Diploma of Dental Technology
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Diploma of Dental Technology
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Pathways
Employment pathways:
Graduates may find employment in dental Industry as a:
- Dental technician in dental surgeries, dental laboratories or denture clinics
- Dental laboratory owner/operator
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification:
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:
Higher education in dental technology.
Assessment Methods
- Questions and Answers
- Case Studies
- Project
- Practical Demonstration
- Report
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age of 18 years and above
Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher
English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below):
IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.5 or TOEFL PB 506 or TOEFL IBT 62 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or PTE Academic 46
IELTS (Academic) overall score of 5.0 or TOEFL PB 478 or TOEFL IBT 51 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 154 or PTE Academic 38
IELTS (Academic) overall score of 4.5 or TOEFL PB 450 or TOEFL IBT 40 or Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 146 or PTE Academic 30
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Menzies Institute of Technology, is an accredited training institution based in West Melbourne, Victoria. Study options offered cover subject areas including Automotive; Dental Health; Nursing; Pathology; Management; and Aged Care. Training and assessment are done through a team of highly qualified and experienced trainers, alongside quality training facilities and resources.
Menzies Institute of Technology, is an accredited training institution based in West Melbourne, Victoria. Study options offered cover subject areas including Automotive; Dental Health; Nursing; Pathology; Management; and Aged Care. Training and assessment are done through a team of highly qualified and experienced trainers, alongside quality training facilities and resources.