Diploma of Dental Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
This National Training Package qualification provides you with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively perform the entry level roles and responsibilities of a dental technician.
The apprenticeship program combines off-the-job training in the workplace.Educators from RMIT liaise closely with workplace supervisors to facilitate training that meets your individual learning needs.
Students participating in the full time program will be provided with a state art simulated workplace environment (RMIT Dental program is located in the Royal Melburne Dental Hospital) to gain experience in all aspects of Dental Technology.The program is delivered through:- on the job training (apprenticeship)- face to face classroom theory based subjects- simulated lab work
Structure
C5387 Courses
C5387 Core Units - Select ALL Twenty-One (21) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) | 30 | EMPL7091C | City Campus |
| Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) | 40 | EMPL7092C | City Campus |
| Provide first aid (HLTAID003) | 18 | OHTH5899C | City Campus |
| Construct models (HLTDET001) | 40 | DENT5861C | City Campus |
| Construct custom impression trays (HLTDET002) | 30 | DENT5862C | City Campus |
| Construct registration rims (HLTDET003) | 30 | DENT5863C | City Campus |
| Articulate models and transfer records (HLTDET004) | 20 | DENT5864C | City Campus |
| Construct thermoformed bases and appliances (HLTDET005) | 35 | DENT5865C | City Campus |
| Construct immediate dentures (HLTDET006) | 60 | DENT5866C | City Campus |
| Construct removable acrylic partial dentures (HLTDET007) | 60 | DENT5867C | City Campus |
| Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework (HLTDET008) | 80 | DENT5868C | City Campus |
| Construct crown and bridge structures (HLTDET009) | 90 | DENT5869C | City Campus |
| Join alloy structures (HLTDET010) | 30 | DENT5870C | City Campus |
| Construct ceramic and fixed restorations (HLTDET011) | 120 | DENT5871C | City Campus |
| Construct orthodontic appliances (HLTDET012) | 60 | DENT5872C | City Campus |
| Construct oral splints (HLTDET013) | 30 | DENT5873C | City Campus |
| Repair and modify dentures and appliances (HLTDET014) | 40 | DENT5874C | City Campus |
| Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances (HLTDET015) | 150 | DENT5875C | City Campus |
| Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001) | 25 | OHTH5930C | City Campus |
| Maintain work health and safety (HLTWHS003) | 40 | OHTH5950C | City Campus |
| Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) (HLTDET016) | 100 | DENT5879C | City Campus |
C5387 Elective Units - Select Four (4) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordinate business resources (BSBADM409) | 30 | BUSM7941C | City Campus |
| Deliver and monitor a service to customers (BSBCUS301) | 35 | MKTG7965C | City Campus |
| Set up a business or records system for a small business (BSBRKG403) | 40 | OFFC5325C | City Campus |
| Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) (HLTDET017) | 80 | DENT5880C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
For the apprenticeship program your first step is to get a job in the industry. From there you can start your training.
For the non-apprenticeship it is recommended (in accordance with stated industry criteria) that students should be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to successful completion of Year 12 VCE English and Year 11 VCE mathematics, or equivalent studies; oral communication skills in the English language sufficient to ensure that the individual can accurately provide, interpret and respond to simple and routine instructions; and ability to perform basic functions on a computer including accessing applications and inputting, retrieving and printing data.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes.
If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program.
There is information on the RMIT website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
Institution
