HLT45021 Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
Gain the skills to pour models, make thermoformed appliances and take clinical photographs.
This course is ideal for qualified dental assistants who are looking to upskill, diversify, and be able to further assist the dentist within the dental practice.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs(opens in a new tab) for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Are you ready to advance your dental assisting career?
The Certificate IV in Dental Assisting is ideal for qualified dental assistants who are looking to upskill, diversify, and be able to further assist the dentist within the dental practice.
On successful completion of this course you'll gain specialist skills and knowledge to construct dental models, fabricate Thermoformed appliances and take clinical photographs. You'll also learn additional sterilisation techniques and gain increased insight into practice administrative processes.
North Metropolitan TAFE's Dental courses are delivered in our newly fitted out Dental department at our conveniently located Leederville campus.
- Fabricate dental models
- Fabricate mouthguards, dental retainers and trays
- Take clinical photographs
- Gain additional sterilisation techniques
- Assist in administrative processes
- Maintain work health and safety and infection control processes
To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you need to take into account the essential skills and attributes you must demonstrate to pass the course:
- Interested in health care
- Confident, reliable with strong work ethics
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Good organisational skills and ability to perform a variety of tasks at once
- Able to work well within a team in a busy environment
- Demonstrate patience and willingness to work with a diverse range of people
Follow the link to find further information to help you make an informed choice about the suitability of this course.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads | $48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $41.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $46.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $60.00 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLTSTE003 Sterilise loads | $48.60 | $14.40 | $15.00 |
| HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$64.80 | $19.20 | $15.00 |
|
|
$29.16 | $8.64 | $46.00 |
|
|
$72.90 | $21.60 | $41.00 |
|
|
$56.70 | $16.80 | $46.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $60.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $10.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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