Overall Rating
4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
4/5
Dispensing and fitting spectacles, spectacle repairs, pre-screening and supporting optical clinic, quality checking spectacles, general admin duties.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
A lot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt about managing ocular condition, taking accurate measurements and choosing appropriate spectacle frames and lenses fr patient needs. Learnt how to pre-screen accurately and use machines correctly. Learnt how to safely adjust spectacles to fit patients.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Programme is well structured, easy to follow and supportive.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Employer is supportive but there can be staffing issues causing lack of access to off the job time.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Training provider is very supportive and helpful. They have encouraged me to progress onto further career options.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It consolidates knowledge and explains the theory behind certain tasks.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are some networking events but I am unable to attend.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend ASDA to a friend?
Yes
Why?
ASDA has given me a good opportunity to gain a qualification and progress within my career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to ASDA?
Be eager to learn and proactive in daily tasks.
