Course Title: Construct orthodontic appliances
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
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Class Section: All
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Course Code: DENT5872C
Course Title: Construct orthodontic appliances
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5373 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Rachael Starr
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9341 1420
Course Contact Email: rachael.starr@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct removable orthodontic appliances.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET012 Construct orthodontic appliances |
Element: |
1. Select and assemble components and materials |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select materials for removable orthodontic appliances according to design and function specified in work order 1.2 Select the required pre-formed components and confirm they are fit for the purpose 1.3 Construct individual custom-made components according to work order |
Element: |
2. Construct orthodontic appliance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Secure components to model by appropriate means 2.2 Apply appropriate materials to the model to form a baseplate according to manufacturers’ instructions and the work order 2.3 Process the appliance using equipment and techniques according to manufacturers’ instructions and the work order |
Element: |
3. Finish orthodontic appliances |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select techniques, materials and equipment for trimming, finishing and polishing appropriate to the type and materials of the appliance 3.2 Trim and finish the baseplate to the thickness and coverage required 3.3 Finish and polish metal components ensuring surfaces that are free of sharp edges and irregularities 3.4 Evaluate the finished appliance 3.5 Decontaminate the appliance according to infection control guidelines 3.6 Place the appliance in a sealed container for dispatch |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Select and assemble components and materials
- Construct orthodontic appliance
- Finish orthodontic appliances
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning via blackboard and other forms of structured teaching and learning). You will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course
Teaching Schedule
Delivered in classrooms and simulated laboratories, schedules vary from group to group so schedule is posted on CANVAS.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.
Assessment: Task 1
Practical assessment, read and correctly interpret work orders, fabricate appliances. Critically evaluate practical work to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements.
Assessment: Task 2
Theory assessment, written exam
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
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1.1 |
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1.2 |
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1.3 |
x |
x |
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2.1 |
x |
x |
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2.2 |
x |
x |
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2.3 |
x |
x |
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3.1 |
x |
x |
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3.2 |
x |
x |
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3.3 |
x |
x |
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3.4 |
x |
x |
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3.5 |
x |
x |
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3.6 |
x |
x |
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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Task 1
Practical assessment, read and correctly interpret work orders, fabricate appliances. Critically evaluate practical work to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements.
Assessment: Task 2
Theory assessment, written exam
Assessment Matrix
See above
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
Relevant
Current
Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
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English language development
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
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Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
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