Unit of competency Outline
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Cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
Cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT9A
HLTDT9A
State Code
C5005
C5005
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
60
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Alloys may include:
Cobalt chromium based alloys
Gold alloys
Metal/ceramic alloys
Melting/Casting techniques may include:
Flame melting
Induction melting
Arc melting
Resistance melting
Centrifugal casting
Gas pressure casting
Vacuum casting
Cobalt chromium based alloys
Gold alloys
Metal/ceramic alloys
Melting/Casting techniques may include:
Flame melting
Induction melting
Arc melting
Resistance melting
Centrifugal casting
Gas pressure casting
Vacuum casting
Critical aspects of evidence:
The framework must be suitable for the construction of a clinically acceptable removable partial denture
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Dental alloys
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Solidification
Melting and casting
Heat treatment
Surface finishing
OHS and material safety data sheets
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of a team
Planning of work
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role:
HLTDT8A Set up and wax removable partial dentures is co-requisite to this unit
The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT3A Construct registration rims
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
The framework must be suitable for the construction of a clinically acceptable removable partial denture
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Dental alloys
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Solidification
Melting and casting
Heat treatment
Surface finishing
OHS and material safety data sheets
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of a team
Planning of work
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role:
HLTDT8A Set up and wax removable partial dentures is co-requisite to this unit
The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT3A Construct registration rims
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9193 | HLTDT509B | Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework | Unit of competency |
| D8187 | HLTDT509C | Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework | 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 |