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Process and manage optical appliance orders

Process and manage optical appliance orders

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOPD005
State Code
AVA08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
060903 - Optical Technology
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised optical knowledge to place, check and service orders for spectacle frames and lenses. This unit applies to optical dispensers who work according to prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Place optical appliance orders
  • 1.1 Interpret and transpose optical prescriptions
  • 1.2 Identify and follow up on discrepancies
  • 1.3 Complete ordering procedures using correct optical terminology and documentation
  • 1.4 Respond to technical queries about optical appliance orders
2. Check optical appliance orders
  • 2.1 Verify details of order received against client record
  • 2.2 Organise required equipment and materials
  • 2.3 Check the spectacles on the focimeter to identify and verify powers, axes and centration
  • 2.4 Determine any axis or centring error and apply Australian standards tolerances
  • 2.5 Check lens surface for scratching and aberrations
  • 2.6 Adjust frames to standard alignment and check for strain as appropriate
  • 2.7 Clean spectacles using cleaning agents suited to the material
  • 2.8 Fit appliances from checked orders to client
3. Service optical appliance orders
  • 3.1 Identify maintenance and adjustment requirements for optical appliances
  • 3.2 Make minor repairs and identify when work needs to be referred to specialist frame repairer
  • 3.3 Make standard frame adjustments to optical appliances
  • 3.4 Fit and edge lenses according to scope of own job role and organisation requirements
4. Maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Clean equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and infection control procedures
  • 4.2 Complete routine maintenance procedures on equipment in accordance with manufacturer's requirements
  • 4.3 Store equipment and attachments in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and organisation policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD233 HLTOPD407C Perform workshop skills and place orders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFH98 HLTOPD011 Process and manage optical appliance orders Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ8 HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing Qualification