Optical assistant apprentice Review
at Specsavers
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Brownhills, West Midlands
Review Submitted: September 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
My role involves Alot of interesting topics about the eye anatomy and Glasses that i find fun to learn about and perform in my daily job. I find myself always busy and Learning different things throughout which expands my knowledge in optics further.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the program because i can learn everything about how glasses and Prescriptions work and what eye conditions are out there.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned new skills about dispensing, collections, testing, contact lenses and Audiology. Each are interesting and fun to learn and give me an input on life choices.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My program was been structured well suited to my way of learning which is tailored to my Personal development and further training.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer has given me the best support throughout, prompting and guiding me to learn in different areas before moving up the ladder in harder topics, their ways of teaching and support can help anyone understand.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My employer has given me the best support throughout, prompting and guiding me to learn in different areas before moving up the ladder in harder topics, their ways of teaching and support can help anyone understand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
My Qualification helps me use my math and English skills and genuine skills in work environments like time keeping, listener and positive attitude to work that helps me perform better in this 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.)
3/5
The only Social activities we have done so far include our guide dog charity on 30TH August, and nights out to eat or have fun.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
IT is a good place to learn a new qualification and opens up a wider range of options for future careers and jobs in optics or others.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
Always listen to customers concerns and your instore trainers advice and teach because optics can be a hard job to understand and do because of what's involved.
