Diploma of Dental Technology
- Posted by TAFE SA
Diploma of Dental Technology
Dental Technicians work in a laboratory, constructing, repairing and adjusting dental appliances, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists. You will learn how to make dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, mouthguards, sleep appliances, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances. Employment…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Dental Technicians work in a laboratory, constructing, repairing and adjusting dental appliances, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists. You will learn how to make dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, mouthguards, sleep appliances, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Employment Outcomes
Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
Qualifications & Skills Covered
Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)
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. To complete this qualification you are required to complete all 21 core units and 4 electives.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 6.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent .
Ability to meet the physical demands, particularly the requirements of manual handling.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
TAFE South Australia is a government owned vocational and technical training organisation based in Adelaide. The institution operates out of more than 50 campuses located at Adelaide and South Australia. It delivers programs to more than 80,000 students each year. The institute offers programs in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism, Multimedia, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Recreation and Sport, Health and Education, Hair and Beauty, and Management and Finance; and conducts award courses, short courses, fee for service courses, general interest courses, adult community education and customised training.
TAFE South Australia is a government owned vocational and technical training organisation based in Adelaide. The institution operates out of more than 50 campuses located at Adelaide and South Australia. It delivers programs to more than 80,000 students each year. The institute offers programs in the fields of Hospitality and Tourism, Multimedia, Engineering, Computing and Information Technology, Recreation and Sport, Health and Education, Hair and Beauty, and Management and Finance; and conducts award courses, short courses, fee for service courses, general interest courses, adult community education and customised training.