Prosthetic Technician Courses
A Prosthetic Technician creates and repairs dental prosthetics like dentures, using moulds and various construction techniques.
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How do I become a Prosthetic Technician
Get qualified to work as a Prosthetic Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
HLT43021
Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Get a support role in allied health care with the HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to provide therapeutic support under the guidance of an allied health professional and allows you to specialise in Movement and Mobility, Nutrition and Dietetic, Communication and Swallowing, Rehabilitation and Reablement, Medical imaging, Psychosocial, or Podiatry. The course covers: medical terminology, behaviours of concern, carer and family...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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HLT55118
Duration
12 months - 4 years
Study mode
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
The HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology will teach you how to construct and repair dentures, crowns, bridges and other orthodontic appliances. This hands-on qualification for dental technicians in recognised by employers and dentists Australia-wide. The course covers: models, impression trays, registration rims, alloy frameworks, alloy structures, crown and bridge structures, immediate dentures, partial dentures, oral splints, using CAD systems, infection controls, work health and safety, workplace comm...
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Duration
12 months - 4 years
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MEM31922
Duration
4 weeks - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
The Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM31922) is the qualification for trade apprentices working under qualified boilermakers or welders. Completed over 12 months, this nationally recognised training course teaches professional level mechanical cutting, metal fabrication, and a wide range of welding processes. Students gain proficiency using hand tools, industrial machinery, taking measurements and performing calculations. Graduate ready to become a licensed tradesperson.
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Duration
4 weeks - 4 years
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Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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Interested in a career as a dental technician? How about the Bachelor of Dental Technology? This hands-on degree program will teach you how to manufacture dental and orthodontic appliances like dentures, bridges and crowns. You’ll be working with cutting edge technologies while gaining the skills you need to support referring dentists from your own private laboratory or public health organisations.
The Bachelor of Dental Technology is often completed alongside the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. This wil...
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How much does a Prosthetic Technician earn?
In Australia, a full time Prosthetic Technician generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Prosthetic Technician?
The number of people working in this field has remained stable in recent years. There are currently 830 people employed as a Prosthetic Technician in Australia compared to 800 five years ago. Prosthetic Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Prosthetic Technician?
If this career interests you, you could enrol in a Diploma of Dental Technology. This course covers all types of dental repair and denture work. You’ll also learn to make dental restorations and construct appliances using computer aided manufacturing.
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A Prosthetic Technician constructs and repairs dental prosthetic pieces such as dentures or mouthguards. You might work for a dental or oral health service or you might be employed by a prosthetics company. Prosthetic Technicians build pieces based on moulds or impressions of clients’ teeth and mouths. You might use computer aided design or manual techniques to build prosthetic pieces.
Prosthetic Technicians should have excellent attention to detail and be able to construct highly individualised pieces. You’ll need to be skilled in a range of construction techniques and be able to tailor your work to meet the needs of your clients. Prosthetic Technicians should be organised and have strong time management skills.
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