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HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Begin your journey in oral healthcare with a nationally recognised qualification.

The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting is the ideal starting point for a successful career in the dental sector. You will gain critical experience, skills and knowledge in the field of dental assistance, with a strong focus on how to provide a high level of care for your patients and ensure they are comfortable both at front of house and while undergoing treatment.

  • Already working in a dental practice? This course will provide you with qualifications to increase your responsibilities and improve your employability.
  • Ready to begin your career? Earn a nationally recognised qualification in just 12 months that will leave you fully prepared to apply for your dream jobs.
  • Looking to change careers? Get certified through a flexible, online course that boasts strong employment opportunities upon graduating.

Work Placement

For mandatory work placement (350 hours, including an initial 50 hours completed in simulation), students must have access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher relevant qualification.


Computer Requirements

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

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Work Placement

Students will need to complete work placement supervised by qualified staff. Students will attain real-world understandings of the expectations and skills required to work in this field to prepare you for the workforce.

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Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
Dental Assistant
$1,150 weekly pay
Dental Nurse
$1,150 weekly pay
Treatment Coordinator
$1,350 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
Dental Hygienist
$1,440 weekly pay
Dental Prosthetist
$1,550 weekly pay
Dentist
$2,800 weekly pay
Endodontist
$1,500 weekly pay
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Foundation Education offers flexible payment plans beginning from just $55.55* a week!

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*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About this provider

We are one of the few Registered Training Organisations in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyles. We provide excellence in Vocational Education and Training and have an established partnership network that drives the quality of graduates across each industry.

Foundation Education RTO 22557.

Operating since: 2012
Legal name: Foundation Education Pty Ltd
RTO code: 22557

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