characteristics of products
The tangible characteristics of a product such as its materials, properties and functions, as well as its different applications, features, use and support requirements.
Optical technicians assemble, repair and design various parts of eyewear such as lenses, frames, patterns and eyewear. They cut, inspect, mount and polish all parts using various machinery and hand tools. Optical technicians shape, grind and coat lenses for prescription eyewear. They fit completed lenses into eyeglass frames. Optical technicians ensure that lenses conform to the dispensing optician’s, specialised doctor in ophtalmology's or optometrist's prescriptions. They may also work with other associated optical instrumentation and its maintenance.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescharacteristics of services
The characteristics of a service that might include having acquired information about its application, function, features, use and support requirements.
manufacturer's recommended price
The estimated price the manufacturer suggests the retailer to apply to a product or service and the pricing method through which it is calculated.
product comprehension
The offered products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Cross-sector
3 competencesoptical glass characteristics
The characteristics of optical glass such as refractive index, dispersion, and chemical properties.
production processes
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
types of optical instruments
Common types of optical instruments and lenses, such as microscopes and telescopes, their mechanics, components, and characteristics.
Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesperform maintenance on eyewear
Conduct repair activities on eyewear, such as calibration, alignment and adjustments or replacement of frames, lenses and other parts.
use ophthalmic instruments
Use specialised instruments in ophthalmology such as phoropter, tonometers, wire speculum, iris forceps, lid plate or Beer`s knife.
Sector-specific
9 competencescut lenses for eyeglasses
Shape and cut lenses to fit into frames for eyeglasses, according to prescriptions or specifications.
handle contact lenses
Demonstrate how to insert, remove and care for contact lenses; ensure that contact lenses will fit correctly and feel comfortable.
maintain records of clients' prescriptions
Keep records of customers' prescriptions, payments and work orders sent to the laboratory.
maintain relationship with suppliers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
operate optical measuring equipment
Operate optical measuring equipment to take client's measurements. Determine bridge and eye size, papillary distance, vertex distance, optical eye centres, etc., in order to manufacture customised eyeglasses or contact lenses.
order optical supplies
Order optical equipment and materials, paying attention to the price, quality, and suitability of the supplies.
perform frames' repairs
Repair/replace damaged frames or glasses for customers.
perform technical tasks with great care
Avoiding possible risks and unwanted outcomes by watching carefully over all parts of a machine, device or vehicle and executing processes of production, maintenance or repair with great care.
sell optical products
Sell glasses and sunglasses, contact lenses, spectacles, binoculars, cleaning kits and other eye-related products, according to customer's needs in terms of optical requirements such as bi-focals, varifocals and reactolite.
Cross-sector
9 competencesapply a protective layer
Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.
clean glass surfaces
Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.
comply with optical prescriptions
Interpret and coordinate frames and eye measurements in accordance with the customer's optical prescriptions.
manipulate glass
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
operate optical equipment
Use specific optical machinery in order to cut, polish, adjust and refine optics.
operate precision measuring equipment
Measure the size of a processed part when checking and marking it to check if it is up to standard by use of two and three dimensional precision measuring equipment such as a caliper, a micrometer, and a measuring gauge.
prepare optical laboratory activities
Prepare and oversee work scheme and day-to-day activities for the optical laboratory.
smooth glass edges
Use automated abrasive belts to smooth or shape glass edges.
smooth glass surface
Smooth glass or lens surfaces of optical instruments with grinding and polishing tools, such as diamond tools.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencee-procurement
The functioning and methods used to manage electronic purchases.
digital
Cross-sector
6 competencescharacteristics of faces
The various typologies and forms of faces in order to advise customers on the most suitable types of glasses.
eye protection regulations
Eye protection regulations and relevant standards in relation to occupational visual requirements.
manufacturing processes
The steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.
optical instruments
The characteristics and usage of optical instruments such as lens-meter, to determine refractive power of lenses such as glasses.
optics
The science that studies the elements and reaction of light.
supply chain principles
Characteristics, operations and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to the customer.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceadvise customers on optical instruments maintenance
Provide customers with advice on the correct use and maintenance of other optical instruments such as binoculars, sextants, night vision, etc.
Cross-sector
4 competencescomply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
dispense corrective lenses
Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses according to doctors' prescriptions.
use CAD software
Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.
digital
verify lenses compliance
Verify that lenses are according to the specifications.