Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting release 3. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting release 2. Minor change to update Infection Control unit of competency. |
Release 2 |
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting release 1. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Supersedes HLT32712 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting. Change in packaging rules. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a dental laboratory assistant responsible for pouring impressions, producing custom-made trays, manufacturing occlusal registration rims, transferring oral records, articulating models for a range of prostheses, and constructing mouthguards.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 11
- 10 core units
- 1 elective unit consisting of:
- 1 unit from the electives list below, or
- 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.
The elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units |
|
CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
HLTDET001 |
Construct models |
HLTDET002 |
Construct custom impression trays |
HLTDET003 |
Construct registration rims |
HLTDET004 |
Articulate models and transfer records |
HLTDET005 |
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
HLTINF006 |
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control |
HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
Elective units |
|
CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander cultural safety |
HLTINF002 |
Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
BSBADM409 |
Coordinate business resources |
BSBINM301 |
Organise workplace information |
BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
BSBWOR301 |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
BSBADM311 |
Maintain business resources |
FSKDIG03 |
Use digital technology for routine workplace tasks |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705