Education
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements mandated by the training package, students’ skills and capabilities to undertake this training product will be assessed and advice on suitability will be provided during the pre-enrolment process.
Minimum Age
Students under the age of 18 years require the signed consent of a parent or guardian to enrol in this qualification.
Work Placement Requirements
For mandatory work placement (300 hours, including an initial 50 hours completed in simulation), students must have access to a dental practice and a qualified supervisor i.e. a person who holds Certificate III in Dental Assisting or higher relevant qualification. Students may need to undertake a Working with Children check to meet individual work placement employer requirements.
Residency Status
You will need to be a permanent Australian resident or equivalent.
Computer Requirements
In order to complete the on-line part of the course you will need regular access to the following:
Computer:Â Â Â Â Â Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
Internet:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â High speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic
                       (Dial-up access is not recommended)
Windows :    Operating system – Windows 8 or above
Internet Browser – Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
MAC :Â Â Â Â Â Â Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
Software:Â Â Â Â Â Â Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
