Gain the skills you need in dental technology to undertake entry-level roles as a dental technician.
Dental technicians provide support to dental personnel in public hospitals, as well as in public and private dental laboratories and clinics. As a dental technician, you'll use impressions to manufacture dentures, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances.
Through your studies in this diploma, you will learn how to construct models, impression trays, dentures, crown and bridge structures, oral splints and more. You'll also learn about infection prevention, first aid, workplace health and safety, recordkeeping, and communication and cultural safety services.
Put theory into hands-on practice, gaining experience in all aspects of dental technology.
Learn from industry-trained professional teaching staff, many of whom are currently active.
Recognised by the Australian Dental Association and Australian Dental Prosthetists Association.
The apprenticeship course combines interactive online learning with on-the-job training.
RMIT staff will liaise closely with your workplace supervisors to ensure your individual learning needs are being met. You will also attend practical classes on campus.
In the full-time (non-apprenticeship) course, you'll undertake interactive online learning with practical activitiesin the state-of-the-art simulated workplace environments at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital in Carlton, and gain experience in all aspects of dental technology.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including collaborative online learning, laboratory work, seminars, presentations, and group discussions.You'll have access to online resources.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes tests, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects and practical assignments.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes tests, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects and practical assignments.
The types of classes you have will depend on the course you’re studying. Classes are offered in various formats designed to provide meaningful engagement with staff, industry and peers and provide for access and use of spaces where learning can be applied and active, including an array of specialised equipment.
Most RMIT courses do not include passive large-scale classes such as lectures, instead the content traditionally provided in lectures is made available online. This may be in the form of readings, videos or other on-demand learning materials. This content will also support the basis of interactive learning that takes place in on-campus classes.
The world is constantly changing, and there are universal skills that can help you adapt to the evolving nature of work and global engagement.
As part of your study experience at RMIT, we provide 6 future-focused RMIT Capabilities:
RMIT Capabilities are built into your course as well as some of our extracurricular experiences. They inform the design and delivery of your learning activities and assessments, so by the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply these capabilities in your life and work.
Apprenticeship students will benefit from on-the-job training while completing their studies and have the opportunity to perform practical work on campus under the supervision of our qualified teachers.
This also provides opportunities to interact with other apprentices.
Non-apprenticeship students will receive training in simulated work environments by industry-trained professional teaching staff, many of whom are also currently working in the industry.
This course is competency-based and has been designed to help you develop the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively in your chosen field. You will learn and be assessed by practising and demonstrating your capabilities, all of which can be readily applied in the workplace.
In addition to the specific vocational skills you build throughout this course, you will also develop a set of essential employability skills, including communication, planning, organising, and problem solving, self-management, initiative and teamwork. These foundational skills will enable you to navigate the world of work, collaborate effectively with others, and successfully get the job done.
Through your studies in the Diploma of Dental Technology, you will learn to use computer-aided design to manufacture and create fixed and removable dental prostheses, full and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, mouthguards, splints, and other orthodontic appliances.
The Diploma of Dental Technology is based at the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital in Carlton.
To graduate from the Diploma of Dental Technology, you must complete 21 core subjects and 4 electives.
Practical subjects are designed to teach you how to construct:
You will also learn to set up a records system for small businesses, articulate models and transfer records, apply infection prevention and control methods, maintain work health and safety, and provide first aid.
Further, you will be able to communicate professionally in health and community services, learn about working with diverse people, and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety.
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
If you are holding a temporary visa (other than a student visa) and your visa has a full study entitlement, you may be eligible to apply. For more information, see the international students with other temporary (non-student) visas.
Graduates are qualified to undertake technical work in denture construction, cast partial denture fabrication, orthodontics, and crown and bridge construction.
This program is supported and underpinned by a national health training package and is a recognised occupation by the Australian Dental Association and Australian Dental Prosthetists Association.
You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.
To enrol in this program as an apprentice you must:
You will be contacted by RMIT, after we are notified by the Apprenticeship Network, to organise your enrolment.
There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this course. Applicants must meet the minimum university entry requirements.
Entry into the non-apprenticeship qualification is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement plus any adjustment factors.
We will consider your entire academic record to determine your eligibility for entry. The highest level of education you have previously completed will usually determine how you are ranked.
Applicants are advised to upload evidence of any complete or partially completed qualification/s along with an official transcript of results.
If you have been selected for a place, please refer to the offer letter for acceptance and enrolment deadlines.
There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.
A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.
Important: Additional immunisations may be required in response to changes in Government regulations or at the request of the placement host organisation.
Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer formal pathways into this course. Contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.
The Diploma of Dental Technology provides credit and guaranteed entry into further study.
Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.
Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Credit may reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant study experience.
When you are submitting an application, please indicate that you want to be considered for credit and provide detailed course syllabus (also known as course outline), outlining volume of learning, course content and weekly topics, learning objectives/outcomes, assessment types and their weightings, and reference to the learning resources such as prescribed textbooks and recommended readings.
Choose the specific course plan to see relevant fee information:
The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for government subsidies.
Not sure which fee type applies to you? Learn more and check your eligibility.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
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Tuition fee student pays
$21,000.00
Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$21,000.00 | |||
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$685.36 | |||
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Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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$742.50
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Estimated total cost to you
$22,427.86
Includes all fees listed above
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$22,427.86 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $14.30 per nominal hour ($18,847.40 total).
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition fee student pays
$38,250.00
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
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The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
|
$38,250.00 | |||
|
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
$685.36 | |||
|
Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
|||
|
|||||
|
Estimated total cost to you
$39,677.86
Includes all fees listed above
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$39,677.86 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 | |||
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$0.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$0.00 | |||
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Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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$742.50
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|
Estimated total cost to you
$742.50
Includes all fees listed above
|
$742.50 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $14.30 per nominal hour ($18,847.40 total).
Generated on 23 July 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition fee student pays
$21,000.00
Tuition fees after government subsidy
|
Tuition fees after government subsidy
|
$21,000.00 | |||
|
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
$685.36 | |||
|
Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
|||
|
|||||
|
Estimated total cost to you
$22,427.86
Includes all fees listed above
|
$22,427.86 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $14.30 per nominal hour ($18,847.40 total).
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition fee student pays
$38,250.00
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
|
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
|
$38,250.00 | |||
|
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
$685.36 | |||
|
Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
|||
|
|||||
|
Estimated total cost to you
$39,677.86
Includes all fees listed above
|
$39,677.86 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 | |||
|
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$0.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$0.00 | |||
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Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
|||
|
|||||
|
Estimated total cost to you
$742.50
Includes all fees listed above
|
$742.50 | ||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $14.30 per nominal hour ($18,847.40 total).
Generated on 23 July 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
You may be eligible for a fee concession if you hold a valid Commonwealth Health Care Card, Pensioner Card, or Veteran's Gold Card, or are enrolled in the Asylum Seeker VET program. Find out more about fee concessions.
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | ||||||
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Tuition fee student pays
$27,000.00
Tuition fees after government subsidy
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Tuition fees after government subsidy
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$27,000.00 | ||||||
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
$685.36 | ||||||
|
Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
||||||
|
||||||||
|
Estimated total cost to you
$28,427.86
Includes all fees listed above
|
$28,427.86 | |||||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $7.70 per nominal hour ($10,148.60 total).
| Item Cost (AUD) | Description | Cost (AUD) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tuition fee student pays
$38,250.00
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
|
The total tuition fee you will be charged for a full-fee place
|
$38,250.00 | ||||||
|
Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$685.36
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
|
$685.36 | ||||||
|
Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
$742.50
|
||||||
|
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|
Estimated total cost to you
$39,677.86
Includes all fees listed above
|
$39,677.86 | |||||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $ per nominal hour ($ total).
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Tuition fee student pays
$0.00
Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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Tuition fees exempt for eligible students in a government subsidised place
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$0.00 | ||||||
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Student services and amenities fee (SSAF)
$0.00
Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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Based on 2027 cap of $386 per calendar year
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$0.00 | ||||||
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Material fees
$742.50
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
|
Total cost of material fees associated with this course
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$742.50
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|
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Estimated total cost to you
$742.50
Includes all fees listed above
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$742.50 | |||||||
The tuition fees shown include the Victorian Government contribution. This amount is reflected in your fees and is paid directly to RMIT by the Government: $7.70 per nominal hour ($10,148.60 total).
Generated on 23 July 2026 | RMIT University's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Code is 3046 | Payment and refund information
VET Student Loan cap for Diploma of Dental Technology (Tasmanian apprentices) (C5387 (Tasmanian apprentices)): $19290
Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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Any tuition fees above the cap must be paid upfront to RMIT by their due date. Caps are indexed annually by the Commonwealth Government. Eligibility applies.
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