Dental Technician – ANZSCO 411213
- Description
- Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances. Registration or licensing may be required.
- Skill Level
- 2
- Specialisations
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- Dental Laboratory Assistant
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Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skills lists:
- 190 State/Territory Sponsored
- 489 State Nominated Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Short Term List
- 407 Training visa occupations list
- 187 RSMS Visa Occupations List
This occupation is not on the following skills lists:
- 189 Skilled Independent and Family Sponsored 489 Occupations List
- 186 ENS Visa Occupations List
- 482 TSS Visa Medium Term List
- 482 TSS Visa Regional Occupation List
Skills Assessment Authority: TRA
Group: 4112 Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists
- Description
- provide supportive dental services in preventative and restorative dental procedures, and construct and repair dental appliances.
- Tasks
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- 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
- Skill Level
- Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)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.
Registration or licensing may be required.
- Occupations in this Group
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- 411211 Dental Hygienist
- 411212 Dental Prosthetist
- 411213 Dental Technician
- 411214 Dental Therapist