Dispensing optician, Mātanga mōhiti
Dispensing opticians fit glasses or contact lenses prescribed to people by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. They also assemble and repair frames and eyewear.
Duration
2:16 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $34
Most common
$42
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2 years
Dispensing opticians
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends, nights or part time
- usually work in retail optical dispensaries and optometrists
- need to be practical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- check people's vision
- do eye health checks
- help customers choose glasses
- assemble and repair frames
- fit vision aids to customers
- conduct pre-tests for optometrists
- advise people how to care for glasses
- record patient medical histories
- order supplies or equipment
Enterprising
Organised
Practical
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a dispensing optician.
You need
- to be over 18 years old
- to complete a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing New Zealand through the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing
- 100 hours’ work experience in a retail optical dispensary in New Zealand
- an Annual Practising Certificate
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
Te Poari o ngā Kaimātai Whatu me ngā Kaiwahakarato Mōhiti
Phone Number,04 474 0702
enquiries@odob.health.nz
https://www.odob.health.nzIf you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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