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Course summary

Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
TAFE Digital

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Any time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

1 year 6 months

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

  • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

  • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the traineeship eligibility requirements.

Additional requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • access to a computer, printer, software programs
    • reliable Internet connection

  • Work Placement is a requirement of this couse. You will need to complete:

    • 100 hours of work experience
    • attend three (3) mandatory 4 -5 day block release face to face learning and practical sessions in a simulated optical dispensing workplace that reflects industry best practice standards and activities.

  • Practical Block 1 and Practical Block 3 are both 4 days, while Practical Block 2 is 5 days in duration.

  • The simulated environment at TAFE includes undertaking practice with required resources and equipment, which replicate optical dispensing practice environments, and provides equipment and resources where possible. The simulated workshops are conducted at TAFE Digital’s optical dispensing training facility at TAFE NSW Nepean campus. Please contact the teaching section for more information on course and work placement requirements on 131 601.

  • Work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of this course. Due to the impacts of COVID 19 and the disruption to service provision in the Early Childhood, Aged Care, Health and Community Services Sectors, there may be a delay or modification in being able to undertake these aspects of your course in the planned timeframe.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:

  • Effective communication

  • Language, literacy and numeracy skills at Year 12 level

  • A caring and empathetic nature

  • An eagerness to work with a range of diverse people

  • A positive outlook and enjoy working with others

Completion requirements

During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:

  • A Working with Children Check (WWCC)

  • A National Police Check Vaccination and health screenings

  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires

Next steps

Confirm to continue

You will need to provide evidence for the Entry Requirements listed above.

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