Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
This qualification covers dental laboratory work such as pouring impressions and constructing models, making custom impression trays and registration rims, articulating models and transferring records, and making mouthguards and other thermoformed appliances. It also covers infection control, first aid and work health and safety. Dental laboratory assistants with hands-on experience may be able to have their skills recognised through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- HLT Health
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- HLT32712 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People who work as assistants in dental laboratories, preparing models, trays and appliances used in making a range of dental prostheses.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Dental laboratory assistant
- Dental lab assistant
- Dental laboratory support worker
Qualification structure
11 units in total. 1 unit from the electives list below, or; 1 unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – this unit must be relevant to the work outcome. The elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
10 units- HLTAID011Provide First Aid
- HLTDET001Construct models
- HLTDET002Construct custom impression trays
- HLTDET003Construct registration rims
- HLTDET004Articulate models and transfer records
- HLTDET005Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
- HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
- HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
- CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
- CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
Elective units
8 units- HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipment
- BSBINS302Organise workplace information
- BSBOPS301Maintain business resources
- BSBOPS401Coordinate business resources
- BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
- BSBTEC201Use business software applications
- CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
- FSKDIG003Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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