Course Title: Construct crown and bridge structures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: DENT5201C
Course Title: Construct crown and bridge structures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5206 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Mark Doherty
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 93411407
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: 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
Pre-requisites for this unit include:
• HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTDT301B Construct models
• HLTDT302B Construct custom impression trays
• HLTDT304B Articulate models and transfer records
Course Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and
knowledge required to design and manufacture
crowns, bridges, inlays,onlays and veneers.
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: |
HLTDT510B Construct crown and bridge structures |
Element: |
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Prepare removable stone die 1.1 Pour-up die stone horseshoe |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the participants will be able to demonstrate, on a consistent basis, the process involved in construction of crowns, bridges, inlays,onlays and veneers.
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”
Learning guide pass mark 80%
Teaching Schedule
Fixed Bridge Construction - 14/02/2012 (1330-1500)
Investment Material and Casting Defects - 20/02/2012 (1330-1500)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Anatomy of Orofacial 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, 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
A theoretical exam (PASS MARK 60%)
All forms of assessments and co-assessed units are to be competently passed to pass this unit.
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
Assessment Matrix
Weighting of the assessment tasks:
* Practical competency - 50%
* Theoretical exam - 50% PASS MARK 60%
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