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CRICOS CodeNational CodeDurationQualificationCourse FeesTextbooks and Materials
073910B HLT50507 92 Weeks or 2 years Diploma of Dental Technology A$34,000.00 A$1000.00


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Location

Richmond and Coburg

Course Descriptor

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work as a Dental Technician. During the course, students will learn how to design, construct, modify and repair dental prostheses and appliances, such as dentures, bridges, crowns and mouth guards.

The course also fosters important work skills, such as communication and business techniques. After successful completion of this course, students will receive the Diploma of Dental Technology, and graduates of the course will be qualified dental technicians.

Pathways

Depending on particular state/territory legislation and regulations the qualification may need to be combined with the specified periods of clinical practice before the graduate can work as a Dental Technician. Successful completion of this qualification is a prerequisite to Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics.

Entry Requirements

Students must be 18 years old and above to study at Yorke Institute.

Students must meet English language requirements of IELTS testing score of 5.5 or TOEFL score of 550 or Satisfactory completion of ELICOS at upper intermediate level.

Students must meet Academic requirement with Completion of Secondary Studies in home country equivalent to Australian Year 12 qualification or Completion of a Year 12 in Australia or Completion of a recognised foundation course in Australia or other countries with a pass in all subjects.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements for this qualification

This qualification requires students to be able to converse in English with colleagues and customers in pressurised situations and to be able to make basic presentations. They need to be able to read and write English at a level that will allow them to interpret basic text and write reports.

Course Composition

27 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including 22 core units and 5 elective units.

 

Course Structure

Core (C) / Elective (E)

Unit CodeUnit of Competency
1 HLTDT301B Construct models C
2 HLTDT302B Construct custom impression trays C
3 HLTDT303B Construct registration rims C
4 HLTDT304B Articulate models and transfer records C
5 HLTDT315B Construct thermoformed bases and appliances C
6 HLTDT507B Construct immediate dentures C
7 HLTDT508B Construct removable acrylic partial dentures C
8 HLTDT509B Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework C
9 HLTDT510B Construct crown and bridge structures C
10 HLTDT511B Join alloy structures C
11 HLTDT512B Take tooth shades C
12 HLTDT513B Construct fixed restorations C
13 HLTDT514B Construct orthodontic appliances C
14 HLTDT517B Construct oral splints C
15 HLTDT518B Repair and modify dentures and appliances C
16 HLTDT519A Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances C
17 HLTFA301B Apply first aid C
18 HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment C
19 HLTIN301B Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work C
20 HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes C
21 BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development C
22 BSBCMN305A Organise workplace information C
23 BSBCMN205A Use business technology E
24 BSBCMN307A Maintain business resources E
25 BSBCMN310A Deliver and monitor a service to customers E
26 HLTDT516B Construct indirect composite polymer fixed restorations E
27 HLTHIR403B Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers E

Delivery Methods

This course is delivered in a classroom and if applicable in practical based environment with practical requirements simulated to reflect the real work situation

This delivery of training will include a mixture of classroom theory, practical delivery, group discussion, individual research.