This qualification provides the knowledge and skills required to assist in a dental laboratory in accordance with state/territory legislation. It covers workers who will be pouring impressions, producing custom-made trays, manufacturing occlusal registration rims, transferring oral records and articulating models for a range of prostheses as well as constructing mouthguards.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.

Occupational title for this worker is:

Core units

HLTDT301D Construct models (Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTWHS200A )

HLTDT302D Construct custom impression trays

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTWHS200A )

HLTDT303D Construct registration rims

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTWHS200A )

HLTDT304D Articulate models and transfer records

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTWHS200A )

HLTDT315D Construct thermoformed bases and appliances

(Note pre-requs: HLTIN301C , HLTWHS200A , HLTDT301D , HLTDT302D , HLTDT304D )

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries