Unit of competency Outline
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Repair and modify dentures and appliances
Repair and modify dentures and appliances
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT18A
HLTDT18A
State Code
C4996
C4996
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
Repairs, modifications and additions may include:
Impressions
Repairs, modifications, relines and re-bases may be:
In a range of materials
Repairs or modifications may include:
Prefabricated or wrought components
Relining may include:
Resilient materials
Impressions
Repairs, modifications, relines and re-bases may be:
In a range of materials
Repairs or modifications may include:
Prefabricated or wrought components
Relining may include:
Resilient materials
Critical aspects of assessment:
The appliance produced must be suitable for use in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Denture base materials
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Soft lining techniques
Metallurgy
Wrought component fabrication techniques
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
HLTDT1AConstruct models
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
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 use in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Denture base materials
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Soft lining techniques
Metallurgy
Wrought component fabrication techniques
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
HLTDT1AConstruct models
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8195 | HLTDT518C | Repair and modify dentures and appliances | Unit of competency |
| C9201 | HLTDT518B | Repair and modify dentures 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 |