Wednesday, 3 August 2016

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List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code s, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

Task 2:
Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?

Task 3:

Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this occupation.       
1.       How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?
2.       What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?
3.       Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?
4.       Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

Task 4:
Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirement
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3121 Optometrists
Optometrists examine eyes and diagnose ocular diseases and disorders. They prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses and recommend treatments such as exercises to correct vision problems or ocular disorders. They work in private practice, clinics and community health centres.
Example Titles
doctor of optometry (OD)
optometrist

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Main duties

Optometrists perform some or all of the following duties:
·         Examine patients' eyes, conduct tests and use ophthalmoscopes, biomicroscopes and other specialized instruments to determine ocular health and visual efficiency
·         Prescribe treatment (excluding surgery) to maintain, improve and correct vision and manage other ocular disorders
·         Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
·         Educate and advise patients on contact lens use and care, ocular hygiene, preventive care and maintenance, lighting arrangements, working distances and other safety factors
·         Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other physicians and surgeons for treatment of ocular or other diseases or conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Optometrists may specialize in fitting visual aids for people who are partially blind, fitting contact lenses or correcting special vision problems.
Employment requirements
o    Three years of university undergraduate studies in mathematics and sciences
and
A four-year university program in optometry are required.
o    Licensing by the provincial or territorial regulatory governing body is required.
Classified elsewhere
o    Ocularists (in 3219 Other medical technologists and technicians (except dental health) )
o    Ophthalmologists (in 3111 Specialist physicians )
o    Opticians (3231)
o    Orthoptists (in 3125 Other professional occupations in health diagnosing and treating )
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