Diploma of Dental Technology
A hands on qualification that combines medicine, technology and creativity to boost your career as a dental technician, responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
This qualification provides you with skills for the role of a dental technician, responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Career options include working as a Dental Technician who can be either self-employed, or work in public or private industry in a dental laboratory, on your own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
Note: This course is suitable for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
Study area
- Dental
Course ID
- National ID: HLT55118
- WA State ID: BDQ5
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The perfect qualification to get you started in the Dental Technology profession
As a Dental Technician, you will work in a dental laboratory, or within dental practices. During your day you will focus on the creation, modification, and repair of various appliances or restorations, which move, replace or repair teeth based on the prescription of Dentists, Specialist and Prosthetists.
This qualification is an apprenticeship so you will need be employed as an apprentice in a Dental Laboratory; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
During the course you will have the opportunity to meet other apprentices when attending our newly fitted out facilities at our Leederville campus.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
This qualification provides you with skills for the role of a dental technician, responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre- and post-oral and maxillofacial surgical devices, and orthodontic appliances.
Career options include working as a Dental Technician who can be either self-employed, or work in public or private industry in a dental laboratory, on your own or in groups, under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.
Note: This course is suitable for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Training options
- Apprenticeship or traineeship
- STEM
Industry area
- Health, Beauty and Fitness
Study area
- Dental
Course ID
- National ID: HLT55118
- WA State ID: BDQ5
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
The perfect qualification to get you started in the Dental Technology profession
As a Dental Technician, you will work in a dental laboratory, or within dental practices. During your day you will focus on the creation, modification, and repair of various appliances or restorations, which move, replace or repair teeth based on the prescription of Dentists, Specialist and Prosthetists.
This qualification is an apprenticeship so you will need be employed as an apprentice in a Dental Laboratory; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
During the course you will have the opportunity to meet other apprentices when attending our newly fitted out facilities at our Leederville campus.
Delivery location
The perfect qualification to get you started in the Dental Technology profession
As a Dental Technician, you will work in a dental laboratory, or within dental practices. During your day you will focus on the creation, modification, and repair of various appliances or restorations, which move, replace or repair teeth based on the prescription of Dentists, Specialist and Prosthetists.
This qualification is an apprenticeship so you will need be employed as an apprentice in a Dental Laboratory; please see the Apprenticeships section for more information.
During the course you will have the opportunity to meet other apprentices when attending our newly fitted out facilities at our Leederville campus.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Dental Technology training
In this short video you'll hear from Eva, who completed her dental technology training at Western Australia's North Metropolitan TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.
Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Free support and assistance
Your local jobs and Skills Centre can provide free information, support and assistance to help you decide on the best training options to meet your goals.
Disclaimer
The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.