HLT50507
Diploma of Dental Technology
Create an impression with a career in the technical side of dentistry. Learn the complete range of skills from Prosthetics through to Crown and Bridgework and Orthodontics, plus infection control, workplace communication skills and occupational health and safety procedures. It’s the perfect course to give your career more teeth.
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Career Opportunities
Registered Dental Technician
Entry Criteria
Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a Sound Achievement in English
and
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and
All applicants will be required to sit an entry exam and manual skills test (To be held in May for the July 2010 intake)
and
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and
All applicants will be required to sit an entry exam and manual skills test (To be held in May for the July 2010 intake)
Program Articulation
Articulation Options
The Diploma is available as a discrete qualification only:
Diploma of Dental Technology
Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155972
The Diploma is available as a discrete qualification only:
Diploma of Dental Technology
Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155972
Program Duration
Full Time 2 years
(20 hours per week)
Students will be eligible for vocational placement in their second semester on successful completion of industry related assessment tasks.
Students are required to complete a maximum of 240 hours over semesters 2, 3 & 4.
(Graduating students will be eligible for provisional registration with the Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland with a further 12 months industry employment required to gain full registration.)
(20 hours per week)
Students will be eligible for vocational placement in their second semester on successful completion of industry related assessment tasks.
Students are required to complete a maximum of 240 hours over semesters 2, 3 & 4.
(Graduating students will be eligible for provisional registration with the Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board of Queensland with a further 12 months industry employment required to gain full registration.)
Program Award
Diploma
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Standard course cost will be charged for units of study/courses credited via RPL.
For additional information relating to RPL for this program, please contact:
The RPL Co-ordinator
13 72 48
rplcoordinator@southbank.edu.au
Venue
- Southbank Campus
How to Apply
FULL TIME: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
Telephone: 1300 467 822
Facsimile: (07) 3367 1164
Location: Level 2, 33 Park Road Milton QLD 4064
Postal: PO Box 1331, Milton QLD 4064
E-mail: use website enquiry service
Internet: www.qtac.edu.au
Apply online at the QTAC website. Applications open in July for courses commencing in the following year (eg July 2010 for courses in 2011). Applications for this program must be received by the Fixed Closing Date. Please see the QTAC website for all information on key dates and application charges.
Applications Close
Applications for each intake close on the date listed on the QTAC website (See the Fixed Closing Dates page).
Cost
Full Fee $13,937.00
Included in the course fees are a professional tool kit, a laboratory coat, safety goggles which will be provided by Southbank Institute of Technology.
Southbank Institute of Technology has a range of scholarships available to support students. Further information is available at www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships
Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.
Included in the course fees are a professional tool kit, a laboratory coat, safety goggles which will be provided by Southbank Institute of Technology.
Southbank Institute of Technology has a range of scholarships available to support students. Further information is available at www.southbank.edu.au/scholarships
Please note: All programs are subject to a $14 Administration Fee per year, payable on enrolment.
For Additional Information
| Location: | Southbank |
| Telephone: | 07 3244 6048 |
| Facsimile: | 07 3244 6031 |
| Address | |
| In Person: | Level 1 A Block Glenelg Street South Brisbane |
| Mail: | Locked Mail Bag 14 South Brisbane QLD 4101 |
| Email: | enquiry@southbank.edu.au |
| Find us at: | www.Southbank.edu.au |
Course Outline
| Core Courses | Course Code | Course Name |
| HLTDT301B | Construct models |
| HLTDT302B | Construct custom impression trays |
| HLTDT303B | Construct registration rims |
| HLTDT304B | Articulate models and transfer records |
| HLTDT315B | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
| HLTDT507B | Construct immediate dentures |
| HLTDT508B | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures |
| HLTDT509B | Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework |
| HLTDT510B | Construct crown and bridge structures |
| HLTDT511B | Join alloy structures |
| HLTDT512B | Take tooth shades |
| HLTDT513B | Construct fixed restorations |
| HLTDT514B | Construct orthodontic appliances |
| HLTDT517B | Construct oral splints |
| HLTDT518B | Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
| HLTDT519A | Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
| HLTFA301B | Apply first aid |
| M00VPC240 | Vocational Placement |
| HLTHIR501A | Maintain an effective health work environment |
| HLTIN301A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work |
| HLTOHS300A | Contribute to OHS processes |
| BSBCMN302A | Organise personal work priorities and development |
| BSBCMN305A | Organise workplace information |
| Elective Courses | Course Code | Course Name |
| BSBCMN205A | Use business technology |
| BSBCMN307A | Maintain business resources |
| BSBCMN310A | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| HLTDT516B | Construct indirect composite polymer fixed restorations |
| HLTHIR403B | Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers |
This brochure was last updated Friday, 23 July 2010
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
Total course tuition fees are indicative only. Fees are subject to annual adjustment. For FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP eligible courses, the unit fees are charged according to the study period in which the unit is commenced. The unit fees outlined in this document apply to census dates between 01 July 2010 and 31 December 2010. Unit fees will not change for this period. All information was accurate at time of printing, however, Institute policies, fees and details are subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments, accreditation and registration requirements
