Charles Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Dental Laboratory Assistants work for Dental Technicians, Dental Prosthetists and sometimes Dentists. The Dental Laboratory Assistant’s role includes a variety of duties that are focused on the fabrication of fixed and removable dental appliances. They work closely with the Dental Technician and construct some of the appliances that a Dental Technician manufactures.
A Dental Laboratory Assistant is a member of the dental team whose skills include the design and construction of dental appliances including dental models, registration rims for denture construction, impression trays, mouth guards and some other thermoformed appliances. Under the supervision of a Dental Technician, they work from a written prescription from the Dental Prosthetist, Dentist or Specialist Dentist. The Dental Laboratory Assistant translates two-dimensional design diagrams and written instructions into three-dimensional products according to accepted biological and mechanical principles.
Delivery mode
Charles Institute of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Suite 205 Level 2, 10 Help Street, Chatswood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Have completed an equivalent secondary schooling level of a School Certificate (year 10 minimum required)
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$7,500
$7,500
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting will prepare you for the following role.
Dental Lab Assistant
A Dental Lab Assistant performs a range of duties in a dental practice or specialist dental laboratory. You might assist with taking casts and impr...
About Charles Institute of Technology
Our core belief that quality education is achievable and that the most important and powerful activity an individual can do is to learn and add meaning to their lives. We were all born with a desire to learn – human beings are naturally curious. CIT captures and harnesses this curiosity to enable great performance, great people and great results.
CIT specialises in dental technology training and maintains very close professional links to the dental industry within Australia to ensure our training is at the leading edge of industry development.
CIT is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 91849) and CRICOS Provider (03287M) registered under the authority of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 and the Educational Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. CIT delivers training and conducts assessments and issues nationally recognised qualifications in accordance with the Australian Quality Framework (AQF) and the National Code now only refers to the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018. These standards and codes are outlined in further detail elsewhere in this website.
