Optical Dispenser
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Community and Personal Service Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 4Community and Personal Service Workers
- Sub-major group
- 44Health Support Workers and Assistants
- Minor group
- 442Patient and Health Care Assistants
- Unit group
- 4424Optical Dispensers
Description
Interprets optical prescriptions, and fits and services optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses.
Unit group
4424 · Optical DispensersDescription
Interpret optical prescriptions, and fit and service optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Interprets optical prescriptions and advises on eyewear selection
- Takes measurements for proper fit of eyewear
- Fits frames to ensure comfort and alignment
- Dispenses and fits contact lenses, providing instructions on insertion, removal and care
- Educates on eyewear maintenance, repairs eyewear and sells a range of optical goods
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/4/44/442/4424
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.