TAFE SA - Adelaide
HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE - Melbourne
TAFE NSW - Sydney
SOUTHBANK INSTITUTE - Brisbane
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TAFE SA
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS Code: 047676A
Duration: 2 Years (Note: one year of study is equivalent to
not less than 36 weeks of instruction)
Course Type: Training Package Qualification
Entry Requirements: Students should have the necessary academic
and personal qualities to undertake tertiary studies and possess:
an IELTS score of 5.5 Year 12 or equivalent manual dexterity
and ability to do precise and detailed work and two days work
experience in a dental laboratory.
Commencement Details: January
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HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE
Diploma of Dental Technology
Duration: 2 Years.
Course commences in February each year.
Description:This course provides comprehensive training for
dental technicians. It provides students with the knowledge
and skills required to undertake technical work in the following
four areas of non-clinical dental technology: dental construction;
cast partial denture fabrication; orthodontics; and crown
and bridge.
This qualification equips students with the skills of a dental
technician as identified on the Skilled Occupation List.
Prerequisites: Good passes at Year 11 level or the overseas
equivalent and preferably some relevant work experience.
English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (with
a minimum of 5.5 in each macroskill), ISLPR 2+, TOEFL 530
(PB), 197 (CB) or 71 (iBT) or equivalent.
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TAFE NSW
Diploma of Dental Technology
Duration: 2.0 years full time
Description: This course is for people who want to work in
dental laboratories as dental technicians. You will learn
how to design, construct, modify and repair dental prostheses
and appliances, and diagnose and solve technical problems
which arise with materials and work techniques. You will also
learn how to construct dentures, bridges, crowns and other
dental appliances. This course is subject to the registration
requirements of the NSW Dental Technician Registration Board
and the Dental Technicians Registration Act 1975 (NSW). In
some circumstances students may be required to pay for a criminal
records check.
Exit Points: Students exiting this course before completion
will be issued with a transcript indicating the units of competency
successfully completed.
Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent or qualify for
mature-age entry
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 197 or equivalent
Career Opportunities: Dental technician
CRICOS Code: 047104D
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Southbank Institute
Diploma of Dental Technology
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program provides a nationally
recognised qualification as a Dental Technician. It comprises
units in dental theory, dental materials, dental laboratory
practices and occupational and business studies.
CRICOS Number:056309E
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 (with
no individual band less than 5.0) and Successful completion
of Year 12 or equivalent with a Sound Achievement in English
or Applicants are selected according to eligibility and merit;
vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies
and all applicants will be required to perform a skills test
(manual dexterity test) prior to enrolment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Dental Technician
PROGRAM DURATION: 76 weeks (approximately 19 months)
INTAKE: There is one intake per year, in July. Applications
may be submitted anytime prior to the commencement of the
program.
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