Diploma
The Diploma of Dental Technology is a two-year hands-on course which will give you the skills to work as a dental technician.
To be eligible, students must be at least 18 years of age.
As a condition of enrolment learners must attend the learning skills centre if their LLN levels are not at the required exit levels of 3 for numeracy and literacy. In order to accommodate placement, students must provide a valid working with children's check (WWCC) and Police Check.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
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.
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.