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Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
Dental AssistingCourse specialisation
Schedule
Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
Duration
1 year 6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
Anytime
Class details
Location
Class time
14 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
10 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
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Course fees
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Proposed timetable
What time classes run
An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course. Your plan will outline the recommended study timetable and detail your units and assessments.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice questions, true and false questions and short answer questions
Skill assessment: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation both in simulation and in the workplace
Submission of a logbook
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
During your course you will undertake a mandatory 350 hours of work placement with a suitable industry employer.
To ensure you have the practical skills and confidence to undertake this work placement, up to 50 hours of skills practice in a simulated environment can be counted towards work hours work placement.
Depending on your mode of study, TAFE NSW will arrange your work placement for you or support you to find one.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
There are no materials needed for this qualification.
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Dental Assisting qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 10 Units of competency, including 8 core and 2 speciality units.
Core units - 8
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and controlHLTINF006
Assist with administration in dental practiceHLTDEN017
Assist with dental radiographyHLTDEN016
Prepare for and assist with dental proceduresHLTDEN015
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
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