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OPTICIENS/OPTICIENNES ORDONNANCES [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • The Eye
Universal entry(ies)
3231
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Opticians fit clients with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses, assist clients in the selection of eyeglass frames, arrange for the production of eyeglasses or contact lenses and mount lenses in eyeglass frames. They are employed in optical retail outlets or other establishments with optical dispensing departments, or they may be self-employed. Student opticians and opticians who are managers of optical retail outlets are included in this unit group.

OBS

3231: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Oeil
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
3231
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Les opticiens d'ordonnances ajustent des lunettes ou des lentilles cornéennes, aident leurs clients à choisir une monture, prennent des dispositions pour la production de lunettes ou de lentilles cornéennes et fixent les lentilles aux montures. Ils travaillent dans des points de vente au détail d'articles d'optique ou dans d'autres établissements qui contiennent des unités de services d'optique, ou peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. Les étudiants en optique et les opticiens directeurs de points de vente au détail sont compris dans ce groupe de base.

OBS

3231 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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