Faculty
Health
Delivery Mode
Face to Face and Practical training
Duration
104 Weeks
COURSE CODE : HLT55118 | CRICOS CODE : 097989C
This qualification reflects the role of a dental technician responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances. Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification.
MODE OF STUDY
Face to Face and Practical training
COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION
Melbourne Campus
Level 5 & 9, 341-345 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Campus
Level 1, 54 Parramatta Road, Forest Lodge NSW 2037
Course Duration: 104 weeks
Course Fee:
- Tuition fee: $28000
- Material fee: $1000
- Placement fee: $3500
- Enrolment fee: $250
- Total fee: $32750
Note: Prices are subject to change at the discretion of SIGNET INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2024:
January, April, July, October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
18 years or older upon commencement of the course.
Required to have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent.
Required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enroll for this qualification.
Required to have successfully met one of the English requirements:
– IELTS: 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
– TOEFL iBT: 69-79 (no band below 14)
– TOEFL Paper: 523 (with a min. TWE 3.5)
– PTE Academic: Overall 46 (no band below 40)
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and the internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
| Core Units – 21 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET002 | Construct custom impression trays |
| HLTDET003 | Construct registration rims |
| HLTDET004 | Articulate models and transfer records |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
| HLTDET006 | Construct immediate dentures |
| HLTDET007 | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures |
| HLTDET008 | Construct cast removable alloy partial denture framework |
| HLTDET009 | Construct crown and bridge structures |
| HLTDET010 | Join alloy structures |
| HLTDET011 | Construct ceramic and fixed restorations |
| HLTDET012 | Construct orthodontic appliances |
| HLTDET013 | Construct oral splints |
| HLTDET014 | Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET015 | Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET016 | Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| Electives – 4 | |
|---|---|
| CHCCOM002 | Use communication to build relationships |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
| BSBMGT402 | Implement operational plan |
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
Successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology will enable graduates to pursue:
Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include the following job roles:
- Dental Technician
* Completion of a Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome