INTERNATIONAL

Diploma of Dental Technology

CRICOS Code: 0100003
National Code: HLT55118

2026 2027

Description

Dental Technicians work in a laboratory, constructing, repairing and adjusting dental appliances, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists. You will learn how to make dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, mouthguards, sleep appliances, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.

Duration (incl. holidays)

Semester(s)

Teaching Duration

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104 weeks

80 weeks

Dental Technician

International Applications

Campus / Location

Study Mode

Contact Hours

Study Load

Commences

Scheduled

Gilles Plains

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

20 hours per week

Full Time

January

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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.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

Academic IELTS score of 6.0 Overall with minimum of 6.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or overseas equivalent .
Ability to meet the physical demands, particularly the requirements of manual handling.

Course Notes

Applicants should have an understanding of the job role of a dental technician and where they fit into the dental team.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration

Tuition Fees

Incidental Fees^*

Semester 1

AUD $11322

AUD $2300^*

Semester 2

AUD $11322

Semester 3

AUD $11323

Semester 4

AUD $11323

Fee Totals

AUD $45290

AUD $2300^*

Total Course Cost

AUD $47590

* International students will be required to purchase a laboratory/dentistry coat, dentistry kit, personal protective equipment, optional three textbooks and uniform at the approximate cost of $A2,300.

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

Employment Outcomes

Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.

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

Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55118)
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. To complete this qualification you are required to complete all 21 core units and 4 electives.

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
Articulate models and transfer records	20	HAASG	HLTDET004
Communicate and work in health or community services	30	CABES	CHCCOM005
Construct cast removable alloy partial denture framework	80	HAASL	HLTDET008
Construct ceramic and fixed restorations	120	HAASR	HLTDET011
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances	150	HAASM	HLTDET015
Construct crown and bridge structures	90	HAASN	HLTDET009
Construct custom impression trays	30	HAASP	HLTDET002
Construct immediate dentures	60	HAASS	HLTDET006
Construct models	40	HAAST	HLTDET001
Construct oral splints	30	HAASW	HLTDET013
Construct orthodontic appliances	60	HAASX	HLTDET012
Construct registration rims	30	HAASY	HLTDET003
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures	60	HAASZ	HLTDET007
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances	35	HAATA	HLTDET005
Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD)	100	HAAZR	HLTDET016
Join alloy structures	30	HAATC	HLTDET010
Maintain work health and safety	40	MAAGR	HLTWHS003
Provide First Aid	18	HABCP	HLTAID011
Repair and modify dentures and appliances	40	HAATH	HLTDET014
Work with diverse people	40	CABDM	CHCDIV001

Elective

Name	Nominal Hours	Subject Code	National Code
Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)	80	HABCD	HLTDET017
Deliver and monitor a service to customers	35	FABNY	BSBCUS301
Organise personal work priorities	30	FACWW	BSBPEF301
Use business software applications	60	FACWY	BSBTEC201

Living in Adelaide

The city created for students

You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

A student city

Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

Safe

Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

Beach Culture

Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

Live centrally

Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

Delicious!

Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

Easy to get around

Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

Festivals

Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Beautiful weather

Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.