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Specsavers

Dispenser Review

at Specsavers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Sales

Huddersfield

Review Submitted: April 2025

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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
I dispense peoples glasses based off of their requirements and do their collections when they are ready to collect, any adjustments necessary and any repairs necessary, booking appointments, helping during frame selection advising based off of colour, style, frame shape, face shape etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it because I get to learn about the theory behind everything and I am able to share what I have learnt with my colleagues + customers

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Mainly my theory knowledge behind the making of the glasses and how to recommend the correct lenses and frames

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well structured as what I needed to learn was set out accordingly and taken in steps
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a lot of support internally and externally
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I received a lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have more confidence in what I am recommending to the customers
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is cost effective, efficient and reliable
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
I would say to not give up on trying new things within the business
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