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HlT55118
CRICOS Code: 0100881
Diploma of Dental Technology
This qualification reflects the role of a dental technician responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
Educational Pathways
Pathways into the qualification |
Individuals may enter into this qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower level qualification. However individuals may have completed one or more of the following and wish to increase their knowledge further:
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Pathways from the qualification |
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress into further studies such as:
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Employment Pathways |
Graduates may find employment as a:
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. |
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. |
The HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology 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. Please refer to MITP11 Admissions Policy and Procedure for further information if required. This consists of:
Domestic Students |
Additionally, the learner is required to:
If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment then it is not required. |
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International Students |
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 OR3. 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 IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. Additionally, the learner is required to:
If the learner has done the Pre-Training Review and LLND assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required. |
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Other Conditions |
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Course Duration:
Full time: over a period of 95 weeks
- 95 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 22 weeks holiday breaks.
- Supervised Classroom sessions 20 hours per week on campus
- 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 Course Handbook below for detailed information on the breakdown of delivery/training hours for each unit.
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 |
BSBADM311 | Maintain business resources | E |
BSBCUS301 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | E |
BSBRKG403 | Set up a business or records system for a small business | E |
HLTAID011 | Provide first aid | C |
HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | C |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care | E |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | C |
HLTDET001 | Construct models | C |
HLTDET002 | Construct custom impression trays | C |
HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | C |
HLTDET003 | Construct registration rims | C |
HLTDET004 | Articulate models and transfer records | C |
HLTDET013 | Construct oral splints | C |
HLTDET012 | Construct orthodontic appliances | C |
HLTDET007 | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures | C |
HLTDET014 | Repair and modify dentures and appliances | C |
HLTDET015 | Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances | C |
HLTDET006 | Construct immediate dentures | C |
HLTDET008 | Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework | C |
HLTDET010 | Join alloy structures | C |
HLTDET009 | Construct crown and bridge structures | C |
HLTDET011 | Construct ceramic and fixed restorations | C |
HLTDET016 | Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) | C |
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:
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:
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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. |
- Questions and Answers
- Case Studies
- Project
- Practical Demonstration
- Report
Melbourne, Victoria.
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Level 4, 355 Spencer Street West Melbourne 3003 – Training sessions and Simulation Dental Technology laboratory (Primary site) |
This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.
Information concerning students, including information submitted at enrolment, will be used by Menzies Institute of Technology, or other authorised organisations for the purposes of general participant administration, communication, research, statistical analysis, state and national reporting, program monitoring and evaluation. Information provided will be held securely and disposed of securely.
Menzies Institute of Technology is committed to upholding the Australian Privacy Principles:
- We will only collect information that is necessary to providing you the service we offer.
- We will collect information in a fair and lawful way.
- You will be told of why we are collecting it and who will have access to it
- We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the information we keep regarding you is accurate.
- We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected from misuse, loss or unauthorised access or disclosure.
- You can make a request in writing to access any information we hold about you and we shall provide access, unless access will impact unreasonably on someone else’s privacy.
- If there are mistakes in the information, we hold about you, we will correct them.
- We will not request sensitive information about you. Sensitive information includes information about your health, political beliefs, religious beliefs and sexual preference.
- Our courses require a Medicare or passport number for eligibility purposes. In this case you will be asked to provide this information prior to course commencement.
- Where an employer has paid the course fee on behalf of the participant and all parties have signed the training plan, then we will report the participant progress to the employer on a regular basis.
Information collected about an individual learner or intended applicant in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the student enrolment, can be provided by Menzies Institute of Technology, the Commonwealth including the TPS or state or territory agencies, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government and designated authorities; in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. In other instances, information collected on this form or during your enrolment can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law.
Under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, Menzies Institute of Technology is required to collect personal information about any individual learner or intended applicant and to disclose that personal information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER).
Learner’s personal information (including the personal information contained in Written Agreement and Acceptance of Offer and during the course of their study), may be used or disclosed by Menzies Institute of Technology for statistical, administrative, regulatory and research purposes. Menzies Institute of Technology may disclose your personal information for these purposes to:
- Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies; and
- NCVER.
Personal information that has been disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed by NCVER for the following purposes:
- Populating authenticated VET transcripts.
- Facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
- Pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
- Understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
- Administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.
For the full Privacy Policy, please refer here
Application Steps
– Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event. – Prospective learner enquires the Institute. Prospective learners may inquire using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute. – Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the course. |
https://menzies.vic.edu.au/apply-now-main-page/
– Complete the Student Application Form (Click on Apply Now). – Provide all required documents meeting entry requirements of the course. – Submit by email to info@menzies.vic.edu.au |
– If application is accepted by Menzies, prospective student will receive the Letter of Offer. – Review Conditions outlined in the Letter of Offer and provide additional evidence/documents if required. |
* For Offshore International students as a guide
- 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.
– Online links will be provided to prospective student. – Once completed, Menzies will check and advise next steps |