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COURSE DETAILS
The Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (HED004) comprises of 22 units of study. All units must be satisfactorily completed to be eligible to graduate with this qualification. The indicative study pattern for a full-time student is presented below. Part-time students will complete the same study pattern over six (6) years based on completing two (2) units of study per semester as not every unit is offered every semester. There are no electives in this course. All units are core units. A full-time load is considered to be 30 credit points.
*(Study plan above is current as at January 2023 and is subject to change as a result of continuous improvement)
Unit Study Guide
Each Unit of Study has a Unit Study Guide which outlines all the requirements for the specific Unit, including assessments, attendance and mandatory requirements, field trips, clinics and practicums. It is important you familiarise yourself with these guides as soon as you enrol in your unit and can access the unit on the learning management system.
Clinical Practice Placement
During your course, you will be required to complete clinical practice to start using and improving your new skills and knowledge in a real-world environment. You’ll be required to undertake patient contact and consultation within the TAFE Queensland Dental Clinic, which is open to the public. Our clinic provides an opportunity for you to work hands-on with real paying clients.
Clinical practice is conducted as part of your units of study within the course, and you will be expected to provide your completed immunisation status to undertake your clinical practice.
Delivery Mode
Whilst this qualification is delivered face to face in the classroom, delivery may be altered as a result of ongoing compliance with COVID-19 regulations. Content is available in class and through Connect, our Learning Management System (LMS). Our lectures and tutorials differ in duration and format to accommodate the differences across the learning outcomes.
Resources
Each unit of study has its own resource requirements. TAFE Queensland provides many online resources for you, so you don’t have to buy lots of textbooks. You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
You will need access to a calculator, the Dental Toolkit, Articulators, and a 3D face bow. Further information will be provided during orientation.
Please note: you will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements. The Dental Toolkit and associated items will cost approximately $2,400 (price as at November 2022).
Printing
If you choose to download and print your lecture notes and readings, you will need to add funds to your Student ID Card. Printing charges and further information are available at the TAFE Queensland Library Network website
Specific Requirements
You are required to have completed the prerequisite units of study for admission into higher-level units of study.
First Aid And Cpr
You must obtain a first-aid certificate and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate before commencement of Year 2 in the Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics (HED004). TAFE Queensland offered the First Aid and CRP Skill Set (SSHLT0031) which offers both HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and HLTAID011 Provide First Aid core units. Cost may vary dependant on requirements, between $150 - $348. See website for more information.
You will not be able to continue your enrolment in the qualification without providing evidence of attainment of those certificates. CPR re-certification is also recommended before the commencement of Year 3.
Please note: you will be responsible for any costs associated with meeting these requirements.
Personal Study Load
You are provided with details of educator-directed activities and self-directed activities through the Unit Study Guide, which is found in Connect. You need to allocate study and research time outside of class to complete this qualification successfully. Study and research time will vary depending on your skills and knowledge. Do not rely on fellow students to relay information, as this may result in incorrect information being passed on for which the educator is not held responsible. Not all lectures/tutorials are recorded.
If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to catch up.
Tafe Queensland Professional Study Group
TAFE Queensland and the ADPA (Australian Dental Prosthetists Association) have collaborated to provide a Professional Study Group.
Select Industry Professionals attend and present the study club sessions, demonstrating the latest Prosthetic techniques and procedures.
Dental Prosthetics students attending the study group develop valuable links with Industry Professionals, build a lasting rapport with ADPA members and enhance their knowledge and skill.
The ADPA also offers a mentoring program for students to gain additional industry experience and insight.