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Certificate III in Dental Assisting


TAFE SA Intake 2012
Duration 9 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National Code HLT31807
TAFE SA Code XRF
Modules/Units View Modules/Units
Example Career Profile Dental Workers/ Dental Assistants
Faculties Dental Studies Centre
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Campus Delivery Locations

   Campus SATAC
Code
Application Study
Mode
Study
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Scheduled Student
Group
q Gilles Plains 640010 Applications Closed On Campus FT Day Only Award
q Gilles Plains 640307 Applications Closed On Campus PT Day Only Award
q This course is highly competitive.

Expected Employment Outcome Example

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide chairside assistance for dental practitioners and other administrative reception duties that are normally carried out in a dental practice.

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

Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Communicating and working effectively in health; complying with infection control policies and procedures in health work; processing reusable instruments and equipment in health work; participating in OH&S processes; preparing for and assisting with oral health care procedures; assisting with dental radiography; assisting with administration in dental practice; communicate and work effectively in health; plus applying first aid.

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Minimum Entry Requirements

Award - SATAC application process

Any one of:

Note: more information on selection

Qualification/Certification

Successful completion of this course provides you with the:

Certificate III in Dental Assisting (HLT31807)

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

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