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Free BTEC Level 3 Dental Technology Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Dental Technology Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the science and craft behind making dental appliances. You'll study materials, anatomy, and the practical techniques used to create crowns, dentures, and other dental devices. It typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Dental Technology.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the materials used in dental technology, including metals, ceramics, and polymers.
  • You'll learn the anatomy of the mouth, teeth, and jaw structures.
  • You'll practise the techniques used to construct crowns, bridges, and dentures.
  • You'll develop skills in reading and working from dental prescriptions and impressions.
  • You'll understand the standards and safety requirements of a dental laboratory environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work in a laboratory setting. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and portfolio work. There is no written exam for this BTEC Diploma. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dental technician, constructs crowns, bridges, and dentures to prescription.
  • Dental laboratory assistant, supports qualified technicians in a dental lab.
  • Orthodontic technician, makes braces and retainers for orthodontic treatment.
  • Maxillofacial technician, creates specialist prosthetics for facial reconstruction.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications in Dental Technology, for those who want to deepen technical knowledge and move toward registration with the General Dental Council.
  • A Dental Technology degree, for a full professional qualification recognised for clinical dental technician roles.
  • An Apprenticeship in Dental Technology, to earn while gaining workplace experience alongside your studies.
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