Course Title: Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OPSC5064C
Course Title: Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4375 - Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing
Course Contact: Jade Cusworth
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 8382
Course Contact Email: jade.cusworth@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform edging and fitting of spectacle lenses and to apply techniques, treatments and processes to finish or repair spectacle frames and lenses.
This unit applies to optical dispensers who work according to prescriptions provided by optometrists or ophthalmologists.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTOPD004 Edge and fit ophthalmic appliances |
Element: |
1. Prepare for edging and fitting |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access and correctly interpret required information and prescriptions 1.2 Prepare and check equipment and instruments for operational readiness 1.3 Select and prepare personal protective equipment as required |
Element: |
2. Perform edging and fitting |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Edge lenses following the tolerances allowed by Australian standards 2.2 Produce accurate formers 2.3 Use special hand-edging techniques to modify lenses for change-overs and centring corrections 2.4 Edge, drill, groove and mount spectacle lenses to frames 2.5 Edge, drill and mount spectacle lenses to rimless frames |
Element: |
3. Adjust and repair frames and lenses |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Repair and modify spectacle frames to meet client needs 3.2 Complete standard alignment of frames to required standards 3.3 Produce tinted lenses to required standards |
Element: |
4. Utilise computer technology |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Select appropriate technology and software applications to achieve the requirements of the task 4.2 Adjust workspace, furniture and equipment to suit the ergonomic requirements of the user 4.3 Use technology according to organisation requirements and in a way which promotes a safe work environment 4.4 Carry out or arrange routine maintenance in order to ensure that equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and organisation requirements 4.5 Identify equipment faults and take action in accordance with manufacturer's instructions or by reporting fault to designated person |
Element: |
5. Conduct final checking procedures against Australian standards |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Determine any axis or centring error and apply Australian standards tolerances. 5.2 Verify powers, axes and centration by checking the spectacles on the focimeter 5.3 Check lens surface for scratching and aberrations 5.4 Adjust the frame to standard alignment 5.5 Check metal framed spectacles for strain and reduce as required 5.6 Clean spectacles using appropriate cleaners 5.7 Clean, maintain and store equipment in accordance with manufacturers requirements and infection control procedures 5.8 Accurately document procedures undertaken according to organisation procedure |
Learning Outcomes
See elements above
Details of Learning Activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform edging and fitting of spectacle lenses and to apply techniques, treatments and processes to finish or repair spectacle frames and lenses.
All class learning materials, notes and other key learning resources can be accessed via myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/learninghub.
A combination of activities will support student’s learning in this course, such as:
• Face-to-face &/or online lectures to cover theoretical and practical concepts for each topic in the course
• Students will learn to apply their skills and knowledge to work integrated learning (WIL) in the student & clinical practice environment, during simulations and classroom based learning
• Work experience &/or placements observation of performance in the workplace will be a valuable part of your learning experience
• Tutorial activities (individually and in teams) to discuss, debate, critique and consolidate your ideas and extend your understanding around key concepts within specific topics
• Online discussions and activities to support and collaborate with other students in your course and debate and discuss ideas
• Utilise and develop critical research and cognitive skills to find credible sources of health information
• Self-directed study time (eg. readings or activities around theory) to enhance and strengthen your knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts
• To further facilitate learning students are strongly encouraged to use a range of communication tools between themselves and their course instructor as well as between themselves and fellow students by using the online learning platform
• It is strongly recommended that students partner up with fellow students in order to practice assessment, treatment and palpation techniques
Teaching Schedule
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Optical Dispensing FT20 HLTOPD001 Provide advice on optical appliances & HLTOPD002 Dispense optical appliances | |
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Date Semester 1 |
Class topics and assessments |
Week 9 |
MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
Week 11 |
Focimetry, neutralisation |
Week 12 |
Frame boxing and datum measurements, Position of wear measurements |
Week 13 |
Calculate minimum size uncut & preparation for industry placement |
Week 14 |
Industry placement |
Week 15 |
Industry placement |
Week 16 |
Manufacturers transmission curves |
Week 17 |
Scope of metal and plastic frames |
Week 18 |
Edged and fitted lenses, including: single vision, bifocal and progressive lenses
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SEMESTER BREAK |
Semester 2 |
Class topics and assessments |
Week 1 |
Frame repairs |
Week 2 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 3 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 4 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 5 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 6 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 7 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 8 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
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SEMESTER BREAK |
Week 9 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 10 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Week 11 |
Practical tasks; Edged and fitted lenses for assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Task 1: 10 Practical Tasks
Assessment Task 2: Quiz
Assessment Task 3: Workplace Evidence Log Book
Assessment Tasks
The student must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:
Edged and fitted at least 10 pairs of spectacles to Australian standards, demonstrating the appropriate handling of nylon, rimless, metal and plastic full rim spectacle frames. Automatically and hand edged lenses, machine operated drilling and grooving of lenses hand edged lenses, repaired and modified spectacle frames and part replacements and used the features of a manual focimeter.
There are ten (10) Edge and fit practical tasks to complete for a competent result. Each task is varied in its degree of complexity and variety of spectacle lens type.
Assessment tasks
Practical Assessment Tasks 1 -10 takes place in a simulated workplace.
(Optical Lab, Bldg 51, Level 7, Room 6)
Practical Assessment Repair Tasks 1 -11 takes place in a simulated workplace.
(Optical Lab, Bldg 51, Level 7, Room 6)
Workplace evidence log takes place in a simulated workplace.
(Optical Lab, Bldg 51, Level 7, Room 6)
Quiz, online quiz
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:
Each individual assessment may only be resubmitted once.
Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.
All students will be contacted with 7 days by their course coordinator in regards to resubmission completion dates.
Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.
EXTENSION OR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.) OR you do attend, but your performance has been affected, you may submit an APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION within 5 working days of the due date. If Special Consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.
If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to submit by the due date (e.g. assignment, report, project etc.):
you may submit an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK for an extension of time of up to seven (7) calendar days or less. This must be lodged with the Program Coordinator 1 working day before the original due date. If granted, you will have the opportunity to submit up to 7 days later than the original due date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension or speak to your Program Coordinator.
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
If you require further information please contact your teacher or Program Coordinator.
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