Spectacle Technician Apprenticeship

Reading lens and frame specifications from prescriptions Using blocking and glazing machines to cut lenses to the correct shape and fit Assembling lenses into frames Tinting of lenses to provide UV protection and a variety of colours Ordering frames and lenses Quality checking of completed glasses Good housekeeping and machine maintenance

Training:
Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship Standard End-Point Assessment (EPA) Full-time 5 out of 7 days - including weekend working Daily on-the-job training in store - no college to attend Training provider - Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

Training Outcome:

Once you have completed the apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified Level 3 Spectacle Technician with a massive range of career options ahead of you

For those applicants who are considered "not apprenticeship ready", a Pre-Apprenticeship programme may be offered in the same store. 

Employer Description:
Specsavers have been a family business for over 35 years, working together with our store partners to provide the best value optometry, audiology and other healthcare service for our customers. You’ll find us in the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand, employing over 38,000 people who work across our 2,293 stores, as well as in our support offices and throughout the supply chain.

Working Hours :
Full-time to include weekend working. Days and times to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.0.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative