Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:07 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Qualification
National Code:
HLT35015
State Code:
AYX5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0607 - Dental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
08/12/2015
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
670
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 08/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist a dentist, dental hygienist, dental prosthetist, dental therapist or oral health therapist during oral health care procedures. Their role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 250 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eleven (11)
- nine (9) core units
- two (2) elective units, consisting of:
- up to two (2) units from the list of electives below, or
- up to two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA51 HLTDEN003 Assist with administration in dental practice 35 Unit of competency
AWA52 HLTDEN002 Assist with dental radiography 45 Unit of competency
AVC29 CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services 50 Unit of competency
AVA32 HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WG738 HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety 30 Unit of competency
AWA53 HLTDEN001 Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures 300 Unit of competency
AVA31 HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment 70 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to two (2) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVA13 HLTOHC003 Apply and manage use of basic oral health products 40 Unit of competency
AUZ69 HLTSTE005 Care for reusable medical devices 30 Unit of competency
AUZ73 HLTSTE001 Clean and disinfect reusable medical devices 30 Unit of competency
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AWA50 HLTDEN004 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program 295 Unit of competency
AWA45 HLTDEN010 Implement an oral hygiene program for older people 115 Unit of competency
AVA14 HLTOHC002 Inform and support patients and groups about oral health 40 Unit of competency
AVA11 HLTOHC004 Provide or assist with oral hygiene 30 Unit of competency
AVA15 HLTOHC001 Recognise and respond to oral health issues 30 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
AUH64 BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J058 HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW7 HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09240) DENTAL ASSISTING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

(TR04540) HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES (LEVEL 3) Traineeship