Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
Release 2 |
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing release 1. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. Minimum work requirement of 100 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists in accordance with Australian standards. 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.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 100 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Note this qualifications supports industry accreditation as a dispensing optician in New Zealand.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
- 9 core units
- 5 elective units, consisting of:
- up to 5 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTOPD001 |
Provide advice on optical appliances |
HLTOPD002 |
Dispense optical appliances |
HLTOPD003 |
Dispense atypical prescriptions |
HLTOPD005 |
Process and manage optical appliance orders |
HLTWHS001 |
Participate in workplace health and safety |
BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
SIRXSLS201 |
Sell products and services |
Elective units |
|
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTOPD004 |
Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances |
HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
BSBADM311 |
Maintain business resources |
BSBADM504 |
Plan and implement administrative systems |
BSBLDR402 |
Lead effective workplace relationships |
BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities |
SIRWSLS303 |
Analyse and achieve sales targets |
SIRXINV005A |
Control inventory |
SIRXMER303 |
Coordinate merchandise presentation |
SIRXMER406 |
Monitor in-store visual merchandising display |
SIRXMPR001A |
Profile a retail market |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705