Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 10:14 AM AWST
23/07/2026 10:14 AM AWST
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Set up and wax removable partial dentures
Set up and wax removable partial dentures
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT8A
HLTDT8A
State Code
C5004
C5004
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
30
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
A range of wrought or prefabricated metal components may be used.
Anterior and/or posterior teeth may be used in this procedure.
Base material options include:
Acrylic
Light cured
Flexible materials
Anterior and/or posterior teeth may be used in this procedure.
Base material options include:
Acrylic
Light cured
Flexible materials
Critical aspects of assessment:
The appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Metallurgy - soldering techniques
Wrought component fabrication techniques
Tooth morphology
Articulation and occlusion
Principles of partial denture design
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Duplication techniques
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Planning of work
Investing and packing techniques
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisite to this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT3A Construct registration rims
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
The appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Metallurgy - soldering techniques
Wrought component fabrication techniques
Tooth morphology
Articulation and occlusion
Principles of partial denture design
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Duplication techniques
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Planning of work
Investing and packing techniques
Interdependent assessment of units:
This unit may be assessed with other units making up a job role. The following units are pre-requisite to this unit:
HLTIN1A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTDT1A Construct models
HLTDT2A Construct custom impression trays
HLTDT3A Construct registration rims
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
HLTDT5A Arrange artificial teeth for complete dentures
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C9192 | HLTDT508B | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures | Unit of competency |
| D8186 | HLTDT508C | Construct removable acrylic partial dentures | 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 |