HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting
- Course Code HLT35021
- Duration 52 weeks (47 weeks of study + 5 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 350 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.
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Pre-Enrolment Information and Entry Requirements
WAIFS’ Entry Requirements:
Please click here for Academic and English entry requirements.
Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:
International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found here. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.
Compulsory work-based training (WBT) forms part of this course. Students of this course should be physically able to undertake the requirements of WBT. Please refer to the unit details for specific requirements. As a minimum a student should be able to stand, move around and lift objects which may be heavy following work, health and safety practices.
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Units of Competency
Total Number of Units: 10
8 core units + 2 elective units
Core Units
Unit Code Unit Name Communicate and work in health or community services Work with diverse people Prepare for and assist with dental procedures Assist with dental radiography Assist with administration in dental practice Process reusable medical devices and equipment Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control Participate in workplace health and safety Elective Units
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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.
Students should note that Work-Based training is compulsory for all students of this course. A full certificate for this course cannot be obtained without successful completion of work-based training, along with all other required assessments.
Work-based training placements in industry are generally arranged by WAIFS’ work-based placement co-ordinators who have strong links with industry. Further information on work-based training can be found by reading our Work Placement FAQs available here.
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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.
For more detailed information about this course, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au.
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International Fees
Tuition Fee: $9,750.00
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.
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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.
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Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Requirements
At the successful completion of this course at WAIFS, students should be operating at the LLN levels available here. For an explanation of the levels, please refer to the ACSF Performance Indicators.
Students will need to meet the minimum LLND requirements outlined in the policy to be able to finalise enrolment in their chosen course/s at WAIFS.
Where a student applies to enrol at WAIFS and is unable to meet the minimum entrance requirements, WAIFS will liaise with the student and their education/migration agent and/or their guardian (as applicable) to recommend an appropriate alternative course/s of study (as applicable).
WAIFS policy and procedure on LLND is available for all students here.
For further information, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au