HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology
- Course Code HLT55118
- Duration 78 weeks (64 weeks of study + 14 weeks of holidays)
- Location Perth Campus
- Timetable 2 Days Per Week (8:45am - 5pm)
- Self Directed Study 4 - 6 hours
- Next Intake Date Quarterly
Course Outline
This qualification provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to work as a registered Dental Technician. It covers the construction of dentures, bridges, crowns and other dental appliances and the repair and modification of these appliances. Depending on particular state/territory legislation and regulations, the qualification may need to be combined with specified periods of clinical practice before you could work as a Dental Technician.
*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.
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Pre-Enrolment Information and Entry Requirements
It is important for all students to fully understand the course/s they are looking to enrol in. Further information on this course is available here and below. Students should read, fully understand, and agree that their chosen course/s is suitable for them. If a student has any queries at all, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au
WAIFS’ Entry Requirements:
Please click here for Academic and English entry requirements.
Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:
International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found here. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.
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Units of Competency
Total Number of Units: 25
21 core units + 4 elective units
Core Units
Unit Code Unit Name Communicate and work in health or community services Work with diverse people Provide first aid 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 removable alloy partial denture framework Construct crown and bridge structures Join alloy structures Construct ceramic and fixed restorations Construct orthodontic appliances Construct oral splints Repair and modify dentures and appliances Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Maintain work health and safety Elective Units
Unit Code Unit Name Use communication to build relationships Coordinate business resources Process reusable devices and equipment Assist with administration in dental practice -
Pathways/Articulation
Successful completion of this qualification provides a pathway into other Diploma level or degree qualifications in Health. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification. The level of articulation to universities may vary, so you are advised to apply to the universities of your choice well in advance of completion of your qualification at WAIFS.
If you want more detailed information about this course, contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.
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International Fees
Tuition Fee: $20,625.00
Materials Fee: $750.00
Uniform Fee: $200.00
A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.
*Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.
**Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.
* If a student enrols into HLT35021 Certificate III Dental Assisting + HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology:
The Diploma of Dental Technology will be reduced to 12 months (assuming all units which are part of the Diploma of Dental Technology and which are delivered as part of the Certificate III in Dental Assisting are assessed as competent). The tuition fee for the reduced Diploma of Dental Technology will be $15,000, with a material fee of $500. If students are not deemed competent, additional course fees and course duration may apply. -
Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Requirements
At the successful completion of this course at WAIFS, students should be operating at the LLN levels available here. For an explanation of the levels, please refer to the ACSF Performance Indicators.
Students will need to meet the minimum LLND requirements outlined in the policy to be able to finalise enrolment in their chosen course/s at WAIFS. Please refer to WAIFS’ PP018 – Language, Literacy, Numeracy Digital Capability Policy located here.
Where a student applies to enrol at WAIFS and is unable to meet the minimum entrance requirements, WAIFS will liaise with the student and their education/migration agent and/or their guardian (as applicable) to recommend an appropriate alternative course/s of study (as applicable).
Learners at all AQF levels should possess the following Digital Capabilities:
- Open and use a computer application (e.g. Web Browser)
- Navigate a website by following instructions and following website “links”
- Type and edit text e.g. for short answer assessment questions
- Follow more than one instruction successfully in written format
- Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
- Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
- Open and use a word processing application (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
- Open and use a spreadsheet program (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
For further information, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au