399934 Optical Mechanic

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Operates machines to shape and smooth optical lenses
• Inspects lenses to ensure they meet prescription requirements
• Selects and assembles optical elements for instruments or spectacles, and fits them into position
• Scrapes, files, and laps mounts of instrument to align optical elements
• Centres, focuses, adjusts, and calibrates instrument on standard targets
• Anchors lenses and other optical elements with adhesives or retaining rings