Supporting the next generation

Supervising a pre-registration trainee can be a rewarding experience. Not only do you have the opportunity to help shape and support the next generation of optometrists, but you also build on your own skills and experience. Find out about how you can train to become a supervisor and more about supervision on the Scheme for Registration or on CLiP, the new route to qualification.

Help shape the next generation of optometrists

Support the next generation of optometrists, develop the profession and boost your own career.

Qualify as a supervisor

Find out everything you need to know about qualifying to becoming a supervisor and mentoring a pre-registration trainee.

Supervision: What’s new and what you need to know

Updates on guidance and roles for supervising College pre-registration optometrists.

Support for supervisors

The College has a number of resources available to help support you through your supervision journey.

Administering your supervisor account

Supervisor training courses

Workplace supervisor training: part one

This online course is for those aspiring to become a Principal Supervisor for workplace learners - trainees for the Scheme for Registration and students for CLiP. One CPD point.

Supervision

Workplace supervisor training: part two

This course addresses the duties of supervising by guiding and influencing people. It includes the common challenges you may face as a supervisor. One CPD point.

Supervision

Additional supervisor training

This course is for those aspiring to become Additional supervisors for trainees on the Scheme for Registration. One CPD point.

Supervision

Supervisor affix

OptPE – Optometric Practice Educator affix

An affix recognising the dedication, expertise, and commitment of supervisors.

Supervision

Advertise your pre-reg placement

Supervisors can advertise their pre-reg vacancy on our jobs board free of charge, reaching hundreds of candidates.
Advertise your vacancy