Certificate IV In Dental Assisting

Course Code

HLT45015

Department

Health CoE

Study Area(s)

JobTrainer, Free TAFE, Dental

Campus

MOONEE PONDS

Course Length

Full-time(1 year)
Part-time(2 years)

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Start Date(s):	Rolling Enrolment. Enrol at any time
End Date(s):	Rolling Enrolment
Days and Time:	DURATION 1 - 2 years (full-time or part-time traineeship)

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Course Overview

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we have adapted our course delivery to now encompass a combination of remote and flexible delivery methods. This includes easy to navigate online tutorials, video conferencing (classroom simulation) as well as face-to-face practical assessments and work placements – where safe and practical to implement. Therefore, you will require access to the internet and a computer to undertake this course.

Our flexible model allows you to continue to study in a safe, guided and fully supported manner with continued access to all learning, personal and wellbeing supports.

You will be advised by your facilitator on a case by case basis in relation to practical and work placement assessments, as some flexibility will be required during this challenging time.

This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide an advanced level of chair-side assistance to a Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Prosthetist, Dental Therapist or Oral Health Therapist, which contributes to the quality of oral health care.

Additional specialised training and skills will be gained by successfully completing one of the elective specialisation.

Completion of the Radiography specialisation will enable the dental assistant to apply to the Department of Health (Victoria) for a licence to take both intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs under request from a licensed Dental Practitioner

Completion of the Oral Health Promotion specialisation will enable the dental assistant to provide a higher level of oral health instruction and guidance to patients, oral health promotion and implement an oral hygiene program

Delivery combines work experience and flexible training to competently and safely assist the dental professional during oral health care procedures.

Course duration is full-time 1 year, part-time 2 years.

Free TAFE and JobTrainer

You may be entitled to free tuition fees for this course if you meet the eligibility criteria for the State Government’s FREE TAFE for Priority Courses initiative. If you are aged 17-24 or looking for work, you may be eligible for 80% discount on the tuition fee through JobTrainer. Job Trainer is only available till June 2021. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as student services fees or materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself. To find out more, call 13 TAFE (13 8233).

Normally a Skills First student is only entitled to one Free TAFE fee waiver. However, you may be able to enrol even if you have previously used your Free TAFE entitlement in a second Free TAFE course under JobTrainer. You may be able to get an exemption if you don’t meet the upskilling requirement.

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Elective

Module Code	Module Title	Nominal Hours
CHCCOM005	Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005)	30
CHCDIV001	Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001)	40
HLTAID003	Provide First Aid (HLTAID003)	18
HLTDEN001	Prepare for and assist with oral health care procedures (HLTDEN001)	300
HLTDEN002	Assist with dental radiography (HLTDEN002)	50
HLTDEN003	Assist with administration in dental practice (HLTDEN003)	40
HLTDEN004	Implement an individualised oral hygiene program (HLTDEN004)	330
HLTDEN007	Apply the principles of radiation biology and protection in dental practice (HLTDEN007)	120
HLTDEN008	Prepare to expose a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN008)	90
HLTDEN009	Produce a prescribed dental radiographic image (HLTDEN009)	130
HLTDEN010	Implement an oral hygiene program for older people (HLTDEN010)	130
HLTDEN011	Implement an oral health promotion program (HLTDEN011)	130
HLTINF001	Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF001)	25
HLTINF002	Process reusable medical devices and equipment (HLTINF002)	30
HLTINF003	Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures (HLTINF003)	60
HLTOHC004	Provide or assist with oral hygiene (HLTOHC004)	50
HLTWHS003	Maintain Work Health And Safety (HLTWHS003)	40

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include, demonstration, written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.

What will I study?

Areas of study include: assisting with oral health care procedures and dental radiography; communication and administration in the dental practice; workplace health & safety and infection control.

For course information, please call 13 TAFE (13 8233) or fill our enquiry form.

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This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

Students eligible for Free TAFE receive the tuition rate free. Students eligible for JobTrainer pay 20% of the tuition. Materials, consumables and student services fees are payable by all students and do not receive a JobTrainer discount, however concession rates for student services fees are available for concession card holders, apprentices, trainees and 100% off campus delivery courses.

The fees listed below relate to 2021 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

Concessions for Diploma and Advanced Diploma course categories are only available to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

Payment plans are available. Click here to find out more.
Course availability is subject to enrolment numbers.

Your total course fee will typically include your tuition fee (table 1), any applicable consumables and/or material fees (table 2) and non-tuition fees such as student support fees (table 3).

Table 1

Enrolment type

Government Subsidised
Indicative total tuition fee#

Concession
Indicative total tuition fee#
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Full Fee
Indicative total tuition fee#

Non-Apprentice

$6174.05

$1234.81

$11266.05

Apprentice/Trainee

$6174.05

$1234.81

$11266.05

Table 2

Average course
material fees^*

$703.00

Average course
consumable fees^*

$35.00

Scholarships Payment Plans

# The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
^* Materials/Consumables fees may vary for each individual based on the units they are studying.
Average tuition fees are based on the typical number of student contact hours undertaken by a student to complete this course. Average fees displayed are purely indicative and may not be your actual fee. Fees vary based on the number/hours of electives chosen by the student.

Click here to view maximum tuition fees. We strongly urge you to contact us for a more exact calculation of your fees. Additional fees may apply such as the Student Support Fee.

2021 Student Services Fee (Table 3)

	Type of cohort:
	Eligible full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Non eligible/FFS full fee paying student (more than 125 SC hours)	Special cohort classes: Concession card holders Apprentices Trainees Work based students (100% off campus delivery) Full online delivery (100% off campus delivery)	Any students studying less than 125 hours in the full year
Domestic student services fees for 2021:	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$0.40 per student contact hour. $60 min total to $200 max total	$60 fixed fee	None

Exemptions

The following fee categories are exempt from the SSF -
ASH: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Concession
ASZ: Asylum Seeker Or Victim Of Human Trafficking Non-concession
X: Community-based Orders/Judy Lazarus Transition Centre
OZ: International Student
M: Prisoner
YTC: Young People Transitioning From Care – Concession
YTN: Young People Transitioning From Care - No Concession
Short courses

student contact hours

Total hours^	Indicative hours*	Government Subsidised $/SCH	Indigenous Concession $/SCH	Full fee $/SCH
1273	1273	$4.85	$0.97	$8.85

^This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the total duration of the course. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student.

*This is based on the maximum number of student contact hours for the calendar year of 2021. Hours may vary depending on electives chosen by the student. If you have to undertake training as part of Skills Recognition, your tuition fees are charged according to the applicable rate per Student Contact Hour depending on your eligibility for government subsidised, concession or full fees.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

Can I apply?

Applicants must be currently employed at a dental practice

Have a valid First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 Provide first aid

All applicants must be a minimum age of 18 years old

Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and meet the minimum ACSF level

Where and how can I study?

You will study off campus at your place of employment. Trainers will visit you in your workplace during the program.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment as a Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, Oral Health Specialist.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

Dental assistants perform many tasks, assisting practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector.

Specialist skills and knowledge in the area of oral health promotion or dental radiography will be obtained as well as strong foundational skills in maintaining high standards of infection control, preparing for health care procedures and processing reusable medical devices and equipment.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (HLT45015). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

You can further your study with a Diploma of Dental Technology (HLT55115) - not offered at Kangan Institute.

How do I apply?

To apply for this course you must fill in a direct application form which can be obtained from the institute by calling the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course may also have a mid-year intake.

How will I be selected for this course?

Applicants must be currently employed at a dental practice

Have a valid First Aid Certificate - HLTAID003 Provide first aid

All applicants must be a minimum age of 18 years old

Undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment and meet the minimum ACSF level