Course Title: Articulate models and transfer records
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2025
Class Number: All
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Course Code: DENT5864C
Course Title: Articulate models and transfer records
Important Information:
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
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Nominal Hours: 20
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 transfer oral records and mount models on an articulator.
This unit applies to work in dental technology.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTDET004 Articulate models and transfer records |
Element: |
1. Select and prepare the articulator |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply standard precautions when receiving, handling and working on dental materials 1.2 Decontaminate occlusal registration rims according to infection control guidelines 1.3 Confirm requirements of work order 1.4 Select and adjust articulator in accordance with work order 1.5 Ensure all adjustable settings of the articulator are set to their neutral or zero settings 1.6 Identify the mounting method to be used |
Element: |
2. Select and prepare materials |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Position models and oral records in articulator for a range of prosthetic appliances 2.2 Prepare mounting materials and apply to models 2.3 Establish and secure centric records 2.4 Remove excess material and smooth to produce a neat finish 2.5 Clean equipment |
Element: |
3. Transfer oral records to articulator |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Transpose records as provided 3.2 Record midline 3.3 Set and record vertical height 3.4 Set the condylar angles to the work order given |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Select and prepare the articulator
- Select and prepare materials
- Transfer oral records to articulator
Details of Learning Activities
Theory: knowledge material required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role
This includes knowledge of:
• Australian/New Zealand Standards, workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, Dental Board of Australia guidelines on infection control, Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation and organisation policies relating to dental laboratory work
• fundamental oral anatomy including:
- structures of the oral cavity such as hard and soft palate, lateral and posterior borders of the oral cavity, tongue and floor of the mouth
- teeth form and function
- dentition – arrangement of the teeth, naming and coding of teeth
• articulation procedures
• mechanical devices:
- articulators
- face-bows
• recording techniques and devices
• relevant material science for carrying out procedures.
Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
• used standard precautions and safe work practices to mount at least one of each of the following types of articulators with attached registrations rims:
- planeline articulator
- adjustable articulator with face/ear bow
• critically evaluated both types of articulations produced to meet technical laboratory and clinician requirements.
Teaching Schedule
VE, 2025 | |||
Session |
Topic |
Learning Materials and Activities |
Assessment Remarks |
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1 Block 3 Week 2 |
Introduction |
Theory: |
This knowledge session will provide you with the information required to complete the knowledge assessment for this unit. |
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2 Block 3 Week 2 |
Practical Activity |
Practical: In this session you will practice a fully adjustable articulator with facebow |
The practical exercises will build your skills to assist in successful completion of the practical assessment. |
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3 Block 3 Week 2 |
Practical Assessment By 1/8/25 |
In this session you will be expected to combine all previous session knowledge and skill to complete 2 articulations (as per prescription) from start to finish under exam conditions. |
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Knowledge Assessment Due 12/9/25 11.59 pm |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
To assist you with your learning, RMIT University will provide access to free Campus Wi Fi and internet, access to Canvas LMS. RMIT also has available free access to computers and study spaces: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/about-and-contacts/computers-and-study-spaces
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
- The Learning Lab: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
- The Study Support Hub: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
- English for uni workshops: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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:
• used standard precautions and safe work practices to mount at least one of each of the following types of articulators with attached registrations rims:
- planeline articulator
- adjustable articulator with face/ear bow
• critically evaluated both types of articulations 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.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved. Unless otherwise advised you must submit all work via the RMIT issued assessment tool which is located in Canvas for you to populate.
Resubmissions are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator. Please see below statement under Resubmission
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment Due:12/09/25
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment Due 1/08/25
During your practical assessment you will be required to Articulate 1x F/F Dentate models on a Plane line articulator and 1x F/F Edentulous models on a Fully adjustable articulator with Facebow
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
Resubmissions
Students are allowed two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate competency for the required skills. If an assessment is not submitted by the due date, or you do not attend a practical assessment, regardless of whether it is a first or second attempt, you must apply for special consideration within five (5) working days. If your application is approved, you will be permitted to complete the assessment task at a later date. Without approval for special consideration, you will receive a "Not Yet Competent" (NYC) grade for that assessment.
A Supplementary Assessment may be granted at the discretion of the Program Coordinator or Program Manager, following discussions with the teacher and/or Course Advisory Committee. Factors such as class attendance (80-100% requirement), class participation and communication with the teacher will be considered.
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 and expected 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.
Class attendance of less than 80% of the class exercise sessions may negatively impact any possibility of additional submissions (see also above in “Assessment Tasks: Re-submissions”).
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 result and then contact their teacher on the outcome.
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
Extensions 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 to your Program Coordinator through your Canvas Course Shell 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
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
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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