Dental


HlT35021

CRICOS Code: 106096F

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist dental practitioners during oral health care procedures. The role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 350 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.

Employment pathways:

Graduates may find employment in dental Industry as a:

  • Dental assistant / Dental Nurse

*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification:

Students may be able to choose further pathways into Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or other related dental assisting fields.

No occupational licencing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Nil
(this qualification does not have mandatory entry requirements at the time of publication on training.gov.au)

RTO’s admission requirements:

The HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting allows direct entry into this qualification at the time of publication in training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification to ensure that they have the required skills and knowledge to successfully complete the qualification at this AQF level. This consists of:

Domestic Students

 

  • Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher
  • Have physical attributes suitable 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)

Additionally, the learner is required to:

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.
  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.

The learner must also provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:

  • Provide proof of up to date Immunisation.
  • Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
  • Provide a Working with Children Check.

International Students

 

  • Minimum age of 18 years and above
  • 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)
  • English Language Requirements.

1.

IELTS (General or Academic) overallPTE AcademicTOEFL Cambridge C1 Advanced TestOccupational English Test
(OET)
ELICOS (General English or equivalent)
6.0 each band50 each component12
(Listening),
13
(Reading),
21 (Writing),
18
(Speaking)
169 each componentB each componentUpper Intermediate level completion

Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants)
OR
2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States
OR
3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
OR
4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Additionally, the learner is required to:
Onshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience.

Offshore International Students

  • Complete the Pre-Training Review which aims to identify training needs through questions on previous education or training, relevance of the courses to learner and relevant experience. This will be conducted either via video call (e.g. Skype) or phone call to the prospective learner.

If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required.

The learner must also provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:

  • Provide proof of up to date Immunisation.
  • Provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance / Australian Federal Police Clearance Certificate (AFP) / NCC.
  • Provide a Working with Children Check.
Other Conditions
  • Complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test prior to the commencement of the course
  • Students required to invest approximately 4 hours a week of self-directed learning to complete self-study and assessments during the training weeks and does not include term breaks and work placement period.

Course Duration:

Full time: over a period of 36 weeks

  • 36 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 8 weeks of Work Place Professional Experience Placement and 4 weeks of holiday breaks.
  • Supervised Classroom Sessions of 20 hours per week on campus.
  • 350 hours of dental assisting work that involves:
    – 300 hours in a real dental clinic workplace as Work Place Professional Experience Placement (37.5 hours per week for 8 weeks)
    – 50 hours in a simulated dental clinic workplace environment at the Menzies Campus (allocated during the delivery weeks)
  • Additional Training Support hours including any learning assistance provided to students after the classroom sessions or on additional request by learners outside of supervised classroom session hours either via face-to-face or phone, skype or email to support learners to undertake their individual self-learning activities and assessments outside of classroom hours.
  • Completion of Individual Learning and Reflection/Self-Paced learning hours are not monitored by the Trainers/Assessors and form part of “unsupervised hours”. Trainers will ask students questions related to their Individual Learning after each week’s class session to ensure and verify that students have gained the knowledge related to the quizzes.

Note: No classes on public holidays. If any class days fall on a public holiday then the session with be allocated to another day in that week so that the amount of training supervised hours are consistent regardless of public holiday.

Refer to the Delivery Structure and Delivery Hours table below for the breakdown of delivery hours

Units of Competency:

Consistent with the qualification packaging rules, the units listed below are delivered for this qualification. The choices of elective units are based on conversations with employers and/or industry consultants regarding skills gaps or areas of increased pressure on service delivery.

Unit CodeUnit TitleCore (C)  Elective (E)
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community servicesC
CHCDIV001Work with diverse peopleC
HLTINF006Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlC
HLTINF002Process reusable medical devices and equipmentC
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safetyC
HLTDEN015Prepare for and assist with dental proceduresC
HLTDEN016Assist with dental radiographyC
HLTDEN017Assist with administration in dental practiceC
HLTDET005Construct thermoformed bases and appliancesE
HLTAID011Provide First AidE

No prerequisite and/or corequisite units in this qualification.

Credit Transfer (CT), recognition of prior learning (RPL), professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience. Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the Menzies Institute of Technology.  

Please refer to MITP15 RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure for further details. 

Demonstration of Competence through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

Your existing skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a recognised qualification, through an assessment process called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).  

The process could suit you if you have: 

  • paid or unpaid work experience 
  • prior formal training 
  • skills and knowledge gained on the job 
  • community work experience 
  • short course and work-based learning 
  • trade skills 
  • other life experience. 

 

Evidence you might need to supply 

Your RPL assessor will discuss with you the most appropriate evidence you can provide to support your application, this may include: 

  • work appraisals 
  • job descriptions 
  • photos or actual work samples 
  • relevant formal qualifications 
  • resume and references 
  • in-house training certificates 
  • eye witness testimonies 
  • observation at your workplace or a simulated workplace 
  • informal RPL interviews. 
Credit Transfers (CT)  

Credit Transfer is a process of recognising your previous formal studies that are equivalent to one or more units that form part of the qualification you are enrolling in. You will need to provide verified copies of Statements of Attainments or formal academic transcripts that list the units for which you are seeking Credit Transfer. We will confirm the equivalence and you will not need to repeat those units in your current study. 

  • Written Test
  • Simulated Tasks
  • Project
  • Work placement tasks & Observation

Melbourne, Victoria.

Location
Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions and Simulation Dental Clinic practical laboratory (Primary site)

This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.

Domestic Students

International Students

$7,000

Offshore International: $11,800

Onshore International: $9,250

Please click here for more details on course fee

Monthly Intakes available, please check with Menzies for next available intake date

– Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event.

– Prospective learner makes an enquiry to the Institute. Prospective learners may make the inquiry using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute.

– Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the training product.



Provide all information and documentation as required. The prospective learner is required to complete Pre-Training Review Form. Sit for the pre training interview to determine the suitability to the training product. Offshore students will participate to the interview via (video conferencing or teleconferencing)  

Prospective leaner completes the Student Application Form and sign Privacy Notice and Student Declaration – which is the formal application endorsement.

Click on Apply Now.

Once the applicant is accepted, the Letter Of Offer will be issued.

Sign and accept the Letter of Offer (LOO) which is the final stage for the applicant to understand and agree to all terms and conditions of the LOO. Then make payment as outlined in the LOO and arrange the initial payment required to confirm enrollment.

Receive Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) Domestic COE – Confirmation of Enrolment received by student. Also information on Orientation Day is included.

*For Offshore International student only-
 Apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
 Book Flights and Arrange Accommodation -Book your flights to Melbourne and arrange accommodation for the duration of your study. If airport pickup is required, confirm arrangements with the Institute.
 Departure & Arrival -Ensure you have packed all necessary belongings. Ensure your airport pickup and accommodation arrangements are finalised. Bring copies of your enrolment, and accommodation arrangements.

The applicant will be sent an email to complete the mandatory Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. (This step can be completed before or after the Orientation but must be done before the commencement of training)

Attend Orientation Session Compulsory session to receive all course and student orientation information, student registration, uniform sizing and student ID cards issuance.

Student to commence the training relevant to the selected course.

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