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 communication, first aid, diversity, and much more. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation competencies, and upcoming enrolment dates.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.
Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff in order to gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting.
Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
It’s important to review these requirements for each course provider to ensure you meet all necessary prerequisites before applying.
Course fees vary depending on the course provider.
The Diploma of Dental Technology will prepare you for the following roles.
A Dental Technician makes dental appliances such as dentures or mouthguards. You might take casts or impressions of clients’ teeth and mouths and u...
A Prosthetic Technician constructs and repairs dental prosthetic pieces such as dentures or mouthguards. You might work for a dental or oral health...
A Dental Lab Assistant performs a range of duties in a dental practice or specialist dental laboratory. You might assist with taking casts and impr...
A Dental Prosthetist prepares prosthetic appliances for dental patients. You might work for a prosthesis manufacturer or be employed by a larger de...
A Laboratory Manager oversees the daily operations of a laboratory, ensuring all processes run efficiently and in compliance with safety and qualit...
A 3D Printing Technician operates and maintains 3D printing equipment to produce prototypes and finished products across industries like manufactur...
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