- Framework:
- Dental Technology
- Level:
- 5
Dental technicians are members of the dental team who, upon prescription from a clinician, constructs custom made restorative and dental appliances. Once qualified, Dental Technicians can specialise in orthodontics, conservation, prosthodontics and maxillo-facial work.
Pathway options and levels
Dental Technology - Level 5
Supports the role of a Dental Technology worker.
Further information
Duration
Level 5: 24 months
Progression routes
Level 5 - include:
- Clinical Dental Technician
Qualifications
Level 5: FdSC Award (Foundation Degree in Dental Technology).
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 5
Level 5: Learners should have A level or equivalent qualifications and be employed as a trainee within a dental laboratory.
Whilst direct entry to the Pathway is possible it is very likely that applicants will have undertaken an Advanced Apprenticeship in a healthcare occupation or have comparable experience and/or qualifications.
As a guide, applicants may enter via a range of routes including from:
- previous work in health
- college
- training and/or experience which may include a portfolio showing what they have done
It is an offence for employers to knowingly employ people who are barred from undertaking healthcare activities. Employers can contact the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that they are not doing so by asking for an enhanced disclosure and barred list check.
Apprentices on this Pathway may be subject to these checks.
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