HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
Train in our new simulated dental laboratory
This course will prepare you to work as a laboratory assistant. You'll gain the skills to assist dentists and dental technicians to construct, repair and adjust dental appliances.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How On campus
Does a career in the Dental Technology Industry make you smile?
When you complete the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting you will be ready to start a career in the busy dental technology world, as a laboratory assistant helping dentists and dental technicians to construct, repair and adjust dental appliances.
You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and skills to work as a member of the dental laboratory team. With the skills that you develop in this course you can transfer into the HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology as an apprentice in a dental laboratory.
The Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting includes supervised work skills in a simulated dental laboratory at our newly fitted out Dental department at our conveniently located Leederville campus.
By the end of this course you'll be able to:
- Conduct infection control
- Fabricate dental models, trays, registration rims, articulate and make mouthguards
- Engage in dental laboratory administration
- Implement Workplace Health and Safety
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, the ideal candidate would have the following attributes:
- A desire for unsurpassed quality, consistency and great attention to detail
- Good hand-eye coordination - the ability to see and work with intricate (small) details and materials
- Manual dexterity - the ability to use your hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small precise movements
- Able to relate easily to a broad range of people
- Able to work autonomously and in a team environment
- Well organised with strong time management skills
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $45.00 |
| HLTDET001 Construct models | $0.00 | $45.00 |
| HLTDET002 Construct custom impression trays | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| HLTDET003 Construct registration rims | $0.00 | $60.00 |
| HLTDET004 Articulate models and transfer records | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| HLTDET005 Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | $0.00 | $60.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*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 | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people | $0.00 | $5.00 |
| HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | $0.00 | $45.00 |
| HLTDET001 Construct models | $0.00 | $45.00 |
| HLTDET002 Construct custom impression trays | $0.00 | $115.00 |
| HLTDET003 Construct registration rims | $0.00 | $60.00 |
| HLTDET004 Articulate models and transfer records | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| HLTDET005 Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | $0.00 | $60.00 |
| HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $5.00 |
*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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