Opticians

(NOC 3231)
+10.11%
 

Requirement

To work in this field, you usually need a high school diploma and specialized training at college, university or private institutes in your specialty.

You usually need supervised practical training.

You also usually need registration or certification with a professional association.

You may need a licence in the province/territory where you'll work.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 3 in 20 have an undergraduate university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork
Business procedures
Interpersonal communication skills

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Sciences
Math
Health
English

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Information Technology (Optical Systems and Sensors) Bachelor; Co-op
Request Info
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts, US

Related Program(s):
Optometry, Doctor of Doctorate
Request Info
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Optometry Bachelor
Request Info
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Optometry (Pre-Professional) Bachelor; University Transfer
Request Info
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - Graduate Studies
Boston, Massachusetts, US

Related Program(s):
Premedical and Health Studies: Optometry Pathway (BS + OD) Doctorate
Doctor of Optometry Doctorate
Request Info
view all
Modified on December 15, 2023