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HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting

  • Course Code HLT35021
  • Duration 52 weeks (40 weeks of study, 12 weeks of holidays)
  • Location Perth Campus
  • Timetable Thursday and Friday (8.45am - 5.00pm)
  • Self Directed Study 4-6 hours
  • Next Intake Date Monthly

Course Outline

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist during all health care procedures, to help maintain high standards of infection control and to assist with practice administration. Successful completion of this certificate qualifies you for employment as a Dental Assistant.

As part of your Certificate III in Dental Assisting course, you would undertake 250 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the certificate program. The training will take place in a dental setting, working alongside qualified professionals and being supervised by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, work-based training, portfolios, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

  • Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent).

    For International Students studying vocational (VET) course/s only; IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

    For International students studying English (ELICOS) and a VET course; IELTS 5.0 or equivalent and 20 weeks of ELICOS or IELTS 5.5 or equivalent and 10 weeks of ELICOS.

  • Units of Competency

    Total Number of Units: 10

    8 core units + 2 elective units

    Core Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    CHCCOM005

    		 Communicate and work in health or community services

    CHCDIV001

    		 Work with diverse people

    HLTDEN015

    		 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures

    HLTDEN016

    		 Assist with dental radiography

    HLTDEN017

    		 Assist with administration in dental practice

    HLTINF002

    		 Process reusable medical devices and equipment

    HLTINF006

    		 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control

    HLTWHS001

    		 Participate in workplace health and safety

    Elective Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    HLTCCD003

    		 Use medical terminology in health care

    HLTSTE003

    		 Sterilise loads
  • Work Based Placement

    All students of Certificate III in Dental Assisting undertake 350 hours of clinical placement, linked with a number of units of competency in the Certificate III in Dental Assisting. Students will undertake the practical components of their course in the health sector and work alongside qualified professionals. Students are supervised during these placements by WAIFS trainers and designated supervisors at the host employer.

  • Pathways/Articulation

    Successful completion of this qualification provides you with a pathway into HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting. You may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

    If you want more detailed information about this course, contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.

  • Domestic Fees

    You may be eligible for a Government subsidised training place. Therefore, your student contribution fees may be significantly lower than the below rate. Contact Us to find out more!

    Tuition Fee: $5,750.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    Uniform Fee: $200.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

    Indicative Domestic Fees – Government Funded

    Lower fees, local skills — Reduced course fees

    Through the Lower fees, local skills program, this course is from a selection of over 180 qualifications and enjoy half-price course fees capped to an annual total of $400 for unemployed and concession students and youth (ages 15—24), and $1,200 for non-concession students.

    Traineeship duration may differ.

    For more information on funded fees/traineeship enquires please email marketing@waifs.wa.edu.au

    Please refer to Jobs and Skills WA to find out more about the funding and associated delivery.
  • International Fees

    Tuition Fee: $7,750.00

    Material Fee: $500.00

    Uniform Fee: $200.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees on this document are quoted in AUS Dollars.