This qualification reflects the role of workers who assist dental practitioners during oral health care procedures. The role includes maintaining high standards of infection control, assisting with practice administration and supporting quality and professionalism in the dental sector. The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 350 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.
There are no current Training Package entry requirements under this qualification, however, students should note the following important information on CQUniversity entry requirements for this course:
1. Students are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment unless they have completed an equal or higher-level course.
2. On the job requirements:
You must be an existing worker or a volunteer in a dental practice in order to satisfy the assessment requirements for each of the units of competency within this qualification. You are required to be working or volunteering in a dental facility for a minimum of 12 hours per week in order to gain the skills and knowledge as outlined in each of the units of competency.
Under unit HLTDEN015 - Prepare for and assist with dental procedures, you are required to perform 350 hours of dental assisting work and have this recorded in your student logbook.
- At least 300 hours in a real dental clinic workplace.
- Up to 50 hours in a simulated dental clinic workplace environment.
With adherence to Infection Control Guidelines and in line with the current edition of The Australian Immunisation Handbook, it is a requirement that all students have surface immunity to Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Evidence must be provided in the form of a Vaccination Record with reported date of the 3 doses or age-appropriate doses and a serology result indicating blood titre level result with an antibody level of 10IU/L or greater. We recommend contacting your GP to arrange a referral for a blood test/screening.
COVID-19 vaccination for workers link to Queensland Government website
Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.
Additional information
Vocational placement is an important and vital factor in successfully completing this qualification. You must be an existing worker or a volunteer in a dental practice in order to satisfy the assessment requirements for each of the units of competency within this qualification. You are required to be working or volunteering in a dental facility for a minimum of 12 hours per week in order to gain the skills and knowledge as outlined in each of the units of competency.
Under HLTDEN015 - Prepare for and assist with dental procedures, you are required to perform 350 hours of dental assisting work and have this recorded in your student logbook.
COVID-19 vaccination for workers link to Queensland Government website
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AQF Level | Level 3: Certificate III |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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Students completing HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting can enter the workforce in the role of Dental Assistant.
Study Mode Definitions
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
1 year
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HLTWHS001 | Participate in workplace health and safety | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTINF002 | Process reusable medical devices and equipment | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTDEN015 | Prepare for and assist with dental procedures | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTDEN016 | Assist with dental radiography | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTDEN017 | Assist with administration in dental practice | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in health or community services | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
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HLTDEN028 | Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | More Information | Training.gov Details |
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1 | HLTWHS001 - Participate in workplace health and safety |
1 | HLTINF001 - Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
2 | HLTINF002 - Process reusable medical devices and equipment |
2 | HLTDEN015 - Prepare for and assist with dental procedures |
3 | HLTDEN016 - Assist with dental radiography |
3 | HLTDEN028 - Provide effective oral hygiene instruction to patients with an oral health treatment plan |
4 | HLTDEN017 - Assist with administration in dental practice |
4 | HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid |
5 | CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people |
5 | CHCCOM005 - Communicate and work in health or community services |
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Written/Electronic Assessment |
RPL |
Practical Task |
Third Party Verification |