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

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-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, part-time during the day.

This BTEC dental technology qualification covers the science and craft behind making dental appliances. You'll study dental materials, anatomy, and the technical skills used to construct crowns, dentures, and orthodontic devices. The course takes around one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended 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 develop knowledge of dental materials and their properties.
  • You'll learn how to construct crowns, bridges, and dentures.
  • You'll study oral anatomy and dental morphology.
  • You'll practise the technical skills used in a dental laboratory.
  • You'll understand quality and safety standards in dental technology.
  • You'll apply scientific principles to the design of dental appliances.
  • You'll learn about orthodontic devices and how they are made.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical laboratory work at The Sheffield College. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence. Your work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel BTEC 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, makes crowns, dentures, and orthodontic devices in a laboratory.
  • Dental laboratory assistant, supports qualified technicians with appliance construction.
  • Orthodontic technician, specialises in braces and retainers.
  • Maxillofacial technician, works on facial prosthetics in a clinical setting.
  • Dental appliance manufacturer, produces devices for dental practices and hospitals.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Dental Technology, a higher-level route for those wanting to deepen clinical and scientific knowledge.
  • BSc in Dental Technology, a full degree for those aiming to register with the General Dental Council as a Clinical Dental Technician.
  • Dental Technician Apprenticeship, an earn-while-you-learn route into the profession.
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