Duration
48 weeks
Course Description
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.
No occupational licencing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistants prepare patients for oral examination and assist other dental workers (such as dentists, dental therapists and dental hygienists) in providing treatment to the teeth, mouth and gums. Dental Assistants also carry out chair-side and reception duties. Those with higher qualifications may be involved with supervisory tasks.
CRICOS Details
Certificate III in Dental Assisting is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Go Educate Institute Pty Ltd in 060703 - Dental Assisting.
- CRICOS course code: 117528G
- Provider: Go Educate Institute Pty Ltd
- Course level: Certificate III
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 060703 - Dental Assisting
- National qualification code: HLT35021
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 48 weeks
- Locations: SYDNEY, NSW
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.