Optics and Eyewear
This program will teach you the art of eyewear, contact lens fitting, eye physiology, selling and communication techniques, as well as the physics, chemistry and management concepts related to the discipline.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become opticians. Students learn the art of eyewear, how to adjust contact lenses, the physiology of the eye, sales and communication techniques, concepts of physics and chemistry related to the discipline, and management.
In order to practise their profession, graduates must pass the exam administered by the Ordre des opticiens d’ordonnances du Québec. Entering the job market is relatively easy and most positions are permanent and full time. For those who wish to run their own business, there is potential for development in small urban centres.
Main tasks
Analyze prescriptions
Help customers choose frames
Suggest corrective lenses when needed
Take required measurements
Cut, polish and bevel lenses before inserting them into frames
Adjust eyeglasses
Suggest suitable contact lenses to the customer and take all required measurements
Have customers try on contact lenses
Teach customers how to put in, take out and care for contact lenses
Handle office management duties
This program trains individuals to become opticians. Students learn the art of eyewear, how to adjust contact lenses, the physiology of the eye, sales and communication techniques, concepts of physics and chemistry related to the discipline, and management.
In order to practise their profession, graduates must pass the exam administered by the Ordre des opticiens d’ordonnances du Québec. Entering the job market is relatively easy and most positions are permanent and full time. For those who wish to run their own business, there is potential for development in small urban centres.
Main tasks
Analyze prescriptions
Help customers choose frames
Suggest corrective lenses when needed
Take required measurements
Cut, polish and bevel lenses before inserting them into frames
Adjust eyeglasses
Suggest suitable contact lenses to the customer and take all required measurements
Have customers try on contact lenses
Teach customers how to put in, take out and care for contact lenses
Handle office management duties
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 2 institutions
3 years
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