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Specsavers

Optical Apprentice Review

at Specsavers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Havant

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Signing in customers, checking their information, dispensing glasses, doing customers pre screen ready to see an optician and doing fields test. We also do glasses collections and make sure they are fitted correctly. We also do alot of glasses repairs and adjustments
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy it. they really look after you at specsavers.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
yes, communication skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured. its set out clearly and they can adjust the structure to you as well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot. they are always ready to answer any questions or give me any help when its needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
a lot. they are very helpfull and always there if i need them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
very well. Its set out in a way that lets you learn one thing at a time and it doesnt feel overwhelming
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its a great company to work for, they respect their employees and the staff is excellent.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Just be yourself and dont be shy to ask questions/for help
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