and development
CHCINF302C Maintain the organisation's information systems
CHCINF303B Contribute to information requirements in the community sector
CHCINF606D Manage information strategically
CHCORG405D Maintain an effective work environment
CHCORG607C Manage workplace issues
HLTCOM503C Manage a practice
HLTFA301C Apply first aid
HLTOPT405B Monitor implementation of Good Manufacturing Practice in the ophthalmic industry
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
OPTICAL PROCESS WORK SKILL SET
Due to the employment profile of the health industry there are some areas where offering a full qualification would not match industry requirements.
The Optical process work skill set is recommended for individuals undertaking process work within the optical industry wishing to gain a set of recognised skills.
