Satisfactory completion of Year 12 level studies or the overseas equivalent, with passes in all subjects.
Recognition of prior learning: You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen.
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic).
Recommended: Good passes (i.e 'credit' level or higher) in Science and a subject that requires manual dexterity skills such as Art, Woodwork, Metalwork or equivalent.
The Diploma of Dental Technology is a two-year hands-on course which will give you the skills to work as a dental technician.
To maximise your employment opportunities, you will complete specialised training in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and learn about computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) processes. You will learn to design, manufacture, modify and repair prostheses and appliances, such as dentures, mouthguards, bridges and crowns.
A dental technician may work in a large dental laboratory or go into private practice. You will be trained in our purpose-built facilities, which have been designed to simulate the workplace environment.
Our teaching staff are all qualified dental technicians or dental prosthetists. Each student has their own workstation where you are able to use highly technical equipment to create dental appliances. Safety is always of paramount importance in the laboratory.
The course also includes important skills such as communication, first aid, infection control, work, health and safety processes (WHS), and business management skills, which are particularly important if you plan to go into private practice.
CRICOS 099310A
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Course structure
Units
Construct models
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Maintain work health and safety
Construct immediate dentures
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework
Construct crown and bridge structures
Construct ceramic and fixed restorations
Construct orthodontic appliances
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Communicate and work in health or community services
Work with diverse people
Repair and modify dentures and appliances
Join alloy structures
Provide first aid
Maintain business resources
Construct custom impression trays
Construct registration rims
Articulate models and transfer records
Construct oral splints
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD)
Operate Computer-aided Design (CAD) System To Produce Basic Drawing Elements
Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Dental technician in dental surgeries, dental laboratories or denture clinics
Dental laboratory owner/operator.
OSHC: 530 ($) per year