Construct oral splints

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:34 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
HLTDET013

State Code
AWA19

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
08/12/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

22/06/2016

Field of Education

060705 - Dental Technology

Original Release Date

22/06/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct oral splints.This unit applies to work in dental technology.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Construct splint

1.1 Select materials for the construction of splint in accordance with work order
1.2 Construct splint in accordance with work order
1.3 Process splint in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

2. Trim, shape and finish splint

2.1 Trim splint according to material selection
2.2 Shape splint according to work order and recheck on articulator
2.3 Evaluate the splint
2.4 Finish the splint appropriately according to type of material selected
2.5 Decontaminate the appliance in accordance with infection control guidelines
2.6 Place the splint in a suitable container for dispatch

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WD133	HLTDT517D	Construct oral splints	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZA1	HLT55115	Diploma of Dental Technology	Qualification
BDQ5	HLT55118	Diploma of Dental Technology	Qualification