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Apprentice optical assistant Review

at Specsavers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Sales

Dereham, UK

Review Submitted: April 2026

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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
great apprentachip great suppor day to day was doing everything that i can like dispensing, screening customer service e.t.c
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
the apprentachip team and especially my coah were outstanding and were great at supporting me whe needed

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
many skills biggest one being my confidance

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
extremely well organized
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
support was always offered even if i didnt ask for it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
constant check ups making sure im ok and support offered if im in a muddle
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
gives me a lot more knowledge
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Specsavers to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good well respected high street opticians with good prices and an even better employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Specsavers?
be confident make sure your fully commited because although interesting there is a lot of knowledge behind it and it can be very hard at times
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