Overview
The Diploma of Dental Technology is a two-year hands-on course which will give you the skills to work as a dental technician.
Career opportunities, include:
- construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures
- pre and post oral and maxillofacial surgical devices
- orthodontic appliances
Pathways to further study:
- HLT65015 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics (Dental Technician with clinical training).
Studying the Diploma of Dental Technology at Holmesglen
To maximise your employment opportunities, you will complete specialised training in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) and learn about computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) processes. You will learn to design, manufacture, modify and repair prostheses and appliances, such as dentures, mouth guards, bridges and crowns.
Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists, or dental specialists. You will be trained in our purpose-built facilities, which have been designed to simulate the workplace environment.
Our teaching staff are all qualified dental technicians or dental prosthetists. Each student has their own workstation where they are able to use highly technical equipment to create dental appliances. Safety is always of paramount importance in the laboratory.
The course also includes important skills such as communication, first aid, infection control, work, health and safety processes (WHS), and business management skills, which are particularly important if you plan to go into private practice.
Course structure
Timetable:
Students attend 3 days per week. Typically 9am - 4.30pm
Units
View units
| Unit code |
Name |
| HLTDET001 |
Construct models |
| HLTINF001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS003 |
Maintain work health and safety |
| HLTDET006 |
Construct immediate dentures |
| HLTDET007 |
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures |
| HLTDET008 |
Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework |
| HLTDET009 |
Construct crown and bridge structures |
| HLTDET011 |
Construct ceramic and fixed restorations |
| HLTDET012 |
Construct orthodontic appliances |
| BSBCUS301 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| CHCCOM005 |
Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
| HLTDET014 |
Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET010 |
Join alloy structures |
| BSBADM311 |
Maintain business resources |
| HLTDET002 |
Construct custom impression trays |
| HLTDET003 |
Construct registration rims |
| HLTDET004 |
Articulate models and transfer records |
| HLTDET013 |
Construct oral splints |
| HLTDET015 |
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET005 |
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
| HLTDET016 |
Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) |
| HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
| MEM30031A |
Operate Computer-aided Design (CAD) System To Produce Basic Drawing Elements |
| HLTDET017 |
Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| HLTDET001 | Construct models |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
| HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
| HLTDET006 | Construct immediate dentures |
| HLTDET007 | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures |
| HLTDET008 | Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework |
| HLTDET009 | Construct crown and bridge structures |
| HLTDET011 | Construct ceramic and fixed restorations |
| HLTDET012 | Construct orthodontic appliances |
| BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
| HLTDET014 | Repair and modify dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET010 | Join alloy structures |
| BSBADM311 | Maintain business resources |
| HLTDET002 | Construct custom impression trays |
| HLTDET003 | Construct registration rims |
| HLTDET004 | Articulate models and transfer records |
| HLTDET013 | Construct oral splints |
| HLTDET015 | Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
| HLTDET016 | Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid |
| MEM30031A | Operate Computer-aided Design (CAD) System To Produce Basic Drawing Elements |
| HLTDET017 | Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 level studies or the overseas equivalent, with passes in all subjects.
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (Academic).
Recommended: Good passes (i.e 'credit' level or higher) in Science and a subject that requires manual dexterity skills such as Art, Woodwork, Metalwork or equivalent.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the Diploma of Dental Technology HLT55118.
How to apply
Apply via agent
Holmesglen recommends international students apply through one of our accredited student recruitment agents. This will assist you in the preparation of all application documents and ensure that you are well counselled on the Australian Government's Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements for International students. Further information of the GTE requirements is available at: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
To find out more, visit How to Apply for International Students.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact our International Centre:
T: 03 9564 1703
E: intl@holmesglen.edu.au
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees |
Cost (AUD) |
|
| Course fee | $20,500 | per annum |
| Non-Tuition fees |
|
|
| Mandatory materials fee (GST inc) | $0 | per course |
| Mandatory activities fee (GST inc) | $0 | per course |
| ** Additional course costs | $1,140 | per course |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Holmesglen reviews its tuition fees and charges annually. You will be required to pay the current fee that applies from the beginning of the next study period.
An additional administration fee may apply where the application is submitted directly to Holmesglen and not through a Holmesglen-approved education agent.
View detailed information on fees, payments and refunds here
Tuition Fee Protection Service
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study for which tuition fees are paid. Read more about the TPS here