Apprentice Optical Assistant Level 3 MR ROOPMAINI
Excellent opportunity to follow a career path which can lead from Optical Assistant to Dispensing Optician to Optometrist. You will be helping individuals choose the correct frames and lenses for their glasses, as well as doing other screening tests such as visual fields and retinal photos.
Closing date: 18 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
Will be reviewed following probationary period
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
Monday - Saturday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
02 Dec 2023
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Date posted
5 days ago
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000199217
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Preparing Private and NHS records and paperwork
- Filing in correct locations
- Updating manual and computerised patient records
- Process NHS and private payments
- Use computerised patient recalls
- Assist in the choosing of patients' frame choice
- Telephone patients when they are due an eye test
- Diary Management
- Process Spectacle and Contact Lens Orders
- Contact patients via phone to confirm appointments and advise when spectacles are ready
- Training given to fit spectacles and small repairs
- Stock Control and Merchandising
- Meet and greet patients on entering the practice
- Housekeeping
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Optical Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Long term career and promotion prospects
- Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Additional training / qualifications
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired
About the employer
Employer
MR ROOPMAINI
Address
141-141A BRIGHTON ROAD
COULSDON
CR5 2NJ
Training
Training provider
WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Kate Anderson
kate.anderson@woodspeentraining.co.uk
07483367108
Apprenticeship standard
Optical assistant 2022
Level 3 (A level)
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