Certificate III in Dental Assisting

There are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package however to achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 350 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the below unit of competency:

• HLTDEN015 Prepare for and assist with dental procedures

Residency status:

To enrol, the prospective student must either be a permanent Australian resident (or equivalent), or have the right to study in Australia other than on a student visa.

External requirements:

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid must be completed with an external provider

Parental permission:

Students under the age of 18 years require the signed consent of a parent or guardian to enrol in this qualification

Work placement:

Students must complete 350 hours of dental assisting work that involves:

• At least 300 hours in a real dental clinic workplace; and
• Up to 50 hours in a simulated dental clinic workplace environment
• Students must have access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor (see details below)

Workplace supervisor requirements:
The student must be supervised during placement by a Dental Practitioner registered with AHPRA. This supervisor must supervise the student and complete the corresponding paperwork for:

• HLTDEN015 observation checklist & record of hours
• HTDEN016 observation checklist

The student may also choose to nominate a second workplace supervisor that has a minimum of a Certificate III in Dental Assistance to supervise work placement activities for units not listed above. This is not mandatory. The Dental Practitioner may be the student’s workplace supervisor for the entire work placement.

Working With Children Check (WWCC):

Some workplaces may require a WWCC and will be advised by the employer at either placement or commencement of employment