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    Certificate III In Dental Assisting | HLT35021

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    HLT35021
    Length

    1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part Time)
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    Delivery Mode

    Workplace-based only
    Start Date

    Rolling Enrolments
    End Date

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    Certificate III in Dental Assisting | Bendigo TAFE

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    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 workplace delivery training to new employees in a general dental practice, as well as existing employees seeking a formal qualification.

    This qualification is delivered in the workplace only, you must have employment in a suitable practice before commencing the course.

    We offer rolling enrolments, which means that you can start at any time.

     

    How will I be assessed?

    • Demonstration
    • Assignment
    • Portfolio
    • Practical Assessment
    • Knowledge Test

    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; first aid.

    Course Modules

    Module Code Module Title Nominal Hours Scope
    CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services (CHCCOM005) 30 Core
    CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people (CHCDIV001) 40 Core
    HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures (HLTDEN015) 350 Core
    HLTDEN016 Assist with dental radiography (HLTDEN016) 35 Core
    HLTDEN017 Assist with administration in dental practice (HLTDEN017) 40 Core
    HLTINF002 Process reusable medical devices and equipment (HLTINF002) 30 Core
    HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control (HLTINF006) 35 Core
    HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety (HLTWHS001) 20 Core
    HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) 18 Elective
    HLTDEN028 Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan (HLTDEN028) 70 Elective
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    Campus Location Start Date(s) End Date(s) Days and Time

    Bendigo City Campus

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    Bendigo City Campus

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    Bendigo City Campus

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    Bendigo Off Campus

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    workplace based

    Bendigo Off Campus

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    workplace based

    Career Opportunities
    Qualification Details
    Career Opportunities

    Employment Opportunities

    This course may lead to employment as a Dental Assistant.

    Qualifications

    On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III In Dental Assisting (HLT35021). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

    Fees

    Training is delivered with Victorian & Commonwealth Government funding.

    Some or all of this training is provided with State or Federal Government funding. Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

    You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

     To you check your eligibility click here.

     The fees listed below relate to 2025 courses and are indicative pricing only as total costs vary depending on the units you elect to study.

     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).

    This is a Free TAFE Course!!!

    Even if you have studied a course at the same or higher level qualification, you could get your tuition for FREE!  The below pricing table applies if you do not qualify for FREE TAFE.

    *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. It's important to know that you may incur other fees, such as materials fees, and you'll need to cover these costs yourself.

     

    Tuition Fees

    Enrolment type Government Subsidised Indicative total tuition fee# Concession Indicative total tuition fee# Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee#
    Traineeship $2704.54 $540.91 $8113.63
    Standard $2704.54 $540.91 $8113.63

    Other Fees

    Enrolment Type Average course material fees Average course consumable fees
    Traineeship $161.37 $16.6
    Standard $161.37 $16.6

    #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.

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

    Student Contact Hours

    Total hours^ Indicative hours* Government Subsidised $/SCH Indigenous Concession $/SCH Full Fee Indicative total tuition fee $/SCH
    663 663 $4.08 $0.82 $12.24
    663 663 $4.08 $0.82 $12.24

    ^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 2025. 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.

    For more information about our fees structure, click here.

    Entry Requirements
    Can I Apply?
    • Applicant must be employed in a dental practice to undertake this workplace based training program
    • Language, literacy and numeracy assessment
    • Interview
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    How Will I Be Selected?

    As this course is only offered as a workplace delivery training, students must have employment in the relevant industry before commencing the course. Students will have to sit an interview and pass a Language, literacy and numeracy assessment. 

    How Do I Apply?

    Click on the 'Apply Now' button to start.  Fill in the preliminary application form and we will contact you via email or phone to progress your enrolment.

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

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