Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: DENT5865C
Course Title: Construct thermoformed bases and appliances
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Luke Scarica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0312
Course Contact Email: luke.scarica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 35
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 thermoformed bases and appliances such as mouthguards, bleaching trays and orthodontic retainers.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET005 Construct thermoformed bases and appliances |
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Element: |
1. Prepare model |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Thermo-form appliance or base from blank |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select thermo-forming material in accordance with the work order and appliance to be constructed 2.2 Select thermo-forming equipment according to material 2.3 Apply heat to material to ensure that blank has been uniformly softened 2.4 Adapt softened material to model ensuring adaptation is uniform with constant thickness as specified by manufacturer’s instructions 2.5 Allow material to cool 2.6 Verify adaptation |
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Element: |
3. Trim, shape and finish appliances or bases |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Prepare model
- Thermo-form appliance or base from blank
- Trim, shape and finish appliances or bases
Details of Learning Activities
Theory: Lectures/tutorial
Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1, 2025 | ||
Session |
Session Information |
Learning Activities/Assessments |
1 |
Session time*: AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
Theory activities: PowerPoint 1 Practical Activity: Logbook activity 1, fabricate bleaching trays. |
2 |
Session time*: AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
Practical Activity: Logbook activity 2, construct a dual laminate mouthguard |
| 3 | Session time*: AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
Practical Activity: Logbook activity 3, construct a thermoformed splint Practical Activity: Logbook activity 4, construct a essix retainers |
4 |
Session time*: AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
Knowledge Assessment (AM) in class under assessment conditions Revise for Practical Assessment (PM) |
5 |
Session time*: AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
Practical Assessment |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
none
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that you have:
• read and correctly interpreted work orders and constructed the following 3 appliances:
- mouthguard
- bleaching tray
- splint
• used standard precautions and safe work practices to trim, polish and finish 2 thermo-formed appliances suitable for insertion in the mouth
• critically evaluated the 2 different types of thermo-formed appliances produced to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment – Practical assessment - To be completed during session 5. During your practical assessment you will be required to fabricate:
Prescription 1 – Mouthguard
Prescription 2 – Bleach Tray
Prescription 3 – Splint
Re-submissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the re-submission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Re-submissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A 3rd attempt consideration will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment tasks listed in this course guide address all the elements and criteria of the requirements of this course.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussions, demonstrations and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result.
Information about your studies: You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. https://www.rmit.edu.au/studentsExtensions of time for submission of assessable work:
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Special consideration:If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences. Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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