Dental Technician (VIC)
Education and Training:
To become a dental technician you usually have to complete a diploma in dental technology. Entry to the diploma courses below usually requires Year 12. As subjects can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for full details.
You can also become a dental technician through an apprenticeship 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:
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE - Chadstone Campus:
- Diploma of Dental Technology
RMIT University (TAFE Division) - City 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.
- Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
- Diploma of Dental Technology *
- Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics
Employment Opportunities:
Dental technicians may work independently in hospitals, in 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
Human Resources
(03) 9341 1000Information for other states and territories:
www.adpa.com.au
dhsv@dhsv.org.au