by James Gibbins | Mar 29, 2019 | News
State government subsidies and Federal government funded traineeships are available for new entrants to optical dispensing, yet many practice managers remain unaware of them. The business building opportunities that traineeships offer are immense – employers gain...
by James Gibbins | Jul 31, 2018 | News
An old saying goes along the lines, “There are two sure things in life – death and taxes”, but there’s no doubt that conflict could just as easily be a third. The question is not so much how do we eliminate conflict, but more, how can we reduce conflict and then...
by James Gibbins | Jan 2, 2018 | News
The role of the optical dispenser is to provide outstanding service to patients, which in turn will produce outstanding results. One of our most important tasks is the dispensing of spectacles fitted with progressive lenses.When compared with simpler lens designs,...
by James Gibbins and Chedy Kalach | Sep 8, 2017 | News
Optical dispensing is a specialized role within the life and work of the optical practice, and depending on who you are speaking with, that role can be regarded as: 1. A minor role assisting with some aspects of retail activity, OR 2. A considerable role,...
by James Gibbins and Chedy Kalach | Feb 8, 2017 | News
The ACOD team are thrilled to announce the following exciting partnerships commencing February 2017. The Australasian College of Optical Dispensing (ACOD) has officially partnered with ProVision, Specsavers and OptiBlocks NZ to deliver high quality optical dispensing...
by James Gibbins and Chedy Kalach | Dec 27, 2016 | News
HLT47815 Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing Course Open for enrolments in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA ENROL NOW – www.acod.com.au This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists...
