HLT32712 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting

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HLT32712 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting

Modification History

HLT07 Version 4	HLT07 Version 5	Comments
HLT32707 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting	HLT32712 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting	Updated first aid core unit in V5 Qualification outcome equivalent HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes changed from OHS to WHS in the core units

Description

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills required to assist in a dental laboratory in accordance with state/territory legislation. It covers workers who will be pouring impressions, producing custom-made trays, manufacturing occlusal registration rims, transferring oral records and articulating models for a range of prostheses as well as constructing mouthguards.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational title for this worker is:

Dental laboratory assistant

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries

Packaging Rules

PACKAGING RULES 9 units of competency are required for award of this qualification including: 9 core units

Core units

HLTDT301D	Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)

HLTDT302D	Construct custom impression trays

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)

HLTDT303D	Construct registration rims

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)

HLTDT304D	Articulate models and transfer records

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A)

HLTDT315D	Construct thermoformed bases and appliances

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C, HLTWHS200A, HLTDT301D, HLTDT302D, HLTDT304D)

HLTFA311A	Apply first aid

HLTHIR301C	Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C	Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS200A	Participate in WHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.