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Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDET017
State Code
OAA14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/03/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2018
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
19/06/2018
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies. This unit applies to dental technicians working in dental laboratories. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine restoration or appliance requirements.
  • 1.1 Access and review work order.
  • 1.2 Apply standard infection control precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials.
  • 1.3 Ensure accuracy of work order and seek additional information as required.
  • 1.4 Assess quality of digital design and seek any required adjustments.
  • 1.5 Obtain final approval of design from appropriate source.
  • 1.6 Identify and set-up computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies required to construct restoration or appliance, and ensure availability.
2. Construct restoration or appliance using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
  • 2.1 Access required computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
  • 2.2 Follow workplace policies and procedures to access and import digital files into computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software.
  • 2.3 Select and load appropriate materials for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of restoration or appliance.
  • 2.4 Manipulate and program features of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to construct restoration or appliance.
  • 2.5 Monitor construction of restoration or appliance and make any required adjustments.
3. Finalise restoration or appliance.
  • 3.1 Inspect restoration or appliance for defects and ensure restoration or appliance accurately reflects requirements of work order.
  • 3.2 Make any final adjustments to ensure integrity and accuracy of restoration or appliance.
  • 3.3 Complete required finishing to finalise restoration or appliance, as required.
  • 3.4 Finalise, disinfect and package restoration or appliance according to workplace requirements.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BDQ5 HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology Qualification