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

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.

This Level 3 BTEC dental technology qualification takes one year to complete. You'll study the science and craft behind making dental devices. Units cover dental materials, anatomy of the mouth and jaw, and the practical skills used to construct crowns, bridges, and dentures. The course combines classroom learning with hands-on technical work.

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 learn the properties and uses of dental materials such as ceramics, metals, and acrylics.
  • You'll study the anatomy of the oral cavity, teeth, and jaw structures.
  • You'll develop practical skills in constructing crowns, bridges, and partial dentures.
  • You'll learn how to read and follow dental prescriptions and laboratory instructions.
  • You'll understand infection control and health and safety in a dental laboratory.
  • You'll practise the technical processes used in full denture construction.
  • You'll build knowledge of quality standards and professional practice in dental technology.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical laboratory work. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams for the BTEC Extended Diploma. Your work is assessed on an ongoing basis, with tutors reviewing your practical outcomes and written assignments against set criteria.

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, fabricates crowns, bridges, and dentures in a laboratory.
  • Dental laboratory assistant, supports qualified technicians with production tasks.
  • Orthodontic technician, makes appliances such as retainers and braces.
  • Maxillofacial technician, produces specialist prosthetics for facial reconstruction.
  • Dental ceramist, specialises in porcelain and ceramic restorations.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree in Dental Technology, a two-year higher education route that deepens clinical and scientific knowledge.
  • BSc in Dental Technology, the full degree qualification recognised for registration with the General Dental Council as a dental technician.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma in a related science or health subject, for those exploring adjacent fields.
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