A levels – Careers in Eyecare

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, Exams, For students, For teachers, Optical assistant, Optometrist, Students, Study 15 August 202423 August 2024 Kaye McIntosh A Levels, abdo college, ABDO Level 6 Diploma, anglia ruskin, apprentice, bradford college, City & Islington College, clearing, dispensing optician, Glasgow Caledonian University, optical assistant, optometrist, optometry, UCAS, university

A level results day – what’s next?

Today's one of the most stressful dates for many students. It may feel like disaster if you don’t get the grades for your chosen course, but there are options. Universities still want you – more than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year. Many more choose apprenticeships, internships, gap years, or go straight into work. How Clearing works Universities fill spaces that are still available after results day via Clearing, matching students with places. This year the system…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Work 30 July 202429 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh

A day in the life – the clinical technician

Isabel Nibbs is a clinical technician at Specsavers in Crowborough, East Sussex Why did you choose an optical career? After finishing my A-Levels I was inspired by friends and family working in the eyecare sector. As a long-term customer of Specsavers, I thought it would be a great place to work. Being part of a team launching a new store – we opened in November 2022 – has empowered me to become more confident in how I am with our…

A levels, Education, For students, Students, Study 28 June 202427 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Everything you need to know about the EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification, designed to develop students beyond the usual Level 3 course and to prepare you for university or your future career. It's worth half an A-level. You choose your own topic and title, with guidance from teachers. This is an independent project, a chance to really dig deeply into an area that interests you. What is an EPQ? The EPQ can be: a dissertation – a 5,000 to 6,000-word piece of writing…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, Students, Study 17 June 20246 June 2024 Antonia Chitty

After college, what next?

If you are in the lower sixth or your first year at college, tutors and parents may be asking you what you plan to do next. It feels like the pressure is on and you have to have a plan for the rest of your life ... but don't worry. There are lots of options available to you and you have time to choose what you'd like to do. The number of apprentices is rising. An apprenticeship is a great…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 12 June 202412 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to be a vision scientist

Ophthalmic and vision science is a little-known career, but one that offers you a great future. These specialists assess the structure and function of the eye and the visual system. They are experts in disorders of vision, eye diseases and the visual pathway. This is a great choice for many reasons. Our top six are: 1. Combine science and technology with people skills You need to be able to help and reassure patients and work with the wider, multidisciplinary healthcare…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, GCSEs, Students, Study, T Levels 3 June 202428 May 2024 Antonia Chitty

Choosing the right sixth form college for you

If you are doing your GCSEs, you also have to think about what next. Do you want to go to a sixth form college or stay at your school if it offers a sixth form? You could also look at apprenticeships. In this article we look at how to take your next steps when applying for sixth form colleges. Sixth form colleges offer several open days. If you are in year 10 you may get the chance to do a…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Orthoptist, STEM, Students, Work 28 May 202424 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh degree, orthoptist

Five reasons to choose a degree in orthoptics

1. Become a respected health professional Orthoptists are experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision. They are registered with and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To qualify, they study for a degree in orthoptics. You can find out more about the course, including where you can study, here. Each university sets their own entry requirements but they usually include good GCSE Maths, English…

A levels, For students, Students, Study 8 May 202423 April 2024 Antonia Chitty

Choosing your highers – your questions answered

If you’re at school in Scotland, and in S3 or S4, you might be thinking about choosing your Highers. You normally need to study towards four or five Highers in S5 – and may then go on to take Advanced Highers in S6. Scottish Higher qualifications (known as Highers) are subject-based qualifications. After taking Highers, you can go on to university, further study, training, or work. You can study for your Highers over one to two years, and will usually…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Exams, For students, Students, Study, T Levels, Traineeships 12 April 202412 April 2024 Antonia Chitty

What to consider when choosing subjects for sixth form

Are you ready to choose your subjects for sixth form? Whether you are staying at school or moving to a sixth form college there are lots of options open to you. It can seem overwhelming – but don’t panic - here are tips to help you. First, you might want to think about the sort of job you would like to do. Look on a careers website like Careers in Eyecare and explore careers you might like and what you…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Education, For Employers, For students, Optical assistant, Study, Work 1 March 20241 March 2024 Kaye McIntosh

New BTEC for optical assistants

Specsavers has created a BTEC qualification to develop the skills of thousands of optical assistants (OAs) working in its community practices.  The new Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate includes units from the existing Pearson BTEC Level 3 certificate for optometric clinical assistants and dispensing assistants. Learners choose additional units to fit their roles, providing a tailored learning experience.  Jodie Glanville (pictured) is the first person to complete the new qualification, works at Specsavers’ Plymouth practice: “I use the knowledge I gained completing the Cert 3…

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