Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 5:40 AM AWST
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Construct ceramic restorations
Construct ceramic restorations
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT13A
HLTDT13A
State Code
C4991
C4991
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/02/2003
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
10/02/2003
Nominal Hours
90
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Procedures to include crowns and bridges of the following types:
Ceramic fused to precious, semi-precious or non-precious metal/alloy
All ceramic restorations
Ceramic veneers, inlays and onlays
Castable ceramic
Ceramic fused to precious, semi-precious or non-precious metal/alloy
All ceramic restorations
Ceramic veneers, inlays and onlays
Castable ceramic
Critical aspects of assessment:
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Ceramics
Metallurgy
Colour
Science
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Oral anatomy
Tooth morphology
Cause of faults during construction
Rationale for processes and procedures
Principles of occlusion
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Carving teeth
Measurement
Accuracy
Cleanliness
Efficient use of materials
Safety
Analysis of faults
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policy and procedures
HLTDT9A Cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
HLTDT10A Construct metal, crown and bridge structures
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Ceramics
Metallurgy
Colour
Science
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Oral anatomy
Tooth morphology
Cause of faults during construction
Rationale for processes and procedures
Principles of occlusion
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Carving teeth
Measurement
Accuracy
Cleanliness
Efficient use of materials
Safety
Analysis of faults
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisites for this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policy and procedures
HLTDT9A Cast metal alloy removable partial denture framework
HLTDT10A Construct metal, crown and bridge structures
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8191 | HLTDT513C | Construct fixed restorations | Unit of competency |
| C9197 | HLTDT513B | Construct fixed restorations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C449 | HLT50502 | Diploma of Dental Technology | Qualification |
| 6858 | 51179 | Certificate IV in Dental Technology | Accredited course |