Founded in 2019, OSTL aims to provide apprenticeship training to apprentices and work with Further Education colleges and educational establishments to deliver the Optical Care Services occupational specialism as part of the T Level Healthcare Science.
In total OSTL has over 15 years of optics industry experience, with in-depth knowledge of optical assistant level 2 and optometry and extensive experience with employers. It is the first independent optical assistant apprenticeship training provider.
OSTL has experience with working with:
the Institute of Apprenticeship Technical Education (IfATE) – in the delivery of the Occupational Specialism content
NCFE Awarding Organisation – in content development and assessment writing
Pendle Education Trust – working with multi-body organisation
Our aim is to create the ambition and passion for students to enter the optics industry and become future trailblazers. In particular, our affiliation with the BAME Apprenticeship Network indicates our drive to ensure all sectors of society have equal and fair opportunities.