Richard Grills, Chairman) of Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association of Australia Ltd (ODMA) has announced that they, as part of their commitment to independent practitioners, have made available 6(six) scholarships to encourage and promote Optical Dispensing as a career.
OPTICAL DISPENSING CERTIFICATE IV
Would you like to become an Optical Dispenser?
To encourage quality optical dispensing five scholarships are available.
There is a correspondence course through the Open Training and Education Network (OTEN-TAFE), and on-site courses at Sydney Institute of Technology (TAFE), RMIT in Melbourne and vocational training providers in other States. Applicants must be working in the industry and be prepared to devote 2 years or more to completing the course. Applicants must undertake the Edging & Fitting component of the course.
One of these scholarships is to be known as the “Lyndsay McGregor Scholarship” in memory and respect of the late Lyndsay McGregor who played an important and active role in Optical Dispensing throughout Australia and Internationally.
OPHTHALMIC PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA
Would you like to learn how to manage an Optical Practice?
One Scholarship only, to be known as the “John Jackson Scholarship”. (John Jackson was recently awarded the OAM for his services to dispensing in Australia and internationally). This scholarship is open to Optical Dispensers (holding Certificate IV) and Optometrists. The Diploma has been prepared by the Australasian Dispensing Opticians Association (ADOA) and designed from the wide range of TAFE subjects to specifically cater for an Optical Practice, it is available by arrangement with ADOA and delivered by the Open Training and
Education Network (OTEN – TAFE) College. Eight modules which can be completed in two semesters over two years or less.
For further information on scholarships and application form please contact ODMA at Suite 401 Level 4, 3 Spring Street, Sydney or phone Finola Carey 02 8249 4380, e-mail exec@odma.com.au or Fax 02 8249 4922
Applications close 23rd November 2009, for 2010 TAFE enrolments.
