Optical assistant trainee Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Gosport
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
Booking in patients
Completing pre-checks before patients sees optometrist
Dispensing spectacles
Fitting spectacles at collection
Completing pre-checks before patients sees optometrist
Dispensing spectacles
Fitting spectacles at collection
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
There is so much to learn which can seem a bit overwhelming but there is so much support available from my apprenticeship coach and even in store. I find it really interesting and wish to learn more after I have completed my apprenticeship.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have grown more skills and confidence in providing outstanding customer service. And I'm always learning new ways to meet customer needs and expectations. I am still learning skills everyday about eye health and how to detect and monitor certain eye conditions/diseases.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised and structured have regular calls with my apprenticeship coach to set me my learning tasks, always there to answer any questions. She will also come into to store to see how I'm getting on by observing me and give me feedback on what I did really well and set learning for what I can improve on.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Every time I have questions my employer is always really helpful and eager when answering them couldn't be more grateful for the support I receive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My apprenticeship coach always provides me with the necessary support I require, always available to answering questions I have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My training provider takes the time to observe what I'm doing well and will give me honest feedback on what I could improve on and why, which enables me to perform better in my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
No, we have work do's
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Specsavers has really helped me grow as a person, I feel more knowledgeable and confident in myself and I love providing help for customers.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Don't be afraid to ask questions, and no question is a silly question. Always reach out for support if you need it.
