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DENTAL TECHNOLOGY COURSES IN AUSTRALIA


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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