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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed clinician in the field. Study draft only.

Optician / Optical Technician

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6–12 mo full-time · 1800 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.

Core curriculum

Workplace safety, applied mathematics, professional communication, and career readinessprinciples of optics and lightlens fabrication and edging techniquesframe selection and fittingcontact lens fundamentalsophthalmic dispensingretail and customer service skillscapstone projectsupervised clinical practicumcertification exam preparation

Course & assessment plan

10 courses · 1,800 clock hours · tuition ~~$20,260~~ COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

Credential	Type	Issuing body
ABO Certified Optician	Industry certification	American Board of Opticianry
NCLE Contact Lens	Industry certification	National Contact Lens Examiners

Career poster

Pay, jobs and growth on the poster come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 data). Tuition terms are the live offer; see tuition.

Universal core (all programs)

Module	Hours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)	10
First aid / CPR / AED	8
Applied math & measurement	40
Technical reading & writing	30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)	30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)	30

Stackable pathways

Rehab & Vision: Physical Therapy / Rehab Aide → Optician / Optical Technician → Dental Assisting

In the Museum of VoTech

ABO Certified Optician NCLE Contact Lens