ABDO
Level 4
QN: 603/4841/0
Curriculum Active
ABDO Level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABDO. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 530 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
ABDO
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
530 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
MATHEMATICS FOR OPTICAL MANUFACTURING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The mathematical principles used in the optical workshop
2
OPTICAL WORKSHOP TASKS AND GLAZING SPECTACLE FRAMES - GLAZING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The full range of tasks in an optical workshop; non-routine glazing
3
OPTICAL WORKSHOP TASKS AND GLAZING SPECTACLE LENSES - SURFACING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The full range of tasks in an optical workshop; non-routine surfacing
4
SPECTACLE LENS MATERIALS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Properties of spectacle lens materials and what makes them suitable
5
SPECTACLE LENS TREATMENTS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Spectacle coating and tinting; ISO standards
6
THE EYE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF OPTICS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The structure of the eye and the principles of sight-correcting lenses
7
THE PROPERTIES OF OPHTHALMIC LENSES
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design principles of spectacle lenses and how these relate to manufacture
8
THE PROPERTIES OF SPECTACLE FRAMES AND GLAZING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Properties, applications and the process of manufacture; glazing techniques
9
THE SPECTACLE INDUSTRY AND STANDARDS
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- How the processes work to produce high standards for the UK consumer
10
THE THEORY OF LENS SURFACING
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Surface generation of spherical and toroidal lenses; processes and standards
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4841/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ABDO
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2019