Optical assistants are the first point of contact for customers. They welcome customers into the store, carry out pre-screening tests and help customers select the correct frames and lenses for their prescription.
You could be:
Pay rates vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for optical assistants are usually in the region of £15,500 a year. With experience this can rise to around between £18,000 and £22,000 a year.
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You should be:
With experience you could progress to become an Optical Dispenser.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Careers in Eyecare
Website:
https://www.careersineyecare.org.uk/
General Optical Council
Tel: 020 7580 3898
E-mail:
goc@optical.org
Website:
http://www.optical.org/
Twitter:
@GOC_UK