Course Location
On-Campus
Start: Anytime. The course is delivered one day per week every Wednesday 9-3pm.

Career Opportunities.
The Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting will provide you with an outstanding qualification. Graduates of this course can look forward to working in many dental businesses. This certificate could open many doors for you across a wide range of health outlets.

Why FACTS?
(FACTS) provides up to date information about courses and course content. FACTS allows the students to learn at a pace that is conducive to them. The trainer or facilitator has many years experience in the industry along with teaching and learning. FACTS provides Competency Based Training (CBT) which means that each unit is assessed independently of the others. There are 12 units all together to form the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting.

Forms of Assessment.
Each unit is separate but very closely related to each other, and together they form the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting. All units are assessed through workbooks and some assessments are done on-line.

Pathways
Once you have completed the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting you can then consider whether you want to go on to the Certificate IV in Allied heath or you can enroll into the many other Certificates such as nursing.

Why me?
If you have had an interest in making dentures/mouth guards and rims, then this may be the course for you. Do you have good communication skills and are you able to organize and present well, then what are you waiting for. Ring F.A.C.T.S. on (03) 52486055 for as brochure.

What does the course involve?
This course provides the learner with the basic knowledge and skills required to perform as a Dental Laboratory Assistant. You will explore many forms of learning. You will learn about dentures, rims and mouth guards etc.

Length of course.
The Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting is considered on-campus part-time. The course will take approx 4-5 months to complete. There is a workbook for each unit of competency.

Payment Plan.
At FACTS we are able to offer the participant a flexible payment plan. The course only can be paid off over 5 month payments of $600.00 per month and this is due on the 18th of each month.

Access and equity.
At F.A.C.T.S. we are committed to access and equity. This means that we are ready to help you reach your goal. We provide equal opportunity in all programs and activities, precluding discrimination on the basis of religion, race, age, gender, political affiliation or physical/intellectual disability.

Course Structure.
The course structure is as follows:


UNITS OF COMPETENCY

HLTHIR301A – Communicate and work effectively in health.

HLTIN301A – Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work.

HLTOHS200A – Participate in OH&S processes.

HLTDT301B – Construct models.

HLTDT302B – Construct custom impression trays.

HLTDT303B – Construct registration rims.

HLTDT304B – Articulate models and transfer records

HLTDT315B – Construct thermoformed bases and appliances.

HLTFA – Apply basic first aid.

Completion of the course.
On successful completion of this course each participant will receive a Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting.

How do I enroll.
All applicants who wish to enroll in the Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting must contact Sharon at F.A.C.T.S. on (03) 52 486055 and ask for a brochure to be sent out. You can also come out to FACTS which is located at 61 Leather Street Breakwater 3219 Geelong. And pick up a brochure and fill it out there and then. If you received a brochure in the mail, then, once you have filled out the ‘sign me up now form’ and attached a cheque to it, send it back to F.A.C.T.S. at the above address.

What Happens Next?
Once F.A.C.T.S. receives your ‘sign me up now form’ and we will then send you out a letter as to when the proper enrolment will be and what you need to bring with you on that day.