UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Dental Technology
TAFE NSW, Multi-campus, NSW, Australia
About this program
Kickstart your career and excel in the unique industry of dental technology. Be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology as you gain the technical skills needed to construct a range of different models and orthodontic appliances.
While studying the Diploma of Dental Technology, you'll have access to a modern laboratory to undertake the practical components of your course. This lab is built to industry standards and contains all the equipment and technology you need to construct and repair different types of dental prosthetics.
You will also have the opportunity to use computer aided design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools to train in digital dentistry, giving you the most up-to-date skills and knowledge.
Some of your units will require assessments to be undertaken in the workplace. A TAFE NSW teacher or assessor will attend Sydney Dental Hospital with you to carry out these assessments.
Before the first clinical experience in a NSW Health facility, you will need to show evidence that you:
- Hold a valid Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Hold a valid Australian National Police Record Check
- Have a signed NSW Health code of conduct form and any other forms, as required by NSW health
- Undertake an occupational assessment, screening and vaccinations against infectious diseases, and can provide your health care worker/student vaccination record card
You must also complete the following mandatory online modules as required:
- HLTFIN001 - Comply with infection control prevention and control policies and procedures. This unit will be taught in a dental laboratory that services NSW Health clients located at Sydney Dental Hospital.
- HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid. This is a core unit of this qualification. Successful completion of this unit will require you to demonstrate your physical fitness for the purposes of performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on the floor.
- A manual dexterity test: You must participate in a manual dexterity test to ensure an appropriate level of dexterity to enable you to complete complex manual tasks involved in dental technology.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 45 parts
- Packaging Rules
- 25 units must be completed
- 21 core units
- 4 elective units
- 3 units from the electives listed below
- 1 unit from the list below any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to the work outcome
- All electives chosen must contribute to a valid industry supported vocational outcome
- Core Units
- CHCCOM005- Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001- Work with diverse people
- HLTAID003- Provide first aid
- 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
- CHCCOM002- Use communication to build relationships
- CHCDIV002- Promote Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- CHCDIV003- Manage and promote diversity
- CHCPRP005- Engage with health professionals and the health system
- HLTAID006- Provide advanced first aid
- HLTDET017- Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
- HLTINF002- Process reusable devices and equipment
- BSBADM311- Maintain business resources
- BSBADM409- Coordinate business resources
- BSBCUS301- Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- BSBCUS403- Implement customer service standards
- BSBFIA402- Report on financial activity
- BSBLDR403- Lead Team effectiveness
- BSBPMG522- Undertake project work
- BSBRKG403- Set up a business or records system for a small business
- BSBWOR204- Use business technology
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Admissions
- Year 12 or equivalent
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