Unit of competency Outline
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Construct metal, crown and bridge structures
Construct metal, crown and bridge structures
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDT10A
HLTDT10A
State Code
C4988
C4988
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
80
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Construction of crown and bridge structures includes:
A range of designs
Anterior and posterior teeth
Metal inlays, crowns and bridges
Ceramic fused to metal sub structures
A range of designs
Anterior and posterior teeth
Metal inlays, crowns and bridges
Ceramic fused to metal sub structures
Critical aspects of assessment:
Appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Casting techniques
Spruing techniques
Tooth morphology
Articulation and occlusion
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Soldering techniques
Wax and plastic pattern techniques
Investing techniques
OHS
Finishing techniques
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of a team
Planning of work
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
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
Resource implications:
This unit should be assessed by direct observation at work or through simulation. A simulated environment must contain all necessary equipment.
Appliance produced must be suitable for insertion in the mouth
All work complies with relevant legislative requirements
Underpinning knowledge:
Casting techniques
Spruing techniques
Tooth morphology
Articulation and occlusion
Relevant material science for carrying out procedures
Soldering techniques
Wax and plastic pattern techniques
Investing techniques
OHS
Finishing techniques
Current NHMRC infection control guidelines
Underpinning skills:
Manual dexterity
Ability to work as part of a team
Planning of work
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
HLTDT4A Articulate models and transfer records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8188 | HLTDT510C | Construct crown and bridge structures | Unit of competency |
| C9194 | HLTDT510B | Construct crown and bridge structures | 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 |