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2 Years
On campus with some online (80% on campus, 20% online). Face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some training may also take place via video or Zoom.
Full time · Full time, 3.5 days per week
27 Jan 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
South Bank, Greater Brisbane, Queensland
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Communicate and work in health or community services
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, management and other industry providers.
Work with diverse people
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Provide First Aid
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Construct models
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct models from impressions of the patient's maxillary or mandibular jaws.
Construct custom impression trays
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct special trays to accurately record oral tissues.
Construct registration rims
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design and manufacture registration rims for removable prostheses.
Articulate models and transfer records
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to transfer oral records and mount models on an articulator.
Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct thermoformed bases and appliances such as mouthguards, bleaching trays and orthodontic retainers.
Construct immediate dentures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct complete and partial immediate replacement dentures and surgical templates.
Construct removable acrylic partial dentures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct removable acrylic partial dentures.
Construct cast alloy removable partial denture framework
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct burnout patterns for cast metal framework and to devest, trim, treat, finish and evaluate alloy structures.
Construct crown and bridge structures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct crown and bridge structures including inlays, veneers and substructures.
Join alloy structures
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to join dental alloys using thermal processes.
Construct ceramic and fixed restorations
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a tooth shade and construct ceramic and fixed restorations.
Construct orthodontic appliances
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct removable orthodontic appliances.
Construct oral splints
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct oral splints.
Repair and modify dentures and appliances
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to reline, rebase, repair and modify removable prostheses.
Construct complete removable acrylic dentures and appliances
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct a trial prosthesis suitable for insertion in the mouth, convert it to clinically acceptable materials and finish according to laboratory standards.
Design digital dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD)
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided design (CAD) technologies.
Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply basic infection prevention and control principles in work settings including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to risks.
Maintain work health and safety
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
Common Questions
The course fees vary depending on your eligibility: Concession fee is $29,825 (fee concessions may apply to this subsidised course for eligible students), Subsidised fee is $31,350 (government funded courses available for eligible students), Full fee is $36,475, and International fee is $44,000. Payment options include a payment plan, upfront payment, and VET Student Loans up to a $19,290 cap (note: the Australian Government charges full fee-paying students a 20 per cent loan fee in addition to tuition fees).
There are no formal vocational placement requirements for this qualification. However, TAFE Queensland encourages students to consider volunteering or completing work experience for a period of at least 30 days in a Dental Laboratory within the South East Queensland region to develop practical skills, engage with the industry, and increase future employment opportunities. Following successful completion of the first year of study and practical assessments, students can undertake Work Experience during the second year of study.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Dental Technology will get you guaranteed entry into TAFE Queensland's Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics. You'll be credited for your previous studies and will have the opportunity to study in Brisbane's state-of-the-art dental lab and denture clinic. TAFE Queensland also notes that completing a diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of their partner universities.
Students will study in a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art dental lab, which will prepare them for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry professionals. The course is delivered primarily on campus (80% on campus, 20% online), with some training taking place via video or Zoom. Students can contact their teacher via phone, email, face-to-face, or Zoom. Assessments take place both online and on-campus.
International students must meet the following requirements: English Language Proficiency of Academic IELTS 6.0 (no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent; completion of Year 12 (or equivalent), with non school-leavers required to have relevant work experience or a qualification that indicates likely success of course completion; applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study. International students under 18 years of age applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place. Some countries must apply through a TAFE Queensland registered agent.
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