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, distance learning and online assessment.

  • Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of Year 10 (or equivalent).

    IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent).

  • Work-based Placement

    All students of Certificate III in Dental Assisting undertake 320 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

    This course is eligible for funding and you may be eligible for a government subsidized study place.

    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.