The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with the academic requirements that are needed for accreditation and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Dispensing Optician. Upon successful completion of the qualification graduates will be competent to independently analyse optometric prescriptions and to apply ophthalmic and management skills in order to provide the optimum visual correction. They will also be competent to perform visual screening, and the qualification will enable graduates to maintain high standards of eye care, in order to address the eye care needs of the community. The qualification should contribute to making vision care accessible to the community by providing the learner with the necessary awareness, understanding, knowledge, skills and values to function as an independent practitioner within the eye care field.
- English: Level 4
- Mathematics: Level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 5
- Life Sciences: Level 4
- Physical Sciences: Level 4
