Examination Timetable and Application Forms

The SMC written examinations are conducted twice a year in June and December on dates that will be promulgated at least 6 months in advance. The examinations for the Level 2 Certificate in Optical Practice Support and the Level 2 Optical Production Processes Certificate can be taken online at the candidate's place of work on the same day as the written examinations, provided that certain conditions are met.

The written examinations can be taken at a choice of venues which are listed on the Application Form. The 2nd year Practical Examinations for the Level 4 Certificate for Optical Technicians are conducted annually in June at a venue in London.

The next date for all written and online examinations is Wednesday 8 December 2010.

The next sitting for 2nd Year Level 4 Optical Technicians Practical Examinations is in June 2011 on a date to be confirmed.