HLT43707 Certificate IV in Optical Technology

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HLT43707 Certificate IV in Optical Technology

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:

Optical mechanic	Optical technician
Shift manager	Team leader/supervisor

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

PACKAGING RULES 14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including: 10 core units 4 elective units A wide range of elective units is available, including: Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice Other relevant electives listed below Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages

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.