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.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 25
- 21 core units plus
- 4 elective units
| CORE UNITS | |
| Unit Code | Title |
| 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) |
| HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| Unit Code | Title |
| CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness Assessment |
| BSBOPS402 | Coordinate Business operational plans |
| BSBTEC201 | Undertake project work |
Entry Requirements
- 18 years of age or over
- Basic computer skills
- Must have a year 12 higher certificate or equivalent (10 years + 2 year’s work experience)
- Must meet student visa requirements
English requirements
Students from English-speaking countries can provide a certified transcript demonstrating that they have completed their studies in English.
• IELTS 6.0 or above for direct entry into the course; or
• IELTS 5.5, along with a Confirmation of Enrolment or Letter of Offer in an ELICOS program with a duration of at least 10 weeks.
Note: Tests older than two (2) years may not be acceptable.
Blue Bay College may approve you to complete an internal English diagnostic assessment to meet the English requirements.
Fees
Please ask our friendly staff about course fees.
Study Mode
Training is divided between a structured classroom environment and vital clinical practice. Recognising the importance of hands-on experience in this field, we’ve designed our course to maximise opportunities for clinical training. All practical sessions are conducted in our state-of-the-art lab, equipped with advanced technology to ensure you gain the critical experience needed for your career.
Learning and Assessment stategry
A range of following assessment methods will be used to assess the students:
- Short Answer Questions
- Projects
- Case Studies
- Roleplays
- Demonstration/observation
Credit Transfer/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Career Prospect
Intake
For details of this course visit www.training.gov.au
Information about our training and assessment policies and procedures including our refund policy is included in the student handbook which can be downloaded from:
Enrollments: please e-mail:info@bluebaycollege.edu.au or contact one of our Education Agents.