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Certificate III in Dental Assisting

DurationUp to 9 months Full Time or Part Time equivalent
National CodeHLT31807
TAFE SA CodeXRF
Course TypeTraining Package Qualification
Course UnitsView Units
Example Career ProfileDental Workers/ Dental AssistantsDental Workers/ Dental Assistants
FacultiesDental Studies Centre
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Campus Locations for Course Delivery

Competitive ApplicationsCompetitive ApplicationsHelp…

 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusFTDay Only
Gilles Plains Closed Check StatusOn CampusPTDay Only

Course Admission Requirements (for Competitive Applications)

any one of

Selection Criteria

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Selection criteria is only used when there are more applicants for the course than places available. Applicants will be ranked in the following order:

  1. Previous VET or Higher Education qualification (640010, 640307)
  2. SACE results (640010, 640307)
  3. TABS results (640010, 640307)

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 Campus SATAC
Code 		Application Study Mode Study Load
Full / Part Time		 Scheduled
 Gilles Plains Closed Check Status Workplace PT 
  • TAFE SA can recognise the skills (RPL) you already have. If you are not able to take time off work to study, TAFE SA will provide any additional training to you while you are on the job, and at your workplace/worksite.
  • The duration of a workplace course is determined by the study plan.
  • Read more about training in the workplace for existing workers.

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must be working in a related industry and provide evidence of this when you enrol.

How to Apply

Award Courses

Note: You must be an Australian Resident to apply for this course. For International Students please visit International Courses.

Employment Outcomes

This course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide chairside assistance for dental practitioners and other administrative reception duties that are normally carried out in a dental practice.

Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Certificate III in Dental Assisting
8 core units: Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures; Assist with dental radiography; Assist with administration in dental practice; Apply first aid; Communicate and work effectively in health; Comply with infection control policies and procedures; Process reusable instruments and equipment in health work; Participate in OHS processes.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency within this Qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment.

Fees

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please answer the following questions:

This course is funded through the Government of South Australia's Skills for All initiative. To find out if you may be eligible for this funding please visit the TAFE SA website.

There may be incidental fees for additional expenses to those required to complete the course. For example for equipment, transport or accommodation.

To help with the payment of your fees, you may be able to pay your fees by instalments. To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/fbi

You may also be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a current:

  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans Affairs Card

or if you are a prisoner in a South Australian correctional institution.

To find out more please visit: www.tafesa.edu.au/concession

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