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.
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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 be responsible for preparing work for dental surgeries and producing dental appliances such as bridges and splints.
Our dental technology qualification provides you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
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 for some theory sessions.
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.