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Apprenticeships
15 December 2021
Optometry degree apprenticeship put on hold
Apprenticeships
Consultations
22 November 2021
The College says proposed apprenticeship standard fails to address sector concerns
Apprenticeships
24 January 2020
College's response to the consultation on an optometrist apprenticeship standard
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10 January 2020
Member alert: College's response to the consultation on an optometrist apprenticeship standard
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20 December 2019
Member alert: Providing feedback on the College’s draft optometrist degree apprenticeship response
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3 December 2019
Member alert: Extension to consultation on an optometrist degree apprenticeship
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27 November 2019
Member alert: Q&A on a degree apprenticeship in optometry
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21 November 2019
Member alert: College position statement on a degree apprenticeship in optometry
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