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ANZSCO code – 411213 Dental Technician

411213: Dental Technician Description Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required. Skill Level 2   /  Skill Level NZ 1 Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following: – NZ Register Diploma or – AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.  Assessing Authority

  • Trades Recognition Australia (TRA)

traenquiries@dese.gov.au  Specialisations

  • Dental Laboratory Assistant

 Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation. Unit Group 4112: Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists Description Provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances. Indicative Skill Level Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1) In New Zealand: NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. The occupation Dental Technician in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZQF Bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. The occupation Dental Prosthetist in this unit group has a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In New Zealand: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.  

Tasks

  • Providing educational programs to motivate children, parents and the community in matters relating to oral health
  • Providing fluoride therapy by applying remineralising solutions and desensitising agents
  • Removing deposits from teeth
  • Applying non-invasive fissure sealants to teeth
  • Taking impressions of the mouth
  • Taking dental radiographs
  • Administering local anaesthesia by infiltration and mandibular nerve block
  • Fabricating full and partial dentures
  • Constructing mouth guards, crowns, metal clasps, inlays, bridgework and other aids
  • Repairing and relining denture bases

 Other occupations in this Unit Group

  • 411211: Dental Hygienist
  • 411212: Dental Prosthetist
  • 411214: Dental Therapist