DIPLOMA OF DENTAL TECHNOLOGY
Kickstart your career and excel in the unique industry of dental technology. Be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology as you gain the technical skills needed to construct a range of different models and orthodontic appliances.
While studying the Diploma of Dental Technology, you'll have access to a modern laboratory to undertake the practical components of your course. This lab is built to industry standards and contains all the equipment and technology you need to construct and repair different types of dental prosthetics.
You will also have the opportunity to use computer aided design (CAD) and computer assisted manufacturing (CAM) tools to train in digital dentistry, giving you the most up-to-date skills and knowledge.
Some of your units will require assessments to be undertaken in the workplace. A TAFE NSW teacher or assessor will attend Sydney Dental Hospital with you to carry out these assessments.
Before the first clinical experience in a NSW Health facility, you will need to show evidence that you:
Hold a valid Australian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Hold a valid Australian National Police Record Check
Have a signed NSW Health code of conduct form and any other forms, as required by NSW health
Undertake an occupational assessment, screening and vaccinations against infectious diseases, and can provide your health care worker/student vaccination record card
You must also complete the following mandatory online modules as required:
HLTFIN001 - Comply with infection control prevention and control policies and procedures. This unit will be taught in a dental laboratory that services NSW Health clients located at Sydney Dental Hospital.
HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid. This is a core unit of this qualification. Successful completion of this unit will require you to demonstrate your physical fitness for the purposes of performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on the floor.
A manual dexterity test: You must participate in a manual dexterity test to ensure an appropriate level of dexterity to enable you to complete complex manual tasks involved in dental technology.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
Stand-alone Diploma does not lead to Post-Study Work (PSW) rights.
Courses packaged with a degree leads to upto 3 years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Each TAFE NSW qualification has a specific academic requirements. Please check your course to make sure you are eligible to enrol.
Certificate courses
Most courses require Australian Year 10 or equivalent
Some courses require Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Diploma, Advanced Diploma Courses and TAFE NSW to University pathways
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR
(Australian Qualifications Framework) Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 qualification
Bachelor Degree courses
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR
(Australian Qualifications Framework) Certificate 4 qualification OR
Completion of at least one year full-time study or equivalent in a degree course at a Higher Education Institute
India
Year 10 in one of the following:
All India Secondary School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of 55% OR
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) with an average of 55% OR
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) with an average of 60%
Year 12 in one of the following:
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of
55% OR
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 55% OR
Higher Secondary Certificate (State Boards) with an average of
60% OR
Certificate of Vocational Education with an average of 60%
Year 12 in one of the following:
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) with an average of
65% OR
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with an average of 65% OR
Higher Secondary Certificate (State Boards) with an average of
70% OR
Certificate of Vocational Education with an average of 70%
IELTS Score [1] Equivalence Academic IELTS 5.5 • Academic PTE with an overall score of 42 • TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of 46 • STEP EIKEN Grade Pre 1 • SPM English 1119 Grade C6 • HKDSE English Language Level 3 • International GCSE English as First Language Grade C or 4 • International GCSE English as Second Language Grade B or 5 • Cambridge English: B2 First / First Certificate in English (FCE) - 162 • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 162 • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency / Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 162 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of C in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW General English Program • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of Year 12 (with a pass in English subject) or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia Academic IELTS 6. • Academic PTE with an overall score of 50 • TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of 60 • Cambridge English: B2 First / First Certificate in English (FCE) - 169 • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced / Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - 169 • Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency / Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 169 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of C in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia Academic IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in each section) • Academic PTE with an overall score of 58 and minimum score of 50 in each component • TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 79, Reading 19, listening 20, speaking 20 and writing 20 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components • TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent or higher-level studies in one or more of the following countries: UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland [4] • Completion of NSW HSC* or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia * If you have completed HSC in Australia then to meet the English requirements for Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care you need: NSW: Completion of NSW HSC with a Band 4 in English as Second Language (2 Units) VIC: Completion of VCE with a study score of 35 in English (EAL) or equivalent in other Australian states Academic IELTS 7.0 (with minimum 7.0 in each section) • Academic PTE with an overall score of 65 and minimum score of 65 in each component • TOEFL (iBT) with the following minimum scores: overall 94, Reading 24, listening 24, speaking 23 and writing 27 • Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components • English is your primary language and you have completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English, including at least two years between years 7 and 12, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland • Completion of at least five years (full-time equivalent) continuous education (secondary, vocational, tertiary) taught and assessed solely in English, in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland • Other equivalent as per AHPRA Registration Standard for Nursing and Midwifery
- Course Code: 0101056
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45460 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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