399913 Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ)

ANZSCO Occupation Code: 
399913
ANZSCO Occupation Name: 
Optical Dispenser (Aus) / Dispensing Optician (NZ)
Skill Assessing Authority: 
Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List: 
No
Short-term Skilled Occupation List: 
No
494: 
Yes
PMSOL Occupation: 
No
ANZSCO Occupation Description: 

399913 OPTICAL DISPENSER (AUS) / DISPENSING OPTICIAN (NZ)

Interprets optical prescriptions, and fits and services optical appliances such as spectacle frames and lenses. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level: 3

ANZSCO Skill Level: 
3

3999 Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers

ANZSCO Unit Group Code: 
3999
ANZSCO Unit Group Name: 
Other Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
ANZSCO Unit Group Description: 

3999 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TECHNICIANS AND TRADES WORKERS

This unit group covers Technicians and Trades Workers not elsewhere classified.
It includes Divers, Interior Decorators, Optical Dispensers (Aus) / Dispensing Opticians (NZ), Optical Mechanics, Photographer's Assistants, Plastics Technicians, Wool Classers and Fire Protection Equipment Technicians.
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
The occupation Interior Decorator has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Avg. weekly earnings - males (May 2012): 
1 403.90
Avg. weekly earnings - females (May 2012): 
789.60
Avg. weekly earnings - persons (May 2012): 
1 130.30