Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics

Qualification
National Code:
HLT65015
State Code:
AYZ6
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
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
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1470
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 22/12/2025 Current Approved
2.00 19/09/2018 Replaced Approved
1.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of a dental prosthetist who works as independent practitioners in the assessment, treatment, management of a person who requires provision of removable dentures; and who also provides unique flexible removable mouthguards used for sporting activities.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least of 240 hours of dental prosthetist clinical practice work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

A graduate holding an Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics approved by the Dental Board of Australia is able to apply for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
Further information on registration is available at www.dentalboard.gov.au.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)
- Eleven (11) core units
- One (1) elective unit from the electives listed below or from any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course - this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.

Elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
1. Core Units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWA32 HLTDEP008 Construct and insert an implant retained overdenture 180 Unit of competency
AWA36 HLTDEP004 Establish and record jaw relationships and select artificial teeth 180 Unit of competency
AWA35 HLTDEP005 Evaluate a removable dental prosthesis at try-in stage 160 Unit of competency
AWA38 HLTDEP002 Gather data, conduct dental prosthetic examination and develop treatment plan 160 Unit of competency
AWA40 HLTDEP001 Identify, select and prepare instruments, equipment and materials 70 Unit of competency
AWA50 HLTDEN004 Implement an individualised oral hygiene program 295 Unit of competency
AWA34 HLTDEP006 Insert and issue a completed removable dental prosthesis 90 Unit of competency
AWA33 HLTDEP007 Perform maintenance treatment for patient with removable dental prostheses 90 Unit of competency
AVA31 HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment 70 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
AWA37 HLTDEP003 Take impressions 90 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

One (1) unit may be completed from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF84 BSBHRM614 Contribute to strategic workforce planning 40 Unit of competency
ODI52 HLTDEN025 Implement an oral health promotion program 115 Unit of competency
OCE98 BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships 45 Unit of competency
OCG31 BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans 65 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OCG04 BSBINS512 Monitor business records systems 35 Unit of competency
ODI87 HLTDEN027 Take a clinical photograph 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J113 HLT60412 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

To gain entry into HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics a candidate must hold the HLT55115 Diploma of Dental Technology or the HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information