The Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU) provides training and support for members of local and regional optical committees to make sure that committees have the right mix of skills to develop and negotiate local eye pathways.
Induction Training Days for LOC/ROC Officers
Our Induction Training Days provide new officers with comprehensive information about the national, regional and local landscape in optics in addition to guidance on roles and responsibilities, governance and negotiations. This day is also popular with experienced officers looking to update their committee on the work of LOCSU and the Optical Confederation as well as networking with colleagues from other regions.
Treasurer Training Days
Our first training day for LOC/ROC Treasurers is now available. This 1-day programme will include information on role and responsibilities, preparing your committee accounts, LOC company model and more. More information can be found under our events calendar.
Manchester location - 29 March, read more...
Committee Development Training
The LOCSU team are available to provide training for LOCs on all aspects of committee work and development. Contact us for further information
Leadership Development
LOCSU’s Leadership Skills for Optics, is a 20 credit postgraduate model, currently being piloted and open to the sector from 2012 through WOPEC at Cardiff University.
Enhanced Services Training
LOCSU in partnership with WOPEC offer training courses in Glaucoma, Cataract and Low Vision to support the implementation of LOCSU enhanced service pathways.
NOC 2011 Presentations
Speakers' presentations from the National Optometric Conference, which was held on 3rd and 4th November, are now available to view, please click here or heading to link into the page.