PURPOSE
This competency course in occupational vision screening is hosted by Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), in collaboration with Education for Health Africa (EFHA). This Occupational Vision Screening course is designed for healthcare professionals and assistants responsible for performing vision screening tests in the occupational workplace. It aims to build competence in conducting safe and quality-assured occupational vision screening tests aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 116505.
TRAINING AVAILABLE
Training is available as a blended training format or onsite in-person training.
Blended training includes online theory sessions with a one-day practical session and examination hosted in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng
Onsite training consists out of online pre-reading theory and a three-day onsite, in person training in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng.
REGISTER BEFORE
Blended learning:
Register for the course by the 20th of each month.
Onsite in person training:
Last registration for the course is 3 weeks before the commencement of the workshop.
COURSE DATES
Blended training
29 May 2026
21 August 2026
27 November 2026
Onsite:
1-3 June 2026
2-4 November 2026
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Vision Screening Practitioner:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 or higher
- Registration with relevant council (HPCSA / SANC / SAMA)
- Access to an occupational health clinic
Assistant Vision Screener:
- Minimum: Grade 12 / NQF Level 4
- Recommended: Experience in occupational health setting and access to an occupational health clinic
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Perform vision screening equipment quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a vision test
- Evaluate the validity of the vision test results
- Interpret the vision screening test results
- Record and report the vision screening test results
- Manage the vision screening results
Upon successful completion of the course, delegates as an Assistant Vision Screener will be able to:
- Perform vision screening equipment quality assurance and quality control tasks
- Prepare for and conduct a vision screening test
- Evaluate the validity of the vision screening test results
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion, participants receive a Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
This course is intended for cccupational health nurse practitioners, other healthcare professionals and assistants responsible for performing occupational vision screening tests in the workplace.
HOW LONG WILL I STUDY
The overall course is 80 hours long consisting of a combination of theoretical training and practical vision screening skills application
- Training is available as a blended training format or onsite in-person training.
- Blended training includes online theory sessions with a one-day practical session and examination hosted in Queenswood, Pretoria, Gauteng
- Onsite training consists out of online pre-reading theory and a three-day onsite, in person training in Queenswood, Pretoria.
- 80 hours course includes 21 hours of workplace assignments which needs to be completed to complete the course successfully.
COURSE FEE
Course Fee
R 8’500 incl vat
*Please note, travel and accommodation arrangements for the one or three-day practical workshop are for each student’s own account.
ENQUIRIES
For more information or to register, feel free to contact us.
Katri Mulder
Training Facilitator
katri.mulder@eduplextraining.com
FAQ
Who should apply?
Professionals responsible for occupational vision screening in occupational health settings — including occupational health nurses, and any individuals who will assist in vision screening.
*Individuals intending to completed the course need access to an occupational health clinic.
What qualification will I receive?
A Certificate of Competence in Occupational Vision Screening, enabling the holder to perform and or manage occupational vision screening tests results in occupational health contexts.
What are the entry requirements?
Vision Screening Practitioner:
- Professional Registration with SANC, HPCSA or SAMA
- Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
Assistant Vision Screener:
- Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 qualification or higher
- Access to an Occupational Health Clinic
What does the course involve?
The course comprises theory and practical training on vision screening equipment calibration, test administration, result interpretation, reporting, and quality assurance — over an 80-hour period aligned with SAQA Unit Standard 116505