Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Self paced
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
1 year 6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Next intake
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Time Commitment
Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.
8 hours per week
Fee details
Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.
$10,020
This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.
Proposed timetable What time classes run
Australian Traineeships training can be on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of both. TAFE NSW will negotiate your attendance and study pattern with you and your employer.
Additional information Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
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Skills assessments: practical demonstrations under observation such as choosing spectacle frames, adjusting and fitting spectacles
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Knowledge assessments: true/false, multiple-choice, short answer, and extended response questions
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
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To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:
- a trainee (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
- employed
- signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
- seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified optical dispenser after successful completion
To successfully complete this course, you will need:
- access to a computer, printer, software programs and reliable internet
Work Placement is a requirement of this couse. You will need to complete:
- 100 hours of work experience
- 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.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
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There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry 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.
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There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 units of competency, including 9 core and 5 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Deliver and monitor a service to customers BSBCUS301
Communicate and work in health or community services CHCCOM005
Work with diverse people CHCDIV001
Provide advice on optical appliances HLTOPD001-GRADED
Course delivery Combination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
TAFE Digital
TAFE Digital is part of TAFE NSW, the largest online education provider in Australia. We combine the best of all previous TAFE NSW online platforms (OTEN, TAFEnow and TAFE Online) to offer you over 250 current and industry relevant courses across the range of modern industries.
Campus address
Strathfield
No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
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As an enrolled student with TAFE Digital you can access a range of support services to help you make the most out of your time as a student.
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The careers counsellors at TAFE Digital can help you, whether you're currently enrolled or planning on enrolling in a course with your career direction, educational and vocational pathways or if you are experiencing difficulties that may affect your studies.
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TAFE Digital offers great support to:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
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students with a permanent or temporary disability
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people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds
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students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.
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We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.
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There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
- Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
- Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
- Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
- Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601