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Course summary
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
TAFE Digital
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Self paced
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
Any time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
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Course duration Time required to complete this course.
12 months
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
That you are employed in the dental industry for at least 1 day per week to enrol in this qualification
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:
Certificate III in Dental Assisting - HLT31812 or
Certificate III in Dental Assisting - HLT35015 or
Certificate III in Dental Assisting - HLT35021 or equivalent
Before your first day of class you must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 3 across learning, reading, writing and oral communication. You must also achieve a score of 2 for Numeracy and Digital Literacy.
This helps us to determine that your skills match the demands of the course, to direct you to an alternative study option or to provide you with the appropriate support for your success. Your teacher will let you know when this must be completed.
Additional 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.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you:
Have prior experience working in the dental industry
Have a keen interest in oral health care
Are motivated to offer an advanced level of assistance in a fast-paced environment
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Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
A Working with Children Check
Vaccination and health screenings
Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
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You will need to provide evidence for the entry requirements listed above