Faculty
Community Services
Delivery Mode
Blended and In house Simulations
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, Computer aided learning and modelling, In house Simulations
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
Adelaide Campus
Level 3, 45 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
FEE
Course Duration: 104 weeks
Course Fee: AUD $32,000 (includes Workshop training , Materials & Administration Fee)
Note: Fees are subject to changes
COURSE DURATION
This qualification is delivered to the domestic and international students over a total of 1754 hours. Students enrolled in this course will have up to 96 weeks to complete the course requirements. This course is delivered over nine (9) term periods of ten weeks each.
The overall course duration include term breaks of two weeks each and end of the year Christmas breaks and long summer holidays.
Face to face delivery mode consists of student participation in job role demonstrations and computer aided learning and modelling.
INTAKE DATES 2022:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at diploma level; this can be demonstrated via any of the following:
- 18 years or older upon application
- All applicants are required to have successfully completed an LLN test and demonstrate competence for all indicators to enrol for this qualification
Note: Some assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is essential for the student to possess basic computer skills.
UNIT OF COMPETENCY
This qualification requires the successful completion of 25 units of competency, including: 21 core units and 4 electives
| 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 denture |
| 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 |
| Elective Units – 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 you to pursue the HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics.
Note: While Signet may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, we identify relevant progression that may be attained. Check our website for your eligibility for the courses offered at Signet.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course would be of a Dental Technician’s position.
* Completion of an Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome