Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:46 AM AWST
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Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT15A
HLTDT15A
State Code
C4993
C4993
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2003
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
10/02/2003
Nominal Hours
20
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Types of appliances may include:
Mouthguards
Bleach trays
Occlusal splints
Baseplates
Temporary crown stents
Retaining devices
Custom impression trays
Thermo-forming equipment used may be:
Vacuum
Pressure
Mouthguards
Bleach trays
Occlusal splints
Baseplates
Temporary crown stents
Retaining devices
Custom impression trays
Thermo-forming equipment used may be:
Vacuum
Pressure
Critical aspects of assessment:
The appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Oro-facial anatomy
Thermoforming technology
Polymer science
Tooth morphology
Principles of occlusion
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Planning of work
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policy and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT6A Wax, process and finish acrylic dentures and appliances
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
The appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Oro-facial anatomy
Thermoforming technology
Polymer science
Tooth morphology
Principles of occlusion
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Planning of work
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policy and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT6A Wax, process and finish acrylic dentures and appliances
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8184 | HLTDT315C | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | Unit of competency |
| C9190 | HLTDT315B | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C449 | HLT50502 | Diploma of Dental Technology | Qualification |
| 6858 | 51179 | Certificate IV in Dental Technology | Accredited course |