Diploma of Dental
Technology
TEACHING DURATION
84 weeks
CRICOS Duration
98 weeks
CRICOS CODE
078439B
NATIONAL CODE
HLT50512
CAMPUS
Gilles Plains
WORK PLACEMENT
98 hours
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with a minimum
of 6.0 in all bands or equivalent. Satisfactory
completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent.
A written test in the home country is required.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SKILLS COVERED
22 core units: Organise workplace information;
organise personal work priorities and
development; construct models; construct
custom impression trays; construct registration
rims; articulate models and transfer records;
construct thermoformed bases and appliances;
construct immediate dentures; construct
removable acrylic partial dentures; construct cast
metal alloy removable partial denture framework;
construct crown and bridge structures; join alloy
structures; take tooth shades; construct fixed
restorations; construct orthodontic appliances;
construct oral splints; repair and modify dentures
and appliances; construct simple complete
removable acrylic dentures and appliances;
apply first aid; comply with infection control
policies and procedures; maintain an effective
health work environment; contribute to WHS
processes; plus 5 elective units.
FEES
Average tuition fees per semester AUD $8,875
Total tuition fees (98 weeks)
AUD $35,500
Incidental fees
AUD $2,000
Total fees
AUD $37,500
CAREER PATHWAYS
Dental Technician
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
TEACHING DURATION
101 weeks
CRICOS Duration
104 weeks
CRICOS CODE
073245G
NATIONAL CODE
40633SA
CAMPUS
Gilles Plains
WORK PLACEMENT
50 hours
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 7.0 in all bands or equivalent; Occupational English
Test – A’s and/or B’s in all areas of assessment. Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas
equivalent + OS trained Dentist /Dental Therapy/Dental Hygiene/Dental Assisting Qualification including
Dental Radiography training.
Additional Requirements (conducted on campus): Written assessment to assess knowledge of dental
assisting and the underpinning practice, for example basic human biology, infection control, dental
industry regulations in Australia, problem solving and communication strategies.
COURSE DESCRIPTION/SKILLS COVERED
Dental Hygienists are employed in public, private and specialist dental practice where they collaborate
with Dentists and other dental care workers. They are responsible for providing preventive and
therapeutic dental hygiene care. This involves the provision of evidenced based dental hygiene
treatment including the taking of medical histories, patient examination, hygiene treatment sequencing,
patient education, fissure sealants, restoration polishing, professional tooth whitening, splinting of
mobile teeth, removal of sutures, exposing and interpreting intra-oral radiographs, administering local
anaesthesia, placing temporary restorations and using therapeutic agents including fluoride to prevent
or control oral disease and the non-surgical management of periodontal conditions including root
surface debridement. This is accomplished while complying with WHS policy and infection control
protocols in the role of a dental operator. The Dental Hygienist also provides services to residents of
aged care and supported residential facilities and contributes to the oral health awareness of other
health care providers.
FEES
Average tuition fees per semester AUD $13,000
Total tuition fees (104 weeks)
AUD $52,000
Incidental fees
AUD $4,000
Total fees
AUD $56,000
CAREER PATHWAYS
Oral Health Therapist
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