North Metropolitan TAFE

HLT35115

Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

When you complete the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting you will be ready to start a career in the busy dental technology world, as a laboratory assistant helping dentists and dental technicians to construct, repair and adjust dental appliances.

You will gain the career enhancing knowledge and skills to work as a member of the dental laboratory team. The skills that you develop in this course you can transfer into the HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology as an apprentice in a dental laboratory.

The Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting includes supervised work skills in a simulated dental laboratory at our newly fitted out Dental department at our conveniently located Leederville campus.

Delivery mode

North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

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


Locations
  • Oxford St &, Richmond St, Leederville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unknown
WA
  • WA Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the WA 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.
Enquire with North Metropolitan TAFE to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $0 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About North Metropolitan TAFE

We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.

We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.