Rian Love BSc (Hons) SMC(Tech) FBDO has been appointed to take over from  Steve Roberts as Courses Coordinator for Optical Support Programmes from August 2018. Rian is a Dispensing Optician with extensive experience within the industry. He has worked as a tutor for ABDO College and the...

Responding to the General Optical Council (GOC) research findings that only 26 per cent of newly qualified dispensing opticians felt as though the clinical experience received during their studies was insufficient, compared to 60 per cent of newly qualified optometrists, Jo Underwod, Principal of...

The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) Education Trust is pleased to announce the launch of its 3rd annual Bursary Award Scheme offering new students starting optical training courses in the UK in Autumn 2018 the opportunity to apply for a bursary of up to £1,000. towards the costs of...

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A comprehensive education programme focused on driving up skill levels among support team members within the optical sector WCSM awarded qualifications range from Level 2 Optical Support to Level 4 Optical Technicians and Level 4 Diploma for Optical Assistants. The offer also includes Fast Track...

Course starts in January 2018 The fast track level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians qualification will be awarded by the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers. The SMC (Tech) qualification is regarded by many as the ‘Gold Standard’ for the industry and will entitle qualified persons to use...

The ABDO Dispensing Practical Preliminary and Final Qualifying Examinations will be moving to a new venue from January 2018. The new venue is called The Studio, which is situated in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. The Studio is a two minute walk from New Street Station Six minute...

Access a pathway to become a DO An opportunity towards a career as a dispensing optician ABDO College’s Access Courses are designed to help prospective dispensing optician students to meet the necessary entry requirements. They are also a useful refresher for those who have been out of...

Develop your professional skills An opportunity to develop your professional skills and help others Due to changing demographics the demand for specialist low vision services is steadily increasing. By enhancing your low vision skills you can greatly help others, which is both valuable and...

ABDO College has published its Annual Report for 2016. To view or download the ABDO College Annual Report 2016, please click...

Foundation Degree /BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing (Year 1) Fellowship Dispensing Diploma courses (Year 1) ABDO College offers a choice of two distance learning courses on the route to becoming a qualified dispensing optician (DO): Option 1 A two-year Foundation Degree course followed...

September 2017 brings an exciting new course and Level 4 qualification from ABDO College and WCSM… Supporting our businesses to have sustainable growth, to plan for the future and to thrive, we need to have the right people with the right skills delivering excellence to our patients. For...