Course Title: Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: DENT5880C
Course Title: Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Matt Clayton
Course Contact Phone: +61 435 933 052
Course Contact Email: matthew.clayton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
This unit applies to work in dental technology
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET017 Construct dental restorations and appliances using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) |
Element: |
1. Determine restoration or appliance requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Access and review work order. 1.2 Apply standard infection control precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials. 1.3 Ensure accuracy of work order and seek additional information as required. 1.4 Assess quality of digital design and seek any required adjustments. 1.5 Obtain final approval of design from appropriate source. 1.6 Identify and set-up computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies required to construct restoration or appliance, and ensure availability. |
Element: |
2. Construct restoration or appliance using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Access required computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. 2.2 Follow workplace policies and procedures to access and import digital files into computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. 2.3 Select and load appropriate materials for computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) of restoration or appliance. 2.4 Manipulate and program features of computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to construct restoration or appliance. 2.5 Monitor construction of restoration or appliance and make any required adjustments. |
Element: |
3. Finalise restoration or appliance |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Inspect restoration or appliance for defects and ensure restoration or appliance accurately reflects requirements of work order. 3.2 Make any final adjustments to ensure integrity and accuracy of restoration or appliance. 3.3 Complete required finishing to finalise restoration or appliance, as required. 3.4 Finalise, disinfect and package restoration or appliance according to workplace requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit, you will be able to;
- Determine restoration or appliance requirements
- Construct restoration or appliance using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
- Finalise restoration or appliance
Details of Learning Activities
Online Collaborate Ultra Theory
Formative Practical Laboratory Activities
Teaching Schedule
Session |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
|
1 FT3A 9/3/22 FT3B 16/3/22 |
Theory 8.30 - 4.00 |
Introduction to CAD/CAM. Preparing to design. Design principles Preparing to manufacture. Manufacturing and post manufacturing |
|
2 FT3A 23/3/22 FT3B 30/3/22 |
Practical |
Practical Logbook activity: Design practical tasks 1-4 |
|
3 FT3A 6/4/22 FT3B 27/4/22 |
Practical |
Practical Logbook activity: Design practical tasks 1-4 |
|
4 FT3A 4/5/22 FT3B 11/5/22 |
Practical |
Practical Logbook activity: Design practical tasks 4-8 |
|
5 FT3A 18/5/22 FT3B 25/5/22 |
Practical |
Practical Logbook activity: Manufacture practical tasks 1-8 |
|
6 FT3A 1/6/22 FT3B 8/6/22 |
Practical |
Practical Logbook activity: Manufacture practical tasks 1-8 |
|
7 FT3A 14/6/22 FT3B 16/6/22 |
Practical Assessment comence |
|
|
8 FT3A 15/6/22 FT3B 17/6/22 |
Practical Assessment complete |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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 four work orders
- used computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to construct four restorations or appliances, one of which must be a unit of crown and bridge work. The remaining three must be selected from two of the following categories:
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- prosthetics
- chrome casting
- orthodontics
- splints
- applied standard infection control precautions and safe work practices to prepare the above four restorations or appliances
- critically evaluated the above four restorations or appliances constructed 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 1: knowledge assessment due week 18 (17/16/22)
Assessment Task 2: practical assessment due week 18 (FT3A 15/6/22) (FT3B 17/6/22)
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, discussion, demonstration 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.
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/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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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