Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ely Specsavers SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Our apprenticeship gives people of all ages a chance to start an exciting career while earning a full-time wage. Duties include booking customers in for eye tests, pre-screening, recommending suitable frames. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about providing great customer service and would like to pursue a career in optics.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 18 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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
Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
08 Jan 2024
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Date posted
21 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000213711
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
- By giving customers top-notch advice (as well as a warm welcome to the store)
- Booking in eye tests
- Pre-screening patients and measuring frames
- You'll also make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible by looking out for any little problems that crop-up
The training you will be getting
- Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working
- Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend
- Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a massive range of career options ahead of you.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Address
45A-45D High Street
Ely
CB7 4LF
Training
Training provider
SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Optical assistant 2022
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 18 Dec 2023