National ID: HLT45015 | State ID: AYY9
If you’ve ever thought about being a part of this essential profession then this is the perfect qualification to get you started.
As a Dental Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing the surgery, assisting the dentist chairside, processing and sterilising all of the instruments and cleaning the surgery. You will also develop skills in reception work and the management of supplies.
Our dental assisting qualification provides you with skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
North Metropolitan TAFE's Dental Assisting courses are located in the Oral Health Centre of WA (OHCWA) at Nedlands. This is also the training centre for dentists, oral health therapists and dental technicians.
As a part of this qualification, you will have the opportunity to take part in work placements at other dental organisations or at the OHCWA, giving you real experience in the industry in a modern dental care facility.
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Dental Assistant | Dental Chairside Assistant | Dental Nurse | Dental Receptionist | Dental Practice Manager | Dental Sales Representative
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting, Diploma of Dental Technology
Course overview
View this course on North Metro Tafe's website
Oral Health Centre (Nedlands)
- Two semesters
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Centre (Nedlands) | Two semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Page last updated October 13, 2021