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ABDO College eNews
February 2017
Issue 1
Optical education news
2017! New plans and new opportunities…
With the arrival of a new year, or a new financial year, it’s important that we consider all of the factors that will help us maintain a competitive edge.

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

The range of courses provided by ABDO College:

Click on the respective course title for more information

Access Courses

English
General Science
Human Biology
Mathematics
Optics and Dispensing

Ophthalmic Dispensing Courses

Foundation Degree/BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing
Fellowship Dispensing Diploma

Contact Lens Courses

Contact Lens Certificate
Contact Lens Practical Preparation
Contact Lens Honours

Low Vision Courses

Low Vision Honours

Revision Courses

Distance learning revision courses
Revision courses held at Godmersham

WCSM (Worshipful Company Of Spectacle Makers) Courses

Level 2 Optical Support
Level 3 Optical Support
Level 4 Diploma for Optical Assistants*
Level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians
Fast Track Technician Training for FBDOs

Qualifications Accredited in Scotland:

Level 5 Certificate in Optical Care
Level 7* Certificate in Optical Care

*Subject to accreditation

Courses leading to ABDO qualifications
Optical support staff and technician courses leading to WCSM qualifications
Degree courses run in conjunction with Canterbury Christ Church University
Contact ABDO College

For an information pack with details of the next intake, fees, deadline and an application form please call the courses team at ABDO College on 01227 738 829 (Option 1) or email info@abdocollege.org.uk.

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