Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:58 PM AWST
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Construct immediate dentures
Construct immediate dentures
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT7A
HLTDT7A
State Code
C5003
C5003
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
Dentures can be:
Complete
Partial
Complete
Partial
Critical aspects of assessment:
This unit is to be assessed over the full range of processes on a number of occasions
Construction must comply with records/specifications supplied
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Range of articulators
Range of artificial tooth moulds
Articulation and occlusion
Moulds and shades of teeth
Anatomy (neck and face)
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Denture fabrication procedures
Safe work practices relating to OHS or OHS 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 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.
This unit is to be assessed over the full range of processes on a number of occasions
Construction must comply with records/specifications supplied
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Range of articulators
Range of artificial tooth moulds
Articulation and occlusion
Moulds and shades of teeth
Anatomy (neck and face)
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Denture fabrication procedures
Safe work practices relating to OHS or OHS 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9191 | HLTDT507B | Construct immediate dentures | Unit of competency |
| D8185 | HLTDT507C | Construct immediate dentures | 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 |