Course Detail – Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)

COURSE DETAIL – DIPLOMA OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY (HLT55118)
The Diploma of Dental Technology is for people who would like to work in Dental Laboratories as Dental Technicians.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IS REQUIRED TO ENROL IN THIS COURSE

During this course you will learn how to :

  • Construct  dentures,  bridges,  crowns and other  dental  appliances
  • Design, construct,  modify and repair dental  prostheses  and appliances
  • Diagnose and solve technical problems which arise with materials and work techniques
Entry Requirements:

  • Be over the age of 18
  • Be able to demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • Have completed secondary Year 12 (HSC) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience.
QUALIFICATION: Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)

TRAINING PACKAGE: Health (HLT), Nationally Recognised Training

DURATION: 2 Years Full Time

FEES: The following table outlines the fees schedule:

Application Fee: AU$100
Tuition Fees / Material Fees: AU$30,000
Material Fees: $2,000 ($500 per semester)

This fee includes:

  • Initial tool kit that each student keeps on graduation
  • Tools and materials
  • Equipment and all consumables needed to complete the course
  • CIT Dental coat for protection
Possible additional Fees:

  • ecognition of Prior Learning: AU$600 per unit of competency
  • Assessment (Theory) re-sit fee: AU$200 per unit of competency
  • Assessment (Practical) re-sit fee: AU$350 per unit of competency
  • Replacement of text book fee: AU$130
  • Safe hard toed leather shoes: Cost is variable as students can source from many places
Application Process

  • eStudent completes an enrolment form and forwards it to CIT, including academic evidence plus application fee
  • Your program tuition fees include: tuition, student induction program, additional study skills tuition, access to the resource library, and computers
  • Tuition fees paid in four instalments over two years
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
HLTDET001         Construct models
HLTDET002         Construct custom impression trays
HLTDET003         Construct registration rims
HLTDET004         Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDET005         Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
HLTINF006         Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTAID014         Provide Advanced First Aid
CHCCOM005         Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS003         Maintain work health and safety
CHCDIV001         Work with diverse people
HLTDET014         Repair and modify dentures and appliances
HLTDET015         Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
BSBADM311         Maintain business resources
BSBWOR204         Use business technology
HLTDET006         Construct immediate dentures
HLTDET007         Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
HLTDET008         Construct cast removable alloy partial denture framework
HLTDET010         Join alloy structures
HLTDET012         Construct orthodontic appliances
HLTDET013         Construct oral splints
HLTDET009         Construct crown and bridge structures
HLTDET011         Construct ceramic and fixed restorations
HLTDET016         Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design(CAD)
HLTDET017         Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
HLTAID011         Provide first aid

To be awarded with the Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118) students must complete

  • 25 units of competency of this qualification including:
  • 21 compulsory units
  • 4 elective units
Further Study

  • Upon completion of this course you may apply for articulation into further courses in dental studies.
VET STUDENT LOANS

Charles Institute of Technology is an approved VET Student Loans (VSL) provider for HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology. The VET Student Loans Scheme is administered by the Commonwealth Government Department of Employment, Skills, and Small and Family Business.

Students enrolling in the VSL scheme for CIT’s HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology, can have part of CIT’s Tuition fees for the Diploma funded by a VET Student Loan, reducing the amount of upfront fees they pay at enrolment.

Please note the following:

  • Students need to check they meet the eligibility requirements to be approved for the VET Student Loan. Click here for entry requirement to be a VSL student for CIT’s Diploma of Dental Technology.
  • VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements.
  • A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.

The Diploma of Dental Technology is for people who would like to work in Dental Laboratories as Dental Technicians.

NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN DENTAL TECHNOLOGY IS REQUIRED TO ENROL IN THIS COURSE

During this course you will learn how to :

  1. Construct  dentures,  bridges,  crowns and other  dental  appliances
  2. Design, construct,  modify and repair dental  prostheses  and appliances
  3. Diagnose and solve technical problems which arise with materials and work techniques

Entry Requirements:

  • Be over the age of 18
  • Be able to demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • Have completed secondary Year 12 (HSC) or can demonstrate suitable work or life experience.
QUALIFICATION: Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)
TRAINING PACKAGE: Health (HLT), Nationally Recognised Training
DURATION: 2 Years Full Time
FEES:
Application Fee (non-refundable) A$100
Tuition Fees AU$30,000
Material Fees $2,000 ($500 per semester)

This fee includes:

  • Initial tool kit that each student keeps on graduation
  • Tools and materials
  • Equipment and all consumables needed to complete the course
  • CIT Dental coat for protection

Possible additional Fees:

  • Recognition of Prior Learning: AU$600 per unit of competency
  • Assessment (Theory) re-sit fee: AU$200 per unit of competency
  • Assessment (Practical) re-sit fee: AU$350 per unit of competency
  • Replacement of text book fee: AU$130
  • Safe hard toed leather shoes: Cost is variable as students can source from many places

Application Process

  • Student completes an enrolment form and forwards it to CIT, including academic evidence plus application fee
  • Your program tuition fees include: tuition, student induction program, additional study skills tuition, access to the resource library, and computers
  • Tuition fees paid in four instalments over two years

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
HLTDET001          Construct models
HLTDET002         Construct custom impression trays
HLTDET003         Construct registration rims
HLTDET004         Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDET005          Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
HLTINF006           Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTAID014           Provide Advanced First Aid
CHCCOM005         Communicate and work in health or community services

HLTWHS003        Maintain work health and safety
CHCDIV001          Work with diverse people

HLTDET014        Repair and modify dentures and appliances

HLTDET015         Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
BSBADM311         Maintain business resources
BSBWOR204        Use business technology

HLTDET006        Construct immediate dentures
HLTDET007        Construct removable acrylic partial dentures

HLTDET008        Construct cast removable alloy partial denture framework

HLTDET010         Join alloy structures

HLTDET012          Construct orthodontic appliances

HLTDET013          Construct oral splints

HLTDET009         Construct crown and bridge structures

HLTDET011          Construct ceramic and fixed restorations

HLTDET016         Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design(CAD)
HLTDET017         Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
HLTAID011         Provide first aid

 

To be awarded with the Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118) students must complete

  • 25 units of competency of this qualification including:
  • 21 compulsory units
  • 4 elective units

Further Study

Upon completion of this course you may apply for articulation into further courses in dental studies.

VET STUDENT LOAN

Charles Institute of Technology is an approved VET Student Loans (VSL) provider for HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology. The VET Student Loans Scheme is administered by the Commonwealth Government Department of Employment, Skills, and Small and Family Business.

Students enrolling in the VSL scheme for CIT’s HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology, can have part of CIT’s Tuition fees for the Diploma funded by a VET Student Loan, reducing the amount of upfront fees they pay at enrolment.

Please note the following:

  • Students need to check they meet the eligibility requirements to be approved for the VET Student Loan. Click here for entry requirement to be a VSL student for CIT’s Diploma of Dental Technology.
  • VET Student Loans will not be approved for students who do not meet eligibility requirements.
  • A VET student loan gives rise to a VETSL debt that continues to be a debt due to the Commonwealth until it is repaid.