UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Dental Technology
TAFE Queensland, Multi-campus, QLD, Australia
About this program
Advance your career in oral health care with this higher-level qualification. This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge to work as a dental technician in a diverse range of settings.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is stable future job growth predicted for people working as dental hygienists, technicians and therapists. Employers are looking for qualified candidates who are caring, empathetic, and can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people.
This qualification gives you the skills to construct models and custom impression trays, build removable acrylic dentures and alloy frames, and make crown and bridge structures. Our highly-experienced team of industry professionals will give you the support and one-on-one guidance you need to successfully transition into the dental industry.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a dental technician or give you the foundation skills needed to undertake further study in the field.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 25 parts
- 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 alloy removable 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
- BSBADM311- Maintain business resources
- BSBADM409- Coordinate business resources
- BSBCUS301- Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- HLTDET017- Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
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Admissions
Completion of an Australian Year 12 qualification, or the equivalent international qualification. Skills check Domestic students You will be invited to complete a Skills Check following your application submission, before enrolling to your studies. This helps you to decide if your course is right for you and allows us to understand your current abilities in English, Maths, as well as using Digital technology. The recommended benchmark levels for this course are 4 in English, 4 in Maths and 4 in Digital Technology. If you are applying for a VET Student Loan the required levels to meet academic eligibility, as outlined by Commonwealth guidelines, is Level 4 English and Maths. Access and instructions on how to complete the Skills Check will be emailed to you once you have submitted your application. Read the Skills Check FAQs. Selection criteria Domestic students The following Selection criteria requirements apply to Domestic students: - Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent is recommended - All applicants are required to complete a Manual Dexterity Test prior to enrolment into this course International students The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International students: - English Language Proficiency : Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent, For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International - Academic Requirements : Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12. Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.
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