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
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Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
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All applicants will be required to sit an entry exam and manual skills test.
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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.
Program Articulation
Articulation Options
The Diploma is available as a discrete qualification only:
Diploma of Dental Technology
Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155972
Graduates of the Diploma who are registered as a dental technician in Queensland with at least two years of relevant work experience are eligible to apply for entry into Griffith University’s Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (post registration), duration - 1 year. Students must apply for this Griffith University program through QTAC.
The Diploma is available as a discrete qualification only:
Diploma of Dental Technology
Full Fee - QTAC Code: 155972
Graduates of the Diploma who are registered as a dental technician in Queensland with at least two years of relevant work experience are eligible to apply for entry into Griffith University’s Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (post registration), duration - 1 year. Students must apply for this Griffith University program through QTAC.
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
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 August for courses commencing in the following year (eg August 2011 for courses in 2012). Applications for this program must be received by the Fixed Closing Date. Please see the QTAC website or the QTAC Guide to Tertiary Courses (available from newsagents) for information on key dates and application charges.
Applications Close
For full time applicants there are two intakes per year, February and July. Please consult QTAC for details of application and offer dates.
Cost
Full Fee $15,223.00
Concession Rate $14,372.00
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 $40 annual Administration Fee, payable on enrolment.
Concession Rate $14,372.00
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 $40 annual Administration Fee, 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 Wednesday, 16 November 2011
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 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. 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. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
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 January 2012 and 30 June 2012. 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. From the 1st January of each year, programs are subject to a fee increase in line with the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI).
