Diploma of Dental Technology
Campus Delivery Locations
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Gilles Plains
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840005 |
Applications Closed
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Day Only |
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This course is highly competitive. |
Course Notes
Applies to all Student Groups
- Applications and changes of preference to include this course for the first time will not be accepted after 31 October 2011. Applicants must complete a written assessment. Contact the campus on 8207 1247 for details.
Expected Employment Outcome Example
This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to work as a registered Dental Technician. It covers the construction of dentures, bridges, crowns and other dental appliances and the repair and modification of these appliances.
Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.
Skills Covered
Diploma of Dental Technology
Maintaining an effective health work environment; complying with infection control policies and procedures in health work; contributing to OH&S processes; organising personal work priorities and development; organising workplace information; constructing models; constructing custom impression trays; constructing registration rims; articulating models and transferring records; constructing simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances; constructing immediate dentures; constructing removable acrylic partial dentures; constructing cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework; constructing crown and bridge structures; coining alloy structures; taking tooth shades; constructing fixed restorations; constructing orthodontic appliances; constructing thermoformed bases and appliances; constructing oral splints; repairing and modifying dentures and appliances; applying first aid; plus electives.
Modules/Units: View Modules/Units
Minimum Entry Requirements
Award - SATAC application process
- Satisfactory achievement in a written and applied test
and any one of:Note: more information on selection
Qualification/Certification
Successful completion of this course provides you with the:
Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT50507)
Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Credit Transfer
Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of a TAFE SA course are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University courses.
Find otherTAFE SA Credit Transfer Agreements
| University | University Course | Credit Gained |
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| Points | Time
Equivalent |
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| University of Adelaide details | | Bachelor of Health Sciences | 12 points | 6 months |
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Application Selection
Award - SATAC application process
- Applications for the 2012 Intake must be made through the centralised TAFE Admissions system via SATAC (South Australian
Tertiary Admissions Centre) by the advertised date.
- Applicants can make one application for up to six course preferences.
Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.
Fees
Charges vary between courses and subjects and are based on a rate per hour. Concessions may be available to holders of certain government concession cards, and in some circumstances fees may be paid by instalment. A brochure detailing the refund of fees policy is available at each campus.
The standard TAFE SA fee for State Government-subsidised courses undertaken by students enrolled in two consecutive semesters is capped at $2,210 in 2011. This fee cap does not apply to all courses.
Students are generally expected to purchase their own textbooks, personal equipment, uniforms and stationery.
TAFE SA Pre Enrolment Information
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Note: The fees listed are subject to change at any time and do not commit the Institute to charging the fees indicated.
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes
necessary.
Further Information
For further information about all TAFE SA Courses, phone 1800 882 661 or enquire online