Unspecified Code Dental Technology

Accredited course Outline

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Accredited course

National Code:
11801NSW

State Code:
6857

TGA Status:
Draft

DTWD Status:
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

23/10/2001

Field of Education

060705 - Dental Technology

AQF Level

Unspecified Code

Nominal Hours

1584

Duration

Unspecified

Stream of Study

Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)

Accredited Date

09/12/1997

Expiry Date

30/06/2003

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This course will provide learners with the educational and technical skills required by the industry.

It enables the learner to:
* Relate Dental Laboratory Practice to Clinical Dental Treatment.
* Design, construct, modify and repair dental p[rosthesis and appliances.
* Diagnose and solve technical problems which arise with materials and work techniques.
* Apply Occupational Health and Safety Standards and Industrial Relations Factors affecting the Dental Industry.
* Develop a commitment to manage personnel and materials resources efficiently and effectively within the workplace.
* Develop a commitment to precision and accuracy in Dental Technology.

Schedule

1.

Learners to complete all core modules

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
48274		Anatomy and Physiology of Head and Neck	36	Module
48275		Ceramics, Colour Dimensions, New Tech	99	Module
48278		Custom Trays and Registration Rims	60	Module
48279		Dental Hygiene and Safety	27	Module
48280		Dental Industry and Equipment	12	Module
48281		Dental Laboratory Business Management	27	Module
48282		Dental Materials Science	36	Module
48283		Dental Materials Science Ceramics	36	Module
48284		Dental Metallurgy (Dental Tech)	36	Module
48285		Dental Models	72	Module
48287		Dental Polymers	36	Module
48288		Dental Recording and Reporting	9	Module
48289		Dental Repairs and Relines	56	Module
48291		Fixed Alloy Partial Dentures	142	Module
48292		Immediate Dentures	18	Module
C1007	ICAITU006B	Operate computing packages	40	Unit of competency
48293		Orthodontics (Dental Tech)	72	Module
48294		Polymer Complete and Partial Dentures Pl	145	Module
48296		Polymer Complete Dentures Planeline	142	Module
48297		Polymer Dentures Adjustable 1	160	Module
48298		Polymer Dentures Adjustable 2	52	Module
65006	NCS007	Presenting Information	16	Module
48300		Removable Alloy Partial Dentures	145	Module
48303		Thermo-formed Appliances	27	Module
48304		Tooth Anatomy and Morphology	45	Module
65004	NCS004	Work Team Communication	34	Module

2.

Learners to complete one elective module

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
48290		First Aid (Dental Tech)	18	Module
48302		Senior First Aid (Dental Tech)	18	Module

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VET Info Notes

1. This course is the copyright of the NSW CROWN COPYRIGHT CURRICULUM CLEARINGHOUSE.

2. The proponent for this course is NSW TAFE Commission - Community Service Health Tourism Hospitality on behalf of TAFE NSW under delegation from VETAB. This course has been accredited by TAFE NSW under delegation from VETAB. It has been placed on the National Register as code 11801NSW

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, Training Products Information Services (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training or the A/Curriculum Manager, Central TAFE, Locked Bag 6, Northbridge WA 6865, telephone (08) 6211 2294.