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Melbourne College of Optics |
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“Share the vision” |
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Are you an unqualified optical dispenser? Take control of your future in 2010! The Melbourne College of Optics in association with the Australasian Dispensing Opticians Association (Vic) are proud to announce the introduction of our new course called “ophthalmic dispensing level 1”. The ADOA (Vic) introduced a system of competency testing and accreditation for dispensing opticians at the end of 2009. Ophthalmic dispensing level 1 is intended for those already employed in the optical field who are wishing to further their knowledge and standing by seeking ADOA competency certification. Over the next two years a rollout of a further two levels of accreditation will be introduced. Level 2 accreditation will follow, then finally accreditation as a “master dispensing optician” which will require a minimum six years industry experience. Accreditation examinations will be held by the ADOA (Vic) at various times throughout the year. Check www.adoa.org.au. for details or e-mail info@adoa.org.au Course content Ophthalmic dispensing level 1 will give you all the knowledge you require to be a confident optical dispenser, with a full understanding of the optical prescription, what it means and how to dispense the best lenses for it. This is a course full of technical content, presented in an easy to understand way. Your instructor will guide you through every class and provide lots of practical demonstrations and workshops to make learning as interesting and meaningful as possible. A sample of some of the many subjects covered include:
Industry overview, optical theory, lenses, prescription notation, common eye diseases, refractive errors, lens calculations for thickness, measurements, prism and cutout, frames, progressive lenses, adjustments, contact lenses, communicating with your lab, basic repairs plus lots more!
Course duration One night per week for twelve weeks.
Course starting dates February 2011 September 23rd 2010
Course location February intake: Chisholm Institute, Frankston September intake: R.M.I.T. city campus
Contact Murray O’Brien 03 59821582 |
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Course facilitator
The course facilitator is Murray O’Brien. Murray began his optical apprenticeship at Coles and Garrard Bourke St in 1982 and was awarded the Guild of Dispensing Opticians diploma in 1986. With a passion for the trade, Murray gained highest marks in each year of the apprenticeship at R.M.I.T. and was named outstanding optical apprentice in1984. He was also dux of his year of the Guild diploma . He has a wealth of experience in both retail and laboratory optics, and currently runs the fitting laboratory and wholesaler “Designed Eyes”. |
