Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 8:09 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting

Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting

Qualification
National Code:
HLT32712
State Code:
J067
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0607 - Dental Studies
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
27/07/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
236
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

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:
Dental laboratory assistant

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Nine (9) units of competency are required for award of this qualification including:
- nine (9) core units
1. Core Units

All nine (9) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
WD460 HLTDT304D Articulate models and transfer records 20 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C Communicate and work effectively in health 40 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD123 HLTDT302D Construct custom impression trays 28 Unit of competency
WD122 HLTDT301D Construct models 30 Unit of competency
WD459 HLTDT303D Construct registration rims 28 Unit of competency
WD125 HLTDT315D Construct thermoformed bases and appliances 20 Unit of competency
WD311 HLTWHS200A Participate in WHS processes 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D050 HLT32707 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AYY4 HLT35115 Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information