QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

National Code: HLT35021
TAFE SA Code: TP01274

Description

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.

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Duration

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12 months

Dental Workers/ Dental Assistants

Dental Workers/ Dental Assistants

Campus

Study Mode

Study Load

Scheduled

Application

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Part Time

Part Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Total Fees for the 12 month course

Subsidised

$2,520

Concession

$2,520

You may be eligible for government subsidised training.

Subsidised Training Eligibility

Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).

What is the CSPA?

Full Fee

$6,370

How to Apply

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

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Upfront Payment

Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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Payment Plan

If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Dental Assistant

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 (HLT35021)
This course covers communication, working with diverse people, dental radiography, infection prevention and control, medical devices and equipment and workplace safety. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 8 core units and 2 elective units.

Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

90%*
of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.

87%*
of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.

* 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

Course Units

Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

Core

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control	35	HABDR	HLTINF006
Assist with administration in dental practice	40	HABCG	HLTDEN017
Assist with dental radiography	35	HABCF	HLTDEN016
Communicate and work in health or community services	30	CABES	CHCCOM005
Participate in workplace health and safety	20	AAFHR	HLTWHS001
Prepare for and assist with dental procedures	350	HABCE	HLTDEN015
Process reusable medical devices and equipment	30	HAATF	HLTINF002
Work with diverse people	40	CABDM	CHCDIV001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Construct models	40	HAAST	HLTDET001
Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan	70	HABCT	HLTDEN028
Provide First Aid	18	HABCP	HLTAID011
Use business software applications	60	FACWY	BSBTEC201

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