Course Title: Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2017
Class Number: 1026
Class Section: OP48
Course Code: OPSC5064C
Course Title: Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4375 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth / Timothy Haigh
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 8382 / 03 9925 4846
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au / timothy.haigh@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform edging and fitting of spectacle lenses and to apply techniques, treatments and processes to finish or repair spectacle frames and lenses.
This unit applies to optical dispensers who work according to prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOPD004 Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances |
Element: |
1. Prepare for edging and fitting |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access and correctly interpret required information and prescriptions 1.2 Prepare and check equipment and instruments for operational readiness 1.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment as required |
Element: |
2. Perform edging and fitting |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Edge lenses following the tolerances allowed by Australian standards 2.2 Produce accurate formers 2.3 Use special hand-edging techniques to modify lenses for change-overs and centring corrections 2.4 Edge, drill, groove and mount spectacle lenses to frames 2.5 Edge, drill and mount spectacle lenses to rimless frames |
Element: |
3. Adjust and repair frames and lenses |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Repair and modify spectacle frames to meet client needs 3.2 Complete standard alignment of frames to required standards 3.3 Produce tinted lenses to required standards |
Element: |
5. Conduct final checking procedures against Australian standards |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Determine any axis or centring error and apply Australian standards tolerances. 5.2 Verify powers, axes and centration by checking the spectacles on the focimeter 5.3 Check lens surface for scratching and aberrations 5.4 Adjust the frame to standard alignment 5.5 Check metal framed spectacles for strain and reduce as required 5.6 Clean spectacles using appropriate cleaners 5.7 Clean, maintain and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers requirements and infection control procedures 5.8 Accurately document procedures undertaken according to organisation procedure |
Element: |
4. Utilise computer technology |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate technology andsoftware applications to achieve the requirements of the task 4.2 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user 4.3 Use technology according to organisation requirements and in a way which promotes a safe work environment 4.4 Carry out or arrange routine maintenance in order to ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and organisation requirements 4.5 Identify equipment faults and take action in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or by reporting fault to designated person |
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit students should be able to:
- Prepare for edging and fitting
- Perform for edging and fitting
- Adjust and repair frames and lenses
- Utilise computer technology
- Conduct final checking procedures against Australian standards
Details of Learning Activities
A combination of activities will support students learning in this course, such as:
• Face to face and or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL), during simulations and classroom based learning
• Observations of performance in the workplace and industry placement or simulated environment will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussion and activities support you to collaborate with other students in your course and debate and debate and discuss ideas
• Self directed study time to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning, students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
A visit to an Optical Laboratory may be scheduled for semester 2 (FOR FULL TIME AND TRAINEE STUDENTS ONLY - NOT SPECSAVERS STUDENTS)
Teaching Schedule
Trainee Groups
OP47
Cluster 5: 14/08/17 to 18/08/17
OP48
Cluster 3: 02/10/17 to 06/10/17
Cluster 4 & 5 in 2018
OP49
Clusters 3, 4 & 5 in 2018
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
- System for Ophthalmic Dispensing by C Brooks & I Borish
(Online resource available through Blackboard)
- Essentials of Ophthalmic Lens Finishing by C Brooks
(Online resource available through Blackboard)
- PowerPoint Summary
- Additional learning materials available through Learning Hub
- RMIT Library (www.rmit.edu.au/library)
Students should also make note of the Student Services and Study and Learning Centre that are available to all enrolled students (www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre)
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate Performance and Knowledge Evidence of the unit in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
You may be assessed by:
• Oral or written questioning
• Oral presentations
• Assignments and projects
• Direct observation of actual work practice
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and/or audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Primary assessment involves on-going practical and applied assessment in a clinical workplace or simulated environment such as a supervised student clinic or at a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement activity.
Competency based training requires you to be in attendance in order for assessment to be undertaken.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
All Assessment tasks should be performed or submitted by their due dates.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Or:
• you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 2 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to submit the assessment task more than 7 days after the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
You are expected to prepare all assignments and other written work in a professional manner. More information on general academic study and writing skills can be found on the “Learning Lab” http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/. All work submitted for assessment must be submitted electronically unless otherwise advised.
Students must keep a copy of all submitted assessments including electronic copies.
Harvard style is used for all referencing and for bibliography.
RMIT University has a strict policy on academic integrity and plagiarism and. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
Your rights and responsibilities as a student can be found at http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/rights-and-responsibilities
This course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced at www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment
Credit transfer and RPL
Credit transfer is available to students who have already completed the same or similar courses. Recognition of prior learning is available to students who have relevant prior skills or experience. Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8u7jborsx9dy
Assessment Tasks
1. You will be required to complete a range of practical edging and fitting tasks, hand skills and repairs tasks and neutralisation tasks. These tasks are located in the Workplace Evidence Log.
2. Workplace Evidence log: a collection of evidence activities to prove competence, knowledge and skill in a variety of elements and performance criteria across a range of units.
3. Online quiz: this online assessment will prove competency in the essential knowledge required for this unit.
4. Case studies
Trainee groups Due Dates:
The Due Dates for assessments will vary for the individual Trainee groups. These dates will be posted in the "Assessment Dates" section of Blackboard.
Please note that you will need to demonstrate competency in all assessment tasks in order to achieve competency for this unit.
Assessment Matrix
Interview/ Verbal Questioning |
Self-Reflections |
Assignment/ Project |
Case Study or Role Play |
Third Party Verification |
Workplace Performance |
Research or Report |
Portfolio of Evidence |
Written Tasks
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