Hearing Aid Dispenser Review
at Specsavers
Degree Apprenticeship
Medicine, Science
Exeter
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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
Testing hearing and dispensing hearing aids to adults with a range of hearing losses. Wax removal using micro suction. Fitting hearing aids and providing aftercare to hearing aid wearers.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much enjoyed the whole experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Too many new skills to list but able to dispense hearing aids and remove wax from customers ears using micro suction.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Regular sessions with a supervisor guiding me through the skills I needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Regular contact with course manager and personal tutor as and when needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Without it I would not be able to do my job.
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
Some activities and social events and annual product roadshows.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They supported me through my course and believed in my ability to complete the course. I would not have been able to complete the course without their support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
If you are willing to work hard you can achieve and develop many skills and qualifications.
