Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Overview
Course Structure
Units of Competency:
Unit Code Unit Title Core (C) Elective (E)
CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services C
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people C
HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures C
HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment C
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety C
HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures C
HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography C
HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice C
HLTDET005 Construct thermoformed bases and appliances E
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid E
*Credit transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and self-assessment.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Minimum age of 18 years and above |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher Have physical attributes suitable for for placement in the dental industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a patient in transferring themselves to and from a dental chair) |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below) IELTS (General or Academic) overall PTE Academic TOEFL PB TOEFL IBT CAE Scale ELICOS (General English) 5.5 46 506 62 162 n/a 5.0 38 478 51 154 + 15 weeks 4.5 30 450 40 146 + 30 weeks Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) |
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in dental Industry as a:
Dental assistant
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.