Unit of competency Outline

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Provide advice on optical appliances

Provide advice on optical appliances

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTOPD001
State Code
AVA06
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 determine client optical needs from prescriptions, and provide detailed technical advice on appliances. 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. Determine client optical needs
  • 1.1 Access and correctly interpret prescription or customer record
  • 1.2 Determine style and performance requirements in consultation with the client
  • 1.3 Take and record accurate client measurements
  • 1.4 Identify particular challenges or special needs of the client in relation to product options
  • 1.5 Identify opportunities to suggest new or innovative products
  • 1.6 Select products that meet client optical needs
2. Provide appliance information to client
  • 2.1 Provide accurate and current style and performance details about available appliance options
  • 2.2 Explain how the optical appliance will meet visual, functional and cosmetic needs
  • 2.3 Provide accurate details of product costs
  • 2.4 Involve the client in the decision making process and provide opportunities to ask questions and discuss concerns
  • 2.5 Record advice provided according to organisation requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD230 HLTOPD403C Dispense optical appliances and services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI01 HLTOPD006 Assist with optical appliance selection and maintenance Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ8 HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing Qualification