Modification History
Not applicable.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of a dental technician responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
25 units must be completed:
- 21 core units
- 4 elective units:
- 3 units from the electives listed below
- 1 unit from the list below; any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry supported vocational outcome.
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Core Units |
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CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
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CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
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HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
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HLTDET001 |
Construct models |
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HLTDET002 |
Construct custom impression trays |
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HLTDET003 |
Construct registration rims |
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HLTDET004 |
Articulate models and transfer records |
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HLTDET005 |
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
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HLTDET006 |
Construct immediate dentures |
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HLTDET007 |
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures |
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HLTDET008 |
Construct cast removable alloy partial denture framework |
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HLTDET009 |
Construct crown and bridge structures |
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HLTDET010 |
Join alloy structures |
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HLTDET011 |
Construct ceramic and fixed restorations |
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HLTDET012 |
Construct orthodontic appliances |
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HLTDET013 |
Construct oral splints |
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HLTDET014 |
Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
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HLTDET015 |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
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HLTDET016 |
Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) |
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HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
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HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
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Elective units |
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CHCCOM002 |
Use communication to build relationships |
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CHCDIV002 |
Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
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CHCDIV003 |
Manage and promote diversity |
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CHCPRP005 |
Engage with health professionals and the health system |
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HLTAID006 |
Provide advanced first aid |
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HLTDET017 |
Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) |
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HLTINF002 |
Process reusable devices and equipment |
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BSBADM311 |
Maintain business resources |
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BSBADM409 |
Coordinate business resources |
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BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
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BSBCUS403 |
Implement customer service standards |
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BSBFIA402 |
Report on financial activity |
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BSBLDR403 |
Lead team effectiveness |
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BSBMGT402 |
Implement operational plan |
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BSBPMG522 |
Undertake project work |
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BSBRKG403 |
Set up a business or records system for a small business |
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BSBWOR204 |
Use business technology |
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Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705
