1. technology and computing
2. hardware
3. computer components
4. chips and processors

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed
to work as a Dental Technician. It covers the construction of
dentures, bridges, crowns and other dental appliances and the
repair and modification of these appliances.
Further Study Pathways
After achieving HLT50512 Diploma of Dental Technology,
students may continue their studies by enrolling in the following
course:
• HLT60412 Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Employment opportunities
The following employment opportunities are available to students
who complete this qualification:
• Dental Technician
Mode of Study
This course is delivered using a combination of delivery modes
including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Online learning
• Practical “hands on” skills development
• Industry work placement
Assessment
Assessment is both formative and summative and may include a
combination of:
• Questioning
• Reports
• Scenarios
• Case studies
• Projects
• Skills assessment
• Industry work placement
•
•
Proficiency Test. For information on student visa
assessment levels, refer to Department of Immigration
and Border Protection website (http://www.immi.gov.au).
Candidates must be aged 18 or older
Moderate level of computer literacy required
For further information, see PP02 Assessing student’s
qualifications, experience and English proficiency policy and
procedure.
Southern Cross Education Institute
HLT50512 Diploma of
Dental Technology
Additional Requirements
•
National Police Check
Duration
Full time – 104 weeks
Intake Dates
See current intake dates at http://scei.edu.au/pro/SCEI_
New_2/intake_dates.html
How to Apply
Complete an Application to Study: International form and
submit to SCEI. Form available at http://scei.edu.au/pro/
SCEI_New_2/enrol_int.html
Campus
Available
Melbourne
Adelaide
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
A student may be entitled to gain unit of competency credits
or recognition, if what they have learned at work, from other
programs, courses, from life experience or training provided
at work is relevant to the course. SCEI recognises the AQF
qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other
registered training organisations. For further information see the
RPL brochure or visit www.scei.edu.au
Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to
demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Diploma level, this
can be demonstrated via the following:
• Any of the following:
• Completion of Year 12 or the equivalent level of study
• Mature age entry > 21 years of age
• Minimum English level of IELTS 5.5. Candidates originating
from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without
the required IELTS score can undertake SCEI’s English
2015 International Course Guide
Date of issue: 08/05/2015
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Unit Name
Type
Nominal Hours
HLTDT301D
Construct models
Core
40
HLTDT303D
Construct registration rims
Core
60
HLTDT302D
HLTDT304D
HLTDT315D
HLTDT507C
HLTDT508C
HLTDT509D
HLTDT510C
HLTDT511C
HLTDT512D
HLTDT513C
HLTDT514D
HLTDT517D
HLTDT518D
HLTDT519C
HLTDT516C
HLTIN301C
HLTWHS300A
HLTAID003
BSBINM301A
BSBWOR301B
BSBWOR204A
HLTHIR501C
BSBFIA301B
BSBCUS301B
BSBADM311A
Construct custom impression trays
Core
Articulate models and transfer records
Core
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
Core
Construct immediate dentures
Core
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
Core
Construct cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
Construct crown and bridge structures
Take tooth shades
Repair and modify dentures and appliances
Core
Construct simple complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
Construct indirect composite polymer fixed restorations
Comply with infection control policies and procedures
Contribute to WHS processes
Provide First Aid
Organise workplace information
Organise personal work priorities and development
Use business technology
Maintain an effective health work environment
Maintain financial reports
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Maintain business resources
40
20
Core
Construct oral splints
40
Core
Core
Construct orthodontic appliances
60
140
Core
Construct fixed restorations
40
Core
Core
Join alloy structures
80
Core
260
20
60
60
40
40
Core
160
Core
20
Core
Core
Core
Core
Core
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Total Hours
Work Placement
60
20
18
20
Southern Cross Education Institute
Unit Code
20
20
20
20
20
20
1418
360
*Elective units have been selected by SCEI in consultation with industry experts and are a reduced list from the qualification
packaging rules specified electives list.
Contact us:
www.scei.edu.au
Melbourne Campus
155-161 Boundary Road,
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
+61 3 9602 4110
Adelaide Campus
Level 2, 14 Grote Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
+61 8 8212 8745
CRICOS provider Number: 02934D
RTO Provider Number:121952
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