Optical Mechanic - ANZSCO 399914
- Assessment Authorities: TRA
Optical Mechanic operates machines to grind, polish and surface optical lenses to meet prescription requirements, and fits lenses to spectacle frames.
Optical mechanics may perform the following tasks:
- read and interpret prescriptions from eye specialists
- locate and mark optical centres and axes on lens blanks and make calculations to grind lenses to specifications
- grind and polish the surface of the lens by setting grinding and polishing machines
- test polished lenses for accuracy
- apply protective coatings and non-reflective material to lenses and apply heat and chemical treatment to glass lenses to harden them if required
- shape and fit lenses to spectacle frames
- repair damaged and broken spectacles
- cut and polish contact lenses to prescription requirements.
This occupation is on the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Occupation List (RSMS ROL) , you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclass:
- Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as an Optical Mechanic?
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as an Optical Mechanic, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
