Optical Assistant Apprenticeship CLAYTON OPTOMETRIC SERVICES LTD
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Optical Assistant working for our company, Clayton Optometric Services Ltd based in Knutsford, Cheshire. You will drive sales by playing your part in delighting our customers. We want a friendly, welcoming and energetic person to join our team!
Closing date: 26 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,379.50
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Mon - Fri - 09:00 - 17:00
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
30 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000060820
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The duties within this role include:
- Welcoming customers into store.
- Arranging appointments.
- Pre-screening patients before they see the optometrist.
- Providing style advice to choose the right glasses.
- Measuring frames.
- Looking after phone calls.
- General office duties and responsibilities.
- General cleaning to provide a clean, safe environment to work and shop in.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 2 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship.
- Functional Skills Level 1 in Functional skills Maths and Literacy, can be obtained on the course (if required).
- Enhancement / challenge - how to develop ourselves.
- Equality and diversity - treating others equally, respect / accept others from different backgrounds.
- British values - democracy, rule of law, respect and tolerance, individual liberty.
- Prevent - safeguarding individuals from being drawn into terrorism.
- Digital skills - keeping up with technology and effective use.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The successful candidate will work towards achieving a level 2 qualification in Optical with experience in a busy Optical Practice.
Upon completion of the Level 2 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible.
You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as:
- Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician.
- Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses.
- Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non Optical aids such as bump-ons.
- Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions.
- Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses.
- In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others.
Other non-clinical roles:
- Practice Management - Go into a Management course.
- Practice ownership - Go into business yourself, partnership or Franchise.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
CLAYTON OPTOMETRIC SERVICES LTD
Address
Unit 1
Royal George Shopping Centre
Knutsford
WA16 6GR
Training
Training provider
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Contact
Lauren Reddaway
01254 54659
Apprenticeship standard
Optical assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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