Episode 3: In conversation with... an expert in optical care services

Over the next couple of months, we’ll be hearing from our sector managers as they delve into discussions with guest speakers and subject experts as part of our ‘In conversation with…’ series. They’ll be covering a range of hot topics in their areas, providing rich and valuable insight into the current opportunities and challenges within their sector.

Episode 3: Joe Neame and Sham Khan discuss optical care services

In our third episode, our Subject Specialist for Science, Joe Neame, talks to General Manager for Specsavers, Sham Khan, about optical care services. This comes following the news that Specsavers has committed to offering 100 industry placements for Healthcare Science T Level students, helping to lead the way for T Levels within the optics industry.

Discussing Sham’s role, our experts explore the day-to-day role of a dispensing technician, the current challenges in the sector and the different progression routes currently available.

Find out more about our partnership with Specsavers to help lead the way for T Levels within the Optics industry or read more about the Healthcare Science T Level.

[Specsavers] are always looking out for the next superstars who want to go on to become an optician, a lab technician, an audiologist, or a contact lens optician – it's always good to have people who want to progress in life and do well for themselves! There's always an option for everyone in terms of [career progression] routes.

Sham Khan, General Manager at Specsavers on their various progression routes

Episode 1: In conversation with... an expert on metrology

This week's 'In conversation with...' discussion sees our Subject Specialist in Science, Joe Neame, speak with the Head of Metrology at the NPL, Richard Brown.

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Episode 2: In conversation with... an expert on technology in early years

This week's 'In conversation with...' discussion sees our Subject Manager for Education and Childcare, Janet King, talk technology in early years with expert Emma Harvey.

8 top tips for a successful career in optics from a Specsavers specialist

From 1 September 2022, approved T Level providers will be able to register students on the Optical Care Services occupational specialism as part of the T Level Technical Qualification in Healthcare Science (Level 3).