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WCSM Examinations
WCSM Information
The WCSM announced on 30 March 2019 that it would be withdrawing from accredited qualifications by 31 March 2021. This means that there are just two examination sessions left, December 2020 and March 2021, for WCSM students to complete and obtain their WCSM qualifications.
The next examination session for WCSM examinations is 15 & 16 December 2020 for theory papers.
L2, L3 and SCQF examinations will be held online in practice
Theory papers for L4 Optical Technicians and L4 Optical Assistants will be held at the ABDO NRC in Birmingham.
The L4 Year 2 practical exams will be held at ABDO College, Godmersham as follows:
Optical Technicians on Tuesday 8 December 2020
Optical Assistants on Wednesday 9 December 2020
WCSM Exam Application Forms
W2020 WCSM L2 & L3 Exam Application Form
W2020 WCSM L4 Exam Application Form
W2020 SCQF WCSM Exam Application Form
Related Documents
Optical Technician
WCSM Level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians Past Papers
S2018 L4 OT Unit 4 The Theory of Lens Surfacing
S2018 L4 OT Unit 5 The Properties of Ophthalmic Lenses
S2018 L4 OT Unit 6 Spectacle Lens Materials
S2018 L4 OT Unit 7 Properties of Spectacle frames & Glazing
Optical Assistant
WCSM Level 2 Optical Support Past Papers
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- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 1) Roles and Responsibilities in Optics
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 2) Communication in Optics
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 3) The eye and ametropia
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 4) The Provision of Spectacle Lenses in Optics
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 5) The Provision of Spectacle Frames in Optics
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 6) The Provision of Contact Lenses in Optics
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 7) The Glazing of Spectacles
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 8) Supporting the Provision of Optical Screening
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 9) The Provision of Refractive Surgery
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 10) Spectacle Lens Production Methods
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 11) Repairing Spectacles
- PDF S2018 L2 OS (Unit 12) Len Treatment and Safety Eyewear
- PDF W2016 L2 OS (Unit 7) The Glazing of Spectacles
- PDF W2016 L2 OS (Unit 11) Repairing Spectacles
- PDF W2016 L2 OS (Unit 12) Lens Treatments
WCSM Level 3 Optical Support Past Papers
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- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 1 The legal requirements in optics
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 2 Managing people in optics
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 3 Supporting the Provision of Spectacles
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 4 Supporting the Provision of Optical Screening
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 5 Provision of Contact Lenses
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 6 Mathematics for Optics
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 7 Eye and the Principles of Optics
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 9 Process Optical Work Instructions
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 10 Spectacle Lens Production Methods
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 11 Assuring the Quality of Spectacle Lenses
- PDF S2018 L3 OS – Unit 12 Provision of Refractive Surgery
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 2 Managing people in optics
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 4 Supporting the Provision of Optical Screening
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 6 Mathematics for Optics
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 7 Eye and the Principles of Optics
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 9 Process Optical Work Instructions
- PDF W2017 L3 OS – Unit 10 Spectacle Lens Production Methods
- PDF W2107 L3 OS – Unit 11 Assuring the Quality of Spectacle Lenses
WCSM Level 4 Diploma for Optical Assistants Past Papers
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- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 1 Eye and the Principles of Optics
- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 2 Principles of Optical Retail Practice
- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 3 Provision of Optical Screening and Clinical Support
- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 4 Provision of spectacles in Optical Practice
- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 6 Mathematics for Optical Assistants
- PDF S2018 L4 OA – Unit 7 Provision of LVAs in Optical Practice
Certificates in Optical Care at SCQF Levels 5 and 7
WCSM Certificate in Optical Care at SCQF Level 5
WCSM Certificate in Optical Care at SCQF Level 7