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

 

 

NATIONAL UNIT CODE : HLTOPD004

NATIONAL UNIT NAME :Edge and Fit Ophthalmic Appliances (Release 1)

RMIT CODE:

 OPSC 5064C

Elements

Performance Criteria

Related Assessment Tasks

Assessment Method/

Types of Evidence  

1.      Prepare for edging and fitting

 

1.1    Access and correctly interpret required information and prescriptions

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

1.2   Prepare and check equipment and instruments for operational readiness

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

1.3   Select and prepare personal protective equipment as required

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.     Perform edging and fitting

2.1. Edge lenses following the tolerances allowed by Australian standards

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.2. Produce accurate formers

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.3. Use special hand-edging techniques to modify lenses for change-overs and centring corrections

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.4. Edge, drill, groove and mount spectacle lenses to frames

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.5. Edge, drill and mount spectacle lenses to rimless frames

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3.     Adjust and repair frames and lenses

3.1   Repair and modify spectacle frames to meet client needs

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3.2   Complete standard alignment of frames to required standards

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3.3   Produce tinted lenses to required standards

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

4.     Utilise computer technology

 

4.1   Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

4.2   Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

4.3   Use technology according to organisation requirements and in a way which promotes a safe work environment

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

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

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

4.5   Identify equipment faults and take action in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions or by reporting fault to designated person

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.     Conduct final checking procedures against Australian standards

5.1   Determine any axis or centring error and apply Australian standards tolerances

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.2   Verify powers, axes and centration by checking the spectacles on the focimeter

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.3   Check lens surface for scratching and aberrations

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.4   Adjust the frame to standard alignment

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.5   Check metal framed spectacles for strain and reduce as required

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.6   Clean spectacles using appropriate cleaners

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.7   Clean, maintain and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers requirements and infection control procedures

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

5.8   Accurately document procedures undertaken according to organisation procedure

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions.

The following conditions must be met for this unit:

·       use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

automatic edgers

hand edgers

blockers

markers

focimeters (lensmeters)

nylon groover

drill

clavulus

parallel rules

millimetre (PD) rules

frame tools

frames

lenses

adhesive and protection pads/films

formers

frame heater

soldering unit

tint bath

dyes

·       modelling of industry operating conditions, including:

integration of time constraints

integration of problem solving activities

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

 

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

Performance Evidence 

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

There must be evidence that the candidate has:

·       edged and fitted at least 10 pairs of spectacles to Australian standards, demonstrating the appropriate handling of the following types of frames and materials:

nylon (nyl-tag) rimless

metal full rim

plastic full rim

·       automatically edged lenses using:

former cutting

blocking/chucking systems

machine operation

drilling

grooving

·       hand edged lenses using:

hand bevelling techniques

safety chamfering

changeovers

·       addressed common lens problems:

rectifying off-axis lenses

reducing unwanted vertical and/or horizontal prism

·       repaired and modified spectacle frames, including:

alignment

refitting nylon

re-pinning and riveting joints

sink joints

soldering metal frames

undertaking frame part replacements

undertake digital fame tracing

·       used the features of a manual focimeter for the following tasks:

correct neutralisation

determination of additions

determination of axes

determination of centration

determination of powers

determination of prism

·       accurately calculated minimum size uncut (MSU) using centration chart and by calculation to allow for papillary distance (PD) and decentration for prism

·       made templates and eliminated errors using:

hand techniques

machine techniques

·       tinted lenses to match tint samples

·       mounted lenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role.

 

This includes knowledge of:

 

·       Australian standards tolerances

·       transmission and absorption data and its role in edging and fitting

·       properties of lenses, including:

refractive index

abbe value

specific gravity

impact resistance

transmission and absorption

·       features and use of impact resistant safety lenses including:

advantages and disadvantages

Australian standards for both general purpose and industrial use

evaluation of materials including glass, CR-39 (allyl diglycol carbonate), trivex, higher index plastics, polycarbonate and laminates

impact resistance

impact testing requirements, conditions and procedures

principles and processing of chemical toughening

problems and special lens requirements

·       filter and tinted lens processes including:

Australian standards requirements

plastic lens tinting including dyes and tint types, equipment, preparation, problems and solutions

transmission testing including equipment and instrumentation, equipment limitations and Australian standards

·       vacuum coatings and their use, including:

absorptive (tinted) coatings

handling, cleaning and care of coatings

manufacturing processes

multiple layer antireflection (AR) coatings

single AR coating

·       the effects of surface reflections and ghost images on lenses

·       edging and fitting glazing techniques

·       frame measurement systems including boxing and datum

·       features of different frames and rims and how to work with them:

different frame materials and their scope of use

techniques for working with frames and rims heating, manipulation, adjusting, handling and repair

rimless types

drilled rimless frames

standard nylon rims

nasal cut and nasal add techniques

·       features and functions of edging and fitting equipment:

automatic edgers

calibration and checking tools

focimeters (lensmeters)

frame alignment tools

hand edging equipment

marking/centration devices

edging wheel designs and characteristics

machine designs

·       current and emerging software applications used in the optical dispensing environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Written Tasks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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On-line Assessment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On-line Assessment

 

 

 

Foundation Skills

 

 

Core Skills from the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

·       Reading

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

·       Writing

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

·       Oral Communication

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

·       Numeracy

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

·       Learning

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

Employability Skills from the Core Skills for Work Framework (CFW)

 

 

1.      Navigate the world of work

1a. Manage career and work life

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

1b. Work with roles, rights and protocols

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2.      Interact with others

2a. Communicate for work

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2b. Connect and work with  others

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

2c. Recognise and utilize diverse perspectives

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3.      Get the work done

3a. Plan and organise

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3b. Make decisions

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3c. Identify and solve problems

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3d. Create and innovate

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

3e. Work in a digital world

Practical Tasks / Evidence Log

Assignment /

Project / Portfolio of Evidence

 

 

 

           

 

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