This qualification provides the knowledge and skills needed to assist a Dentist, Dental Hygienist or Dental Therapist during all dental care procedures. Delivery combines work experience and structured training to assist the dental professional competently and safely during oral health care procedures.
This qualification is offered as a traineeship to new employees in a general dental practice, as well as existing employees seeking a formal qualification.
As this course is only offered as a Traineeship, you must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course.
We offer rolling enrolments, which means that you can start at any time.
Course duration is full-time 1 year, part-time 2 years.
This qualification is delivered in the workplace.
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.
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.