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Dental Technician Apprentices Stage 1a
Dental Technician Apprentices Stage 1a
Module
National Code
State Code
97040
97040
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/11/1999
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Nominal Hours
136
Description
To develop the manual dexterity required of a
technician.
To provide theoretical knowledge of dental fabrication.
technician.
To provide theoretical knowledge of dental fabrication.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 70%
Examination 30%
A pass in all components is required.
Internal Assessment 70%
Notebook 10% Maintenance of notebook and small classroom tests on its
contents
Projects 40% Practical activities including tests
Written Assignments 20%
Short assignments covering the following topics:
- correct dental terminology
- basic business letters
- interpersonal relations
- dental ethics
A pass in each internal assessment component is
required.
Examination 30%
One three hour theory paper.
A re-examination may be granted provided the student
has passed the internal assessment component of the
course.
Examination 30%
A pass in all components is required.
Internal Assessment 70%
Notebook 10% Maintenance of notebook and small classroom tests on its
contents
Projects 40% Practical activities including tests
Written Assignments 20%
Short assignments covering the following topics:
- correct dental terminology
- basic business letters
- interpersonal relations
- dental ethics
A pass in each internal assessment component is
required.
Examination 30%
One three hour theory paper.
A re-examination may be granted provided the student
has passed the internal assessment component of the
course.
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6851 | 50305 | Certificate III in Dental Technician | Accredited course |
| 3629 | 0533 | Trade Studies Dental Technician | Accredited course |