Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Structure

Units of Competency:

Unit Code Unit Title Core (C)  Elective (E)

CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services C

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people C

BSBADM311 Maintain business resources E

BSBCUS301 Deliver and monitor a service to customers E

BSBRKG403 Set up a business or records system for a small business E

HLTAID003 Provide first aid C

HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures C

HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care E

HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety C

HLTDET001 Construct models C

HLTDET002 Construct custom impression trays C

HLTDET005 Construct thermoformed bases and appliances C

HLTDET003 Construct registration rims C

HLTDET004 Articulate models and transfer records C

HLTDET013 Construct oral splints C

HLTDET012 Construct orthodontic appliances C

HLTDET007 Construct removable acrylic partial dentures C

HLTDET014 Repair and modify dentures and appliances C

HLTDET015 Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances C

HLTDET006 Construct immediate dentures C

HLTDET008 Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework C

HLTDET010 Join alloy structures C

HLTDET009 Construct crown and bridge structures C

HLTDET011 Construct ceramic and fixed restorations C

HLTDET016 Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) C

*Credit transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and self assessment. 

Entry Requirement

Career Opportunities

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.