Course Title: Construct models

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: DENT5193C

Course Title: Construct models

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5206 - Diploma of Dental Technology

Course Contact: Mark Doherty

Course Contact Phone: 03 9341 1407

Course Contact Email: mark.doherty@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Simon Pearse: Ph - 9341 1411
Fax - 93411401
Email – simon.pearse@rmit.edu.au

Zanne Frazer: Ph - 9341 1402
Fax - 9341 1401
Email – zanne.frazer@rmit.edu.au

Nicholas Greer: Ph - 9341 1420
Fax - 93411401
Email – nicholas.greer@rmit.edu.au

James Moser: Ph – 9341 1417
Fax - 9341 1401
Email – james.moser@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

Pre-requisites for this unit include:
• HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTOHS200A Participate in OHS processes in the health industry

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to construct models from impressions of the client’s upper or lower jaws

All procedures are carried out in accordance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures, current infection control guidelines, Australian and New Zealand Standards, state/territory legislative requirements and organisation policy


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTDT301B Construct models

Element:

1. Select and prepare model materials
2. Pour impressions
3. Finish model
4. Verify integrity of impressions

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials
1.2 Decontaminate impressions according to infection control guidelines
1.3 Examine impressions for defects
1.4 Check impressions to ensure they meet the specifications of the work order
1.5 Handle impressions with care to avoid damage or distortion
1.6 Ensure accompanying models are intact with no defects or adjustments
1.7 Prepare a range of impressions for pouring
2.1 Select appropriate model materials
2.2 Ensure all equipment used for mixing materials is clean
2.3 Prepare model materials in accordance with desired outcomes
2.4 Maintain and store model materials in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
3.1 Pour model materials into impressions in accordance with accepted techniques
3.2 Allow required setting time
4.1 Separate an intact model from the impression
4.2 Inspect the model for defects
4.3 Trim the model in accordance with requirements
4.4 Duplicate the master cast to create a working model where required by prescription


Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in construction of models.


Details of Learning Activities

Participation in group activities based on a simulated workplace exercises.
Practical exercises
Individual exercises carrying out requirements of competency.
Student experiences in workplace “on job training”


Teaching Schedule

• Delivered over two sessions, as follows:
• Theory: Session time; two hours (approx)
• Theory review: Session time; one hour (approx)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Anatomy of Orofacal Structures

9780323019545

Mosby's Dental Dictionary

9780323049634

References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This unit is to be assessed in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions.
Practical exercises, presentation of competency assessment exercises, theoretical tests are used


Assessment Tasks

The assessments in this unit are undertaken in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of work conditions in the form of practical exercises, a practical competency and a theoretical exam (PASS MARK 60%) all of which are to be
co-assessed with the following units;
HLTIN301A: Comply with Infection Control,
HLTOHS300A: Contribute to OHS Processes,
BSBCMN302A: Organise Personal Work Priorities,
BSBCMN305A: Organise Workplace Information
All forms of assessments and co-assessed units are to be passed to pass this unit.


Assessment Matrix

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:

• Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
• Consistent compliance with current infection control guidelines, Australian Standards and legislative requirements
• Consistent compliance with occupational health and safety policies and procedures as they relate to the dental technician’s specific job role
• Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations including:
- consistent transfer of all records
- consistent mounting of models with attached registrations rims in accordance with requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment:

• Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
• Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Method of assessment
• Evidence of essential knowledge and understanding may be provided by:
- traditional or online (computer-based) assessment
- written assignments/projects
• Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice
• Questioning
• Staff and/or client feedback
• Supporting statement of supervisor
• Authenticated evidence of relevant work experience and/or formal/informal learning
• Role play/simulation

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