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Foundation Education

HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting

Progress your skillset in dental health with a nationally recognised qualification.

The HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is perfect for individuals who have completed a Certificate III in Dental Assisting and are looking to challenge themselves and upskill what they have already learned. Graduating from this course will lead to a range of exciting career opportunities including dental assistant, dental sterilisation nurse and dental therapy assistant.

  • Are you already working at a dental practice? This course equips you with a nationally recognised qualification to take your career to the next level.
  • Ready to kickstart a career in dental health? You’ll graduate in just 12 months from commencing study, ready to enter the workforce.
  • Want a career change? Receive your qualifications through a flexible, online course that makes it easy to fit in study with your busy lifestyle.

Computer Requirements

  • Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
  • Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
  • Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
  • MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
  • Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
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Delivery mode:
Online

Average duration:
12 months

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Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have achieved:

  • HLT31812 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35015 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or
  • HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting or equivalent

Special conditions for this course

There are no mandatory workplace hours to complete this qualification. However, students must have access to a dental practice, equipment for sterilisation, imaging equipment and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate IV in Dental Assisting or a higher relevant qualification to complete their course.

To successfully complete the units’ assessment requirements, students must have access to a suitably equipped dental clinic. This includes specific equipment necessary for hands-on practice and assessment. If you are unsure whether your clinic meets the necessary requirements, please contact Foundation Education for further details and a comprehensive list of required equipment.

Outcomes

This course can help you get a job as:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,440 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,150 weekly pay
$1,440 weekly pay

This course can help you progress to:

Job Title
Average Salary
$1,440 weekly pay
$1,550 weekly pay
$2,800 weekly pay
$1,500 weekly pay

Please note that weekly pay figures are estimates only of what you could possibly earn.

Nationally Recognised Training

This is a nationally recognised course delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RTOs are strictly regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) or the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). This guarantees you will be studying a quality-assured and nationally recognised qualification.

Payment Options

Please note: This is a fee-for-service program.

Foundation Education offers flexible payment plans beginning from just $59.53* a week!

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*Payment plan total is $100 deposit + 78 weekly payments. Foundation Education uses the direct debiting services of Debitsuccess on payment plans. Payment plans will incur a $12 establishment fee, charged with the first instalment, plus a 3.63% transaction fee on each transaction. Weekly payment amount provided is already inclusive of the transaction fee.

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About this provider

We are one of the few Registered Training Organisations in Australia who endeavour to deliver flexible online training solutions designed to fit our students’ lifestyles. We provide excellence in Vocational Education and Training and have an established partnership network that drives the quality of graduates across each industry.

Foundation Education RTO 22557.

Operating since: 2012
Legal name: Foundation Education Pty Ltd
RTO code: 22557

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