Class details
Schedule Pace and number of hours.
Part Time
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration Total time required to complete a course.
6 months
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
18th Jul 2022
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
16th Jun 2023
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
8 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
5 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday and Tuesday with Evening classes. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional informationOther things to know
Assessments
Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.
Knowledge assessments: multiple choice questions, true and false questions and short answer questions
Skill assessment: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation both in simulation and in the workplace
Submission of a logbook
Work placement
Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:
Text books Approx $80-$150
-Safety glasses Approx $20
-Clinical dress code (dental Scrubs) Approx $40-$60
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Dental Assisting qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 8 Units of competency, including 2 core and 6 speciality units.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Sterilise loadsHLTSTE003
Maintain work health and safetyHLTWHS003
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Randwick
TAFE NSW Randwick is a vibrant, modern facility located in Sydney's eastern suburbs. With the renowned Royal Randwick Racecourse adjacent, Centennial Park right across the road and some of Sydney's best beaches only a quick bus ride away, your time at Randwick TAFE is not only about developing the skills you need for the job you want, but it is also about developing friendships and enjoying your education.
Campus address
Cnr of Darley Road & King Street Randwick 2031
Parking on campus grounds is available.
Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info
Facilities
TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.
Audiometry clinic
Auditorium and conference room
Children's playground
Dental technology laboratories
Film and television studios and editing suite
Flexible learning centre
Optical dispensing clinic
Student fitness centre and gymnasium
Trade workshops for carpentry, plumbing and tiling
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon7 AM - 9 PM
- Tue7 AM - 9 PM
- Wed7 AM - 9 PM
- Thu7 AM - 9 PM
- Fri7 AM - 9 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au