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Stenberg College

Surrey , British Columbia ,Canada

Optician Diploma Program

Opticians are integral members of the eye-care team who design, produce and fit eyeglasses, contact lenses and specialized products for their clients. If you are customer focused, organized and enthusiastic and want to work as part of a healthcare team, consider a career as a Licensed Optician.

Stenberg’s Optician Diploma program has been organized to ensure graduates gain skills in key areas valued within the field. Through theory and lab courses, students gain a comprehensive education in the areas of eyeglass dispensing, contact lens fitting and automated refraction. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal communication, customer service and professional practice. This program prepares students to successfully complete the National Licensing Exam.

Intakes

  • April
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Careers at Stenberg
At Stenberg College, staff and faculty work together to create and foster a positive learning environment geared towards student success.
Employment Opportunities at Stenberg College
At Stenberg College, staff and faculty work together to create and foster a positive learning environment geared towards student success. We are committed to empowering our students with education to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Stenberg is focused on delivering the best health care and human services programs with an emphasis on practicum education and innovative delivery. Our programs are developed in close alliance with employers and industry, ensuring that students are being taught relevant and needed skills for a meaningful career.

We are also committed to the success of our faculty and staff. We encourage continued personal and professional growth through participating in development workshops / in services several times a year. Our faculty is encouraged to continue to further their teaching education through working towards completion of our In Class or Online Instructor Development Course. Nursing Faculty are required to participate in, and work towards completion of the National Association of Career College’s Instructor Development Program – Level I & II

We regularly recognize the achievements and excellence of our employees and communicate to them that they are valued and respected. Our environment encourages opportunities and many of our employees have grown into different roles that meet their professional development goals. But we have fun as well and hold several social events and community initiatives that are jointly organized by different departments so that everyone has an opportunity to create culture at Stenberg.

We Believe In

  • Professionalism – We each add value through sharing knowledge and expertise.
  • Quality of life – We work hard but it is balanced with personal life. We believe this balance is critical to personal success and that it must be respected.
  • Having fun – We laugh and have fun at work.
  • Respect – We treat everyone with respect and consideration.

Our Benefits Include

  • Extended medical plan, including travel insurance
  • Personal & Sick days (allotted per year for full-time employees)
  • Paid vacation
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Opportunity for professional development and advancement
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Competitive wages
  • Social events
  • Foundations for Excellence in Teaching program for faculty
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Free access to fitness facility (at campus location)

PSW Opportunity

Psw same as course duration For all courses above 8 months (Lets say course duration is 2 yrs psw is 2yrs so total 4 yrs of visa)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • ?Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, or mature student status*
  • English 10 minimum or equivalent*
  • Any Math 11 with a grade of “C-“ or higher or equivalent*
  • Passing Verbal Test of English if ESL or equivalent*
  • Successful completion of the Online Computer Skills Entrance Test
  • Passing Stenberg College’s Admission entrance informational interview
  • Preference will be given to those with customer service experience
  • Preference will be given to those with any Science Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of C
  • Completion of Criminal Record Consent Form under the Criminal Record Review Act
  • * Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as Challenge Exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College Language Proficiency chart. Evidence of Post-Secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.

Prior to Program Admission, Program Advisors will outline practice education requirements for the Optician Diploma program. Upon enrollment, students will be informed of next steps and timelines. Non-compliance with Practice Education requirements could result in program dismissal. Requirements for practice education placements include:

  • Acceptable Criminal Record Review with Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General
  • Proof of Immunity Status as required by industry

English Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English and wish to study at Stenberg College in one of the diploma programs must demonstrate their proficiency in English by way of Academic IELTS or PTE with minimum scores in IELTS of 6.0 overall and a PTE score of 51*.

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 19889 CAD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
    Application Fee: N/A
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