Unspecified Code Dental Clinic Assist

Accredited course Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:02 AM AWST

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Accredited course

National Code:
0532

State Code:
6854

TGA Status:
Draft

DTWD Status:
Approved

State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

08/02/1994

Field of Education

060703 - Dental Assisting

AQF Level

Unspecified Code

Nominal Hours

922

Duration

Unspecified

Stream of Study

Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)

Accredited Date

Expiry Date

31/12/1999

VET Act Classifier

VET Act Conditions

Description

This course is designed to provide training for employment in private dental
practices and dental services.

The training will enable students to become proficient in the skills of
chairside assisting and to have a basic understanding of all aspects of dental
care and surgery management.

NOTE:
The Advanced Certificate in Dental Clinic Assisting is recognised
by the Australian Dental Association (WA Branch).

The one year full-time course has national accreditation with the Dental
Assistants Education Council of Australia (DAECA).

Schedule

1. CORE

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
48209		Clinic Practice (Practical) 1a	68	Module
48210		Clinic Practice (Practical) 1b	68	Module
48207		Clinic Practice (Theory) 1a	51	Module
48208		Clinic Practice (Theory) 1b	51	Module
48205		Dental Assisting (Observations) 1a	72	Module
48206		Dental Assisting (Observations) 1b	102	Module
48200		Dental Assisting (Theory) 1a	51	Module
48203		Dental Assisting (Theory) 1b	51	Module
48211		Dental Nursing 1a	59	Module
48212		Dental Nursing 1b	59	Module
48201	11680WA	Dental Practice Administration 1	34	Module
48202	11702WA	Dental Practice Administration 2	34	Module
48214		Human Growth and Development 1a	51	Module
48215		Human Growth and Development 1b	51	Module
65006	NCS007	Presenting Information	16	Module
65008	NCS015	Presenting Reports	17	Module
48217		Workplace Practicum Radiography	51	Module
65010	NCS002	Writing Skills for Work	17	Module
65013	NCS006	Writing Workplace Documents	17	Module

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VET Info Notes

OWNER: Depatment of Training

1 The subjects 48205 and 48206 contain groups of nine students.

2 The subjects 48209 and 48210 contain groups of six students.

3 The hours stated for 48205 and 48206 are minimum hours. Depending
upon the placement, some learners may have to complete longer hours to fit in
with the organisation’s hours of work.