HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Learn in our new purpose built dental facilities
You'll gain a broad range of skills from assisting chairside to reception work and the management of supplies. You'll also have the opportunity for industry experience by taking part in work placements.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How Combined (Online and On Campus) | On campus
If you’ve ever thought about being a part of this essential profession then this is the perfect qualification to get you started.
As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing the surgery, assisting the dentist chairside, processing and sterilising all of the instruments and cleaning the surgery. You will also develop skills in reception work and the management of supplies.
On successful completion of your Certificate III in Dental Assisting, you will have skills and experience relevant to current industry standards, trends and practices.
North Metropolitan TAFE's Dental courses are located within our newly fitted out dental department at our conveniently located Leederville campus.
As a part of this qualification, you will have the opportunity to take part in work placements at private dental practices, other dental organisations or at the OHCWA, giving you real experience in the industry in both privately run and government facilities.
Employer-based delivery (part-time)
If you are a Dental Assistant currently working chairside in a dental surgery, you may be able to complete this course by studying part-time, attending classes one day per week and incorporating workplace assessments. You will need the support of your employer to be eligible.
For more information, see the Timetable section below.
By the end of the course you'll be able to:
- Work in general and specialised dentistry
- Conduct infection control and sterilisation of instruments
- Produce a dental chart
- Engage in dental radiography and photography
- Understand microbiology
- Implement Workplace Health and Safety
- Engage in dental practice administration and reception duties
- Fabricate dental models and trays and make mouthguards
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you need to take into account the essential skills and attributes you must demonstrate to pass the course:
- Interested in health care
- Confident, reliable with strong work ethics
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Good organisational skills and ability to perform a variety of tasks at once
- Able to work well within a team in a busy environment
- Demonstrate patience and willingness to work with a diverse range of people
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | $567.00 | $168.00 | $255.00 |
| HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography | $48.60 | $14.40 | $85.00 |
| HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice | $81.00 | $24.00 | $65.00 |
| HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment | $113.40 | $33.60 | $75.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | $567.00 | $168.00 | $255.00 |
| HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography | $48.60 | $14.40 | $85.00 |
| HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice | $81.00 | $24.00 | $65.00 |
| HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment | $113.40 | $33.60 | $75.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | $567.00 | $168.00 | $255.00 |
| HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography | $48.60 | $14.40 | $85.00 |
| HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice | $81.00 | $24.00 | $65.00 |
| HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment | $113.40 | $33.60 | $75.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $81.00 | $24.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $48.60 | $14.40 | $5.00 |
| HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | $567.00 | $168.00 | $255.00 |
| HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography | $48.60 | $14.40 | $85.00 |
| HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice | $81.00 | $24.00 | $65.00 |
| HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment | $113.40 | $33.60 | $75.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $81.00 | $24.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety | $48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$89.10 | $26.40 | $5.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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