24 January 2020

College's response to the consultation on an optometrist apprenticeship standard

Apprenticeships Consultations Policy

Following feedback from members we have finalised our response to the consultation on an optometrist apprenticeship standard, and our open letter to the Trailblazer Group.

We have challenged many aspects of the proposal, and are calling for a pause to any further development until these challenges can be fully reviewed and addressed.  

Read our consultation response and letter: 

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to contact us over the last few weeks. We have listened, and have represented your concerns in our response. We will continue to update and involve members on this issue.

 

Submitted: January 2020

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