Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Optical Assistant Apprenticeship - Ledbury Specsavers
Specsavers£16,033.05 a year
Ledbury
Expected closing date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £16,033.05 per year while training for a Level 3 Optical Assistant qualification.
- Develop essential skills in customer care, communication, and organisation.
- Gain hands-on experience with daily on-the-job training.
- Applications close on 2026-10-27.
About the Role
This apprenticeship will train you to become a qualified Optical Assistant.
What you'll be doing:
- Giving customers top-notch advice and a warm welcome.
- Booking eye tests.
- Pre-screening patients and measuring frames.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the store and identifying any issues.
Training:
- You will work towards a Level 3 Optical Assistant apprenticeship standard.
- This includes an End-Point Assessment (EPA).
- Training is delivered daily on-the-job in the store, with no college attendance required.
- Functional Skills in maths and English will be provided if needed.
- The training provider is Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited.
What happens at the end:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Level 3 Optical Assistant with a wide range of career options.
Skills you'll develop:
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications required:
- GCSE Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) is essential.