HlT35021
CRICOS Code: 106096F
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist dental practitioners during oral health care procedures. The role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 350 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the Units of Competency.
Employment pathways:
Graduates may find employment in dental Industry as a:
*It is not, however, intended to indicate that an individual will gain immediate employment on completion of this qualification. |
Pathways from the qualification:
Students may be able to choose further pathways into Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or other related dental assisting fields. |
No occupational licencing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
This qualification does not have mandatory entry requirements at the time of publication on training.gov.au. However, the RTO requires candidates to meet its admission requirements prior to enrolling into this qualification.
RTO’s admission requirements:
Domestic Students
| o Minimum age of 18 years and above o Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher o Have physical attributes suitable for placement in the dental industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a patient in transferring themselves to and from a dental chair) Additionally, the learner is required to: o Complete the Pre-Training Review and Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required. o Provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:
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International Students
| o Minimum age of 18 years and above o Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher o Have physical attributes suitable for for placement in the dental industry that encompasses manual handling of equipment and clients (i.e. to assist a patient in transferring themselves to and from a dental chair) o English Language Requirements (meet one of the requirements outlined below) 1.
Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable (for offshore applicants) OR 2. Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or United States OR 3. Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a Certificate III or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework. OR 4. Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 countries without the required IELTS or equivalent score must undertake the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. For further information on student visa assessment levels visit Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Additionally, the learner is required to: o Complete the Pre-Training Review. If the learner has done the Pre‐Training Review and LLN assessment previously at Menzies Institute of Technology for a previous qualification in the same stream enrolment, then it is not required. o Provide prior to commencement of Work Placement allocation for the following:
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Learning and Physical Resources (students must provide) |
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Course Duration:
- 52 weeks of delivery is inclusive of 6 weeks holiday breaks.
- Classroom sessions of 20 hours per week.
- Work placement – 300 hours
Units of Competency:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core (C) Elective (E) |
| CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | C |
| CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | C |
| HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | C |
| HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | C |
| HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | C |
| HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | C |
| HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography | C |
| HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice | C |
| HLTDET005 | Construct thermoformed bases and appliances | E |
| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | E |
*Credit transfer and RPL offered: Recognition of prior learning and self-assessment.
- Written Test
- Simulated Tasks
- Project
- Work placement tasks & Observation
This qualification is delivered:
- Classroom Blended including classroom sessions, self-study, work placement, simulated workplace activities and assessment task to be completed in student’s own time outside of classroom
Delivery Location: Menzies Spencer Campus –Level 4, 355 Spencer Street, West Melbourne.
This course will only be delivered and assessed in Victoria and not offered for interstate students.
Domestic Students | International Students |
$8500 | Offshore International: $14,000 Onshore International: $11,900 |
| 11/04/2022 | 16/05/2022 | 13/06/2022 |
| 18/07/2022 | 15/08/2022 | 16/01/2023 |
| 20/02/2023 | 20/03/2023 | 17/04/2023 |
| 18/09/2023 | 16/10/2023 | 13/11/2023 |
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– Prospective learner previews information about course and the Institute. Information sources include but not limited to online, print, seminar/exhibition & marketing event. – Prospective learner makes an enquiry to the Institute. Prospective learners may make the inquiry using online methods (website, Facebook, email), by phone or walk-in to the Institute. – Discuss with Marketing and Admissions Staff about the training product. |
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Provide all information and documentation as required. The prospective learner is required to complete Pre-Training Review Form. Sit for the pre training interview to determine the suitability to the training product. Offshore students will participate to the interview via (video conferencing or teleconferencing)
Prospective leaner completes the Student Application Form and sign Privacy Notice and Student Declaration – which is the formal application endorsement.
Click on Apply Now.
Once the applicant is accepted, the Letter Of Offer will be issued.
Sign and accept the Letter of Offer (LOO) which is the final stage for the applicant to understand and agree to all terms and conditions of the LOO. Then make payment as outlined in the LOO and arrange the initial payment required to confirm enrollment.
Receive Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) Domestic COE – Confirmation of Enrolment received by student. Also information on Orientation Day is included.
*For Offshore International student only-
Apply for Student Visa – Apply for Student Visa with the COE. For more information please visit https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
Book Flights and Arrange Accommodation -Book your flights to Melbourne and arrange accommodation for the duration of your study. If airport pickup is required, confirm arrangements with the Institute.
Departure & Arrival -Ensure you have packed all necessary belongings. Ensure your airport pickup and accommodation arrangements are finalised. Bring copies of your enrolment, and accommodation arrangements.
The applicant will be sent an email to complete the mandatory Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test. (This step can be completed before or after the Orientation but must be done before the commencement of training)
Attend Orientation Session Compulsory session to receive all course and student orientation information, student registration, uniform sizing and student ID cards issuance.
Student to commence the training relevant to the selected course.