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    National code: HLT45021

    Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) at Online Campus

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    Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)

    Course information

    CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
    Dental AssistingCourse specialisation
    Self pacedSet your own pace and choose when you study.
    12 monthsTime required to complete this course.
    Anytime

    Class details

    Online Campus
    14 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
    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

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    Assessments

    Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

    • Knowledge assessments: short answer

    • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation, case studies, portfolio, logbook

    • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

    Work placement

    Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

    • There is no work placement for this qualification.

    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.

    • To be enrolled in this course offering, you need to:

      • be currently employed as a dental assistant
      • confirm that you can attend 2-3 days practical training and assessment sessions in Sydney
    Units

    Units taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 8 units of competency, including 6 core and 2 speciality units.

    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.

    • Maintain work health and safetyHLTWHS003

    • Sterilise loadsHLTSTE003

    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.

    Online Campus

    TAFE NSW is one of the largest online education providers in Australia. We offer you over 250 current and industry relevant courses across the range of modern industries.

    Campus address

    Ultimo

    No parking on grounds is available. Parking is available at local parking stations.

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    • TAFE Digital offers great support to:

    • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

    • students with a permanent or temporary disability

    • people studying with TAFE Digital who are from multicultural backgrounds

    • students who are experiencing difficulties with learning and Study Skills.

    • We also provide information to students regarding their rights and responsibilities and educational options for students living overseas.

    • There is also our Technical Help page to assist you with some common student technical issues.

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