International Prospectus - Edinburgh's Telford College
International Prospectus - Edinburgh's Telford College
International Prospectus - Edinburgh's Telford College
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HNC/D Dental Technology HE<br />
What will I study?<br />
Registration with the General Dental Council<br />
is compulsory for Dental Technicians. This<br />
Higher National Certificate together with<br />
the locally devised Dental Technology level 6<br />
units now form the Edinburgh’s <strong>Telford</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> Diploma in Dental Technology.<br />
Successful completion of this course will<br />
lead to registration with the General Dental<br />
Council. The course is designed to equip<br />
students with the knowledge, and<br />
understanding required to develop the skills<br />
needed to function effectively in the dental<br />
technology profession.<br />
What does the course involve?<br />
This course builds on the level 6 units gained<br />
in the first year. The course consists of eleven<br />
units worth 12 HN credits. The areas covered<br />
are: dental professional studies; dental biomaterials;<br />
oral and facial anatomy; removable<br />
prosthodontics; partial and complete<br />
dentures; fixed prosthodontics including<br />
bonded restorations and orthodontic<br />
technology studies and a Graded Unit.<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
There is continuous assessment throughout<br />
each unit, consisting of a combination of<br />
closed book assessments, written<br />
assignments, group presentations, practical<br />
exercises and creating practical artefacts.<br />
There will be a Graded Unit which involves<br />
planning a practical exercise, being tested<br />
on your practical skill performance under<br />
controlled timed conditions and evaluating<br />
your performance.<br />
Will there be work experience?<br />
You will do at least one day work placement<br />
within a dental laboratory. Each student will<br />
be required to complete their log-book<br />
when attending placement.<br />
What are the entry requirements?<br />
Candidates who do not have English as their<br />
first language, should possess level 5.5 in<br />
<strong>International</strong> English Language Testing<br />
System (IELTS) as a minimum or equivalent.<br />
Can I go on to further study?<br />
(<strong>Telford</strong>, other colleges and university)<br />
Higher National Diploma – Dental<br />
Technology.<br />
Where can this course lead me when I<br />
finish studying?<br />
You can work as a registered dental<br />
technician in the NHS sector, general<br />
practice laboratories, commercial<br />
laboratories. Industry trade representative.<br />
Alternatively, you might wish to become<br />
self-employed.<br />
92 <strong>International</strong> <strong>Prospectus</strong> • www.ed-coll.ac.uk
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