Course Title: Construct ceramic and fixed restorations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2018
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: DENT5871C
Course Title: Construct ceramic and fixed restorations
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: 120
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 take a tooth shade and construct ceramic and fixed restorations.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET011 Construct ceramic and fixed restorations |
Element: |
1. Take tooth shade |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Read and interpret work order 1.2 Provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer where appropriate 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 1.4 Consider the accuracy of natural and artificial light 1.5 Position the patient correctly for the procedure 1.6 Consult patient regarding requirements and aesthetic outcomes 1.7 View mouth to gain overview of procedure. 1.8 Select technique and prepare equipment and materials for tooth shade recording 1.9 Implement standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection 1.10 Instruct patient on participation during the procedure 1.11 Select tooth shade and consult patient regarding findings, and gain acceptance 1.12 Document the tooth shade 1.13 Discuss any follow-up procedures with the patient |
Element: |
2. Prepare sub-structures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Read and interpret the work order 2.2 Design and form substructure 2.3 Process the substructure 2.4 Assess substructure for accuracy and appropriateness 2.5 Prepare the bonding surface of the substructure if required for porcelain build up in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions |
Element: |
3. Select, apply and process ceramics |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Select appropriate ceramic for substructure or restoration 3.2 Apply procedures to selected ceramic for substructures or restoration 3.3 Process the restoration in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions |
Element: |
4. Trim, shape and finish ceramic restorations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Trim the ceramic restoration to required anatomical shape 4.2 Finish the ceramic restoration to meet clinically accepted standards 4.3 Evaluate the quality of the finished restoration 4.4 Decontaminate the ceramic restoration according to infection control guidelines 4.5 Dry the ceramic restoration, place on model and place in a sealed container for dispatch and record completed work order |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Take tooth shade
- Prepare sub-structures
- Select, apply and process ceramics
- Trim, shape and finish ceramic restorations
Details of Learning Activities
You will learn through a number of planned activities (face to face classes, simulated workplace learning, online learning 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
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
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met.
Assessments | |
Assessment:Task 1 |
Practical assessment, read and correctly interpret work orders, fabricate appliances |
Assessment:Task 2 |
Practical assessment, critically evaluate practical work to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements |
Assessment:Task 3 |
Theory assessment, written exam
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Assessment Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria Covered |
Ass 1 |
Ass 2 |
Ass 3 |
1.1 |
x |
x |
x |
1.2 |
x |
x |
x |
1.3 |
x |
x |
x |
1.4 |
x |
x |
x |
1.5 |
x |
x |
x |
1.6 |
x |
x |
x |
1.7 |
x |
x |
x |
1.8 |
x |
x |
x |
1.9 |
x |
x |
x |
1.10 |
x |
x |
x |
1.11 |
x |
x |
x |
1.12 |
x |
x |
x |
1.13 |
x |
x |
x |
2.1 |
x |
x |
x |
2.2 |
x |
x |
x |
2.3 |
x |
x |
x |
2.4 |
x |
x |
x |
2.5 |
x |
x |
x |
3.1 |
x |
x |
x |
3.2 |
x |
x |
x |
3.3 |
x |
x |
x |
4.1 |
x |
x |
x |
4.2 |
x |
x |
x |
4.3 |
x |
x |
x |
4.4 |
x |
x |
x |
4.5 |
x |
x |
x |
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.
Study and learning Support:
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assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support
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.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
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:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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