Dental Technician (NSW/ACT)
Education and Training:
To become a dental technician you usually have to complete a diploma in dental technology. Entry to the diploma course below usually requires you to gain your HSC/ACT Year 12. Applicants must also have employment in a dental laboratory for technical work training, which will commence prior to enrolment. As requirements may vary, you should contact the institution for full details.
In the ACT, you can also become a dental technician through a traineeship in Dental Technology. Entry requirements may vary, but employers generally require Year 10. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.
Diploma Courses:
Sydney Institute of TAFE - Randwick Campus:
- Diploma of Dental Technology
Related Courses:
While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
Employment Opportunities:
Dental technicians may work independently in hospitals, dental laboratories or for dental group practices.
Demand is growing for dental technicians working in specialised areas, such as crown and bridge and orthodontics.
For Further Information:
Australian Dental Prosthetists Association
www.adpa.com.au Human Resource Management
Information for other states and territories: