Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
HLT35115
AYY4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 22/12/2025 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 01/07/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 01/03/2023 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/04/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 08/12/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of a dental laboratory assistant responsible for pouring impressions, producing custom-made trays, manufacturing occlusal registration rims, transferring oral records, articulating models for a range of prostheses, and constructing mouthguards.
There are 0 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Eleven (11)- Ten (10) core units
- One (1) elective unit consisting of:
- One (1) unit from the electives list below, or
- One (1) unit from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - this unit must be relevant to the work outcome.
The elective chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
These units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEI66 | HLTINF006 | Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWA28 | HLTDET004 | Articulate models and transfer records | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVC29 | CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWA30 | HLTDET002 | Construct custom impression trays | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWA31 | HLTDET001 | Construct models | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWA29 | HLTDET003 | Construct registration rims | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWA27 | HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WG740 | HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| AVC09 | CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Maximum of one (1) unit may be completed from this group.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF12 | BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OCF18 | BSBOPS301 | Maintain business resources | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OCF03 | BSBPEF301 | Organise personal work priorities | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCG19 | BSBINS302 | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AVA31 | HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AVC08 | CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE05 | BSBTEC201 | Use business software applications | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBL51 | FSKDIG003 | Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks | 15 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J067 | HLT32712 | Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
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