Revised CET scheme judged fit for purpose

An independent review has deemed the General Optical Council's revised CET scheme as fit for purpose.

The new cycle, from January 2013, will include requirements to undertake peer review, complete at least six CET points overall per year, and conduct CET across all competencies.

A draft report on the changes was presented to Council members during a quarterly meeting at the Royal Institute of British Architects headquarters.

Relocation of the 'increasingly constrained accommodation in Harley Street' was also addressed at the meeting. The GOC has targeted 6,400 square feet of usable space compared to 5,300 square feet currently, with a shorter-term solution of using upper floors at Harley Street also possible.