An important part of any business plan will be the development of our teams as they will be key in delivering our aspirations. When looking at team development, it is important that we consider the whole team and to this end there are some great opportunities with courses offered by ABDO College.
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) awards qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4* for optical support staff and optical assistants, with courses provided by ABDO College. In Scotland, the College can also provide WCSM courses in optical care at level 5 and level 7*.
In addition to the WCSM courses mentioned above, there are also optical technician courses leading to WCSM's level 4 SMC(Tech) qualification, including a fast track option for those who are FBDO qualified.
For anyone considering the FBDO qualification, ABDO College offers a range of Access courses that may be helpful dependent upon a candidate's background and current qualifications. Once you have decided to become a dispensing optician, ABDO College offers two courses to choose from. There is the three year diploma course and also a degree option, run in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University, leading to BSc (Hons) in addition to the FBDO level 6 qualification awarded by ABDO.
For a qualified FBDO there are also some great choices. Further development is possible in contact lenses, low vision and the previously mentioned fast track SMC(Tech).
*Subject to accreditation