Diploma of Dental Technology

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Course Enquiries:	Course enquiries: 9564 1920 General enquiries: 9564 1555 Email: info@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
Course Code:	HLT50507
Start Date(s):	February and July.
Location:	Chadstone
Total Course Length:	Full-time: 2 years
Prerequisites:	VCE or equivalent; or Mature age (at least 18 years of age and away from formal study for at least one year) A background in arts and science is an advantage Interview and manual dexterity test may be required

Overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work as a dental technician. During the course, students will learn how to design, construct, modify and repair dental prostheses and appliances, such as dentures, bridges, crowns and mouthguards. The course also fosters important work skills, such as communication and business techniques.

Qualification & Recognition

After successful completion of this course, candidates will receive the Diploma of Dental Technology, and graduates of the course will be qualified dental technicians.

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQTF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.

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Course Fees

Fees are calculated according to the level of course being studied, and the number of hours being undertaken, up to Government established maximums. Eligible students are able to access a Government Subsidised Place and certain categories of Full Fee Paying students may be able to access an Eligibility Exemption. Assistance is available in the form of VET FEE HELP or a Holmesglen Payment Plan for students who are unable to afford fee payment up front.

For further information please check the link below or contact the Information Office on 03 95641640.

Fees and Charges

How to Apply

Directly to Holmesglen: by completing the application form below.
Application form

Course Structure

This program is delivered in Holmesglen's specially designed facilities, where an emphasis is placed on providing hands-on and practical training. Students must complete all units to achieve the Diploma of Dental Technology.

Unit: Hours

Maintain An Effective Health Work Environment: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work and maintain an effective work environment in a health setting by monitoring, coordinating and promoting the implementation of ethical, safe and effective work practices in line with established work requirements.; 20
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work: No module detail is available; 20
Contribute to OHS processes: This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others.; 20
Organise Personal Work Priorities And Development: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, monitor and obtain feedback on work performance, and maintain required levels of competence. This unit is related to BSBCMN202A Organise and complete daily work tasks and BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities.; 40
Organise Workplace Information: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to gather, organize and apply workplace information in the context of an organization?s work processes and information management systems.; 30
Construct Models: No module detail is available; 30
Construct Custom Impression Trays: No module detail is available; 30
Construct Registration Rims: No module detail is available; 10
Articulate Models And Transfer Records: No module detail is available; 20
Construct Simple Complete Removable Acrylic Dentures And Appliances: No module detail is available; 240
Construct Immediate Dentures: No module detail is available; 40
Construct Removable Acrylic Partial Dentures: No module detail is available; 72
Repair And Modify Dentures And Appliances: No module detail is available; 40
Construct Thermoformed Bases And Appliances: No module detail is available; 20
Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers: No module detail is available; 20
Apply First Aid: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.; 18
Communicate and work effectively in health: No module detail is available; 20
Construct Crown And Bridge Structures: No module detail is available; 240
Join Alloy Structures: No module detail is available; 40
Take Tooth Shades: No module detail is available; 25
Construct Fixed Restorations: No module detail is available; 80
Construct Orthodontic Appliances: No module detail is available; 90
Construct Cast Metal Alloy Removable Partial Denture Framework: No module detail is available; 80
Construct Oral Splints: No module detail is available; 40
Maintain Business Resourses: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to determine, administer and maintain resources and equipment to complete a variety of tasks.; 20
Maintain Financial Records (Chadstone): This unit covers the maintenance of financial records for a business. It includes activities such as the maintenance of daily financial records, including reconciling debtors? and creditors? systems and preparing and maintaining a general ledger and preparing a trial balance. It also includes activities associated with the monitoring of cash control for accounting purposes.; 60
Deliver/monitor a service to customers: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to identify customers needs and monitor a service provided to customers.; 35

Assessment

Assessment is a combination of written assignments, tests, examinations and/or practical application projects. Students are required to attend tests and examinations as scheduled.

Career and Further Study Opportunities

There is a high demand for dental technicians and dental prosthetists (dental technicians with clinical training) in Victoria and Australia. The Victorian Oral Health Services Labour Force Planning Report 2002 shows that, even with high recruitment, by 2010 demand for services will outpace capacity to supply.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology will enable graduates to pursue further study opportunities in dental prosthetics.