Archives: FAQs
How do I train to become an optometrist?
Optometrists study a three or four-year degree course at a university. There are ten universities that currently offer training in […]
How do I train to become an optical technician and what do they do?
What does an optical technician do? An optical technician is trained and qualified to make or ‘glaze’ spectacles. They work […]
What does an optical assistant do? How can I train to become an optical assistant?
What does an optical assistant do? An optical assistant works under supervision in an optical practice to assist people with […]
What is a low vision optician?
A low vision optician is a dispensing optician who has additional qualifications to support people who are blind or partially […]
What is a contact lens optician? How do I become one?
What is a contact lens optician? A contact lens optician (CLO) is a specialist practitioner who is trained and qualified […]
What does a dispensing optician do?
A dispensing optician (DO) advises on, fits and supplies the most appropriate spectacles after taking account of each patient’s visual, […]
When I go to the optician’s I’m never quite sure who does what. Can you explain?
There are a number of people who work in an optical practice! The first person you will meet is likely […]
I’ve been to the optician’s and it looks like it might be an interesting place to work. What are my options?
There are a number of people who work in an optical practice: the optometrist the dispensing optician optical assistants (often […]
Must I become a Young Professional Provider to use Youth Employment UK resources such as work experience guides, careers guides, lesson plans etc?
No. All our careers education resources for young people are there for anyone to use, at no cost, 24/7. As […]
Is becoming a Young Professional Provider easy?
Yes! Simply email Pete Thorpe, our Head of Education & Youth Voice, at info@youthemployment.org.uk with your request to become a […]
Is becoming a Young Professional Provider genuinely free? Are there any hidden costs?
There are absolutely no charges to becoming a Young Professional Provider – hidden or otherwise, now or in the future. […]
Must I feature the Good Youth Employer badge on early career vacancies on my site?
No. You do not have to feature the Good Youth Employer badge. We recognise that websites may be subject to […]