Faculty
Health Services
Delivery Mode
BLENDED AND IN HOUSE SIMULATION
Duration
24 Weeks
COURSE CODE : HLT45021 | CRICOS CODE : 108255B
This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide an advanced level of assistance to dental practitioners which contributes to the quality of oral health care.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Dental radiography work must only be performed by a person with a radiation user licence granted by the relevant State /Territory regulatory authority under legislation.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
MODE OF STUDY
BLENDED AND 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.
Course Duration: 24 weeks
Course Fee: AUD $12,850 (includes Workshop training , Materials & Administration Fee)
Note: Fees are subject to changes
INTAKE DATES 2022:
January, April, July, October
INTAKE DATES 2023:
January, April, July, October
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:
- HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
- HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
- HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent.
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 8 units of competency, including: 2 core units and 6 electives
| Core Units – 2 | |
|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 | Sterilise loads |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| Elective Units – 4 | |
|---|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTDET002 | Construct custom impression trays |
| HLTDET003 | Construct registration rims |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course would be of a Dental Assistant position.
- * Completion of an Signet qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome