Employers of optical dispensers are being encouraged to contribute to the update of the teaching curriculum for the HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing qualification.
This is the first time the curriculum has been updated since 2015 and, according to Optical Dispensers Association, several core and elective units have become outdated.
ODA, along with Directors of the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing and other industry supporters advocated for the review to be prioritised “to ensure the sector remains vibrant, relevant and well-equipped to contribute effectively to Australia’s needs”.
In response, the review will be conducted by HumanAbility, a not-for-profit, industry-led Jobs and Skills Council funded by the Australian Government.
As part of the review process, employers of optical dispensers are invited to participate in face to face or online workshops during November and December.
The aim of the workshops is to thoroughly understand the current and emerging needs within the sector. The analysis and review will focus on updating qualifications to reflect current industry practices, improve career pathways, and enhance the safety and quality of training to meet today’s industry requirements and anticipate future challenges.
The analysis and review will focus on updating qualifications to reflect current industry practices, improve career pathways, and enhance the safety and quality of training
Register to Attend a Workshop
You can attend a workshop in person or online. Find out more and register to attend here.
Workshops
Employers are invited to attend one of the following workshops:
- Perth, Monday 4 November, 9 am – 12 pm: Cottesloe North & South Room, Novotel Perth, 388 Murray Street, Perth.
- Adelaide, Wednesday 6 November,10 am – 1 pm: Matthew Flinders Room, Rydges South Park, 1 South Terrace, Adelaide.
- Alice Springs, Friday 8 November, 10 am – 1 pm: Coolibah Room, Mercure Alice Springs, 34 Stott Terrace, Alice Springs, NT.
- Darwin, Monday 11 November, 9 am – 12 pm: Carpentaria Room, Darwin Innovation Hub, Level 1, Paspalis Centrepoint, 48-50 Smith Street Mall, Darwin.
- Cairns, Wednesday 13 November, 10 am – 1 pm: Aria 3 Room, Crystlebrook Bailey, 163 Abbott Street, Cairns, QLD.
- Brisbane, Thursday 14 November, 2 pm – 5 pm: Cliftons Events, Level 24, 288 Edward Street, Brisbane City.
- Newcastle, Monday 25 November, 2 pm – 5 pm: Newton Boardroom, Novotel Newcastle Beach, 5 King Street, Newcastle.
- Sydney, Tuesday 26 November, 10 am – 1 pm: Metro Function Room, Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central, 431-439 Pitt Street, Sydney.
- Albury, Thursday 28 November, 9 am – 12 pm: Barnet Room, Atura Albury, 648 Dean Street, Albury, NSW.
- Melbourne, Monday 2 December, 9 am – 12 pm: Room 1954, Pullman Melbourne City Centre, 265 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne.
- Canberra, Wednesday 4 December, 9 am – 12 pm: Arthur Boyd Conference Room, Mantra on Northbourne, 84 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra.
- Hobart, Tuesday 10 December, 9 am – 12 pm: The Stables, RACV Club Hobart, 154-156 Collins Street, Hobart.
Online Workshop Available
If you are unable to participate in a workshop near you, please attend a Microsoft Teams workshop online:
- Tuesday, 19 November 2024, from 1 pm – 4 pm:
- Friday 13 December – 9 am – 12 pm
- Tuesday 17 December – 9 am – 12 pm
