Optical Mechanic

ANZSCO 399914




Description

Operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.

 

Skill Level

3

 

 

Occupation Lists

This occupation is on the following skills lists:

This occupation is not on the following skills lists:

 

 

Group: 3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

 

 

Description

This unit group covers Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified. 
It includes Divers, Interior Decorators, Optical Dispensers (Aus) / Dispensing Opticians (NZ), Optical Mechanics, Photographer's Assistants, Plastics Technicians, Wool Classers and Fire Protection Equipment Technicians.

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 
Registration or licensing may be required. 
The occupation Interior Decorator has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 
In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations in this Group

 

 

Sources: www.abs.gov.au and DIBP

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