Diploma of Dental Technology

Diploma

The perfect qualification to get you started in the Dental Technology profession As a Dental Technician, you will be responsible for preparing work for dental surgeries and producing dental appliances such as bridges and splints.

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Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

8 semesters full-time

Course Code

HLT55118

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

About this course

The perfect qualification to get you started in the Dental Technology profession

As a Dental Technician, you will be responsible for preparing work for dental surgeries and producing dental appliances such as bridges and splints.

Our dental technology qualification provides you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.

This qualification is an apprenticeship so you will need be employed as an apprentice in a Dental Laboratory; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.

During the course you will have the opportunity to meet other apprentices when attending our newly fitted out facilities at our Leederville campus for some theory sessions.

Study locations

Leederville

What you will learn

Produce specialised dental appliances including orthodontic, crowns, bridges and splints
Conduct infection control
Implement Workplace Health and Safety
Engage in dental laboratory administration
Fabricate dental models and trays and make mouthguards

Career pathways

Dental Technician

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