Unit of competency Outline
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Construct immediate dentures
Construct immediate dentures
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT507C
HLTDT507C
State Code
D8185
D8185
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2012
Field of Education
060705 - Dental Technology
Original Release Date
27/07/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct complete and partial, immediate replacement dentures and surgical templatesAll procedures must be carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Arrange artificial teeth for try-in
- 1.1 Select the artificial teeth in accordance with prescription
- 1.2 Arrange artificial teeth in current edentulous area in accordance with prescription
2. Construct a surgical template
- 2.1 Finalise the ridge shape
- 2.2 Duplicate and pour model
- 2.3 Construct surgical template
3. Arrange artificial teeth for finish
- 3.1 Remove stone model teeth individually and prepare the ridge in accordance with prescription
- 3.2 Arrange artificial teeth in sequence as each model tooth is removed
- 3.3 Adjust existing artificial teeth if necessary when commencing removal of model teeth
- 3.4 Contour wax surfaces
4. Process immediate dentures
- 4.1 Trim and polish immediate dentures
- 4.2 Process surgical template
- 4.3 Trim and polish surgical template
- 4.4 Decontaminate the denture and template according to infection control guidelines
- 4.5 Place denture and template in a suitable container which will keep moist in accordance with infection control guidelines
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Immediate dentures may include:
Complete dentures
Partial dentures
Type of immediate denture replacement may include:
Flanged denture with bone re-contouring
Flanged denture without bone re-contouring
Socketed or open-faced denture
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Immediate dentures may include:
Complete dentures
Partial dentures
Type of immediate denture replacement may include:
Flanged denture with bone re-contouring
Flanged denture without bone re-contouring
Socketed or open-faced denture
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Method of assessment
Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
Questioning
Staff and/or client feedback
Supporting statement of supervisor
Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
Role play/simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9191 | HLTDT507B | Construct immediate dentures | Unit of competency |
| C5003 | HLTDT7A | Construct immediate dentures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA26 | HLTDET006 | Construct immediate dentures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J102 | HLT50512 | Diploma of Dental Technology | Qualification |
| D089 | HLT50507 | Diploma of Dental Technology | Qualification |