Chisholm Institute

HLT35021

Certificate III in Dental Assisting

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The qualification provides you with all the knowledge and skills needed to assist a dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist, dental prosthetists, or oral health therapists during all health care procedures. This course follows a flipped classroom methodology, where students are exposed to learning content online via Moodle, prior to on campus tutorial to consolidate key concepts.

Students attend face to face classes on campus 3 days a week, and is considered a Full Time study load. The classes are a mix of theoretical learning and practical application of skills that they will use in workplace situations once graduated. Classroom learning is supported by online content which the student access via Moodle, with an expectation that this is completed every week before commencement of Lab based activities.??The assessment of several units is undertaken in Chisholm’s Dental lab which is set up to mimic a dental surgery environment.

Delivery mode

Chisholm Institute offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Fletcher Road, Frankston

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, Please note: Students need a valid Working with Children Check (volunteer), a clear national police check and immunisations to undertake practical placement., Students will be unable to successfully complete the course without completing placement.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $10,463 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
VIC
  • VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Enquire with a course provider to check your eligibility.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$10,463
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$10,463
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Chisholm Institute to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 9 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $10,463 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Dental Assisting will prepare you for the following roles.

Dental Assistant

Dental assistants receive patients into the surgery, then help them relax and prepare for treatment by a qualified dentist. During treatments you’l...

Avg yearly income $60,476
Entry barriers Low

Dental Nurse

A Dental Nurse assists dentists as they provide oral health treatment to patients. You might get patients ready for their treatment and work alongs...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Treatment Coordinator

A Treatment Coordinator prepares treatment plans and costs for dental procedures. You’ll work closely with dental professionals and spend time disc...

Avg yearly income $91,000
Entry barriers Low

About Chisholm Institute

We are one of Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, prominently placed across Melbourne’s south east manufacturing heartland and residential growth corridors.

We pride ourselves on our record of providing quality education and training that leads to real career outcomes. Our long-term success means you can trust that you’ll learn job ready skills, and earn a respected qualification.

We are a government-owned TAFE that offers over 250 certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, bachelor and graduate certificate courses, with each course carefully structured to ensure that all of our graduates finish with the skills needed to further their career aspirations. We are a safe investment in your future.