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- 22nd October 2018 //The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers’ Annual Awards CeremonyThe Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) recognised optical assistants and technicians who have passed their examinations in the last year as well as welcoming 14 new Freemen to the Company at a prestigious awards ceremony at the historic Apothecaries’ Hall in London this month. The...
- 19th October 2018 //ABDO College and Bookshop at 100% OpticalABDO College Bookshop will be making its debut at 100% Optical in 2019 with far more than just books. Bookshop manager Justin Hall says, “I will be bringing a full range of optical titles covering Dispensing, Anatomy, Contact Lenses and Low Vision and also various Rules and Gauges essential...
- 05th October 2018 //John McGregor installed as new Master of The Worshipful Company of Spectacle MakersJohn McGregor was installed as new Master of the Spectacle Makers Company on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 during the company’s annual service of thanksgiving, remembrance and rededication at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street. Following the service, a lunch was held at the historical...
- 23rd August 2018 //ABDO College Annual Report for 2017ABDO College has published its Annual Report for 2017. To view or download the ABDO College Annual Report 2017, please click...
- 06th August 2018 //ABDO College announces new Courses Coordinator for Optical Support ProgrammesRian 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...
- 27th June 2018 //ABDO College response to new GOC surveyResponding 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...
- 21st June 2018 //WCSM Education Trust 2018 Student Bursary SchemeThe 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...
- 01st December 2017 //WCSM QualificationsA 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...
- 30th September 2017 //Access CoursesAccess 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...
- 30th September 2017 //Low Vision Honours CourseDevelop 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...
- 25th July 2017 //Annual Report 2016ABDO College has published its Annual Report for 2016. To view or download the ABDO College Annual Report 2016, please click...
- 09th June 2017 //Become a dispensing opticianFoundation 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...