Course Title: Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4239 Certificate IV in Optical Technology

Course Title: Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 80

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Timothy Haigh

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4846

Course Contact Email: timothy.haigh@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required perform the required technical procedures to produce ophthalmic lenses

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

It is recommended that this unit be delivered and assessed in conjunction with:
• HLTOPT406A Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
• HLTOPT407A Apply surface coatings to ophthalmic lenses

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	HLTOPT401A Perform technical procedures for the production of ophthalmic appliances
Elements:	1. Interpret prescription details 2. Operate equipment correctly 3. Select and/or produce prescribed lenses 4. Perform basic lens treatment 5. Conduct final checking procedures

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may consist of examinations, quizzes, practical demonstration, work based assessment or simulation, submission of your learning and assessment guide and assignments.