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Free Level 5 Dental Technician in Preston

CostFREE
Duration32 months
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free Level 5 Dental Technician Course in Preston. Classes run at University of Lancashire Preston Campus, full-time over 32 months.

You'll build practical skills in dental lab work, support dentists, and develop broad knowledge across dental technology. The course is subject to approval by the General Dental Council.

You'll need to be in suitable employment to complete the course. You'll finish with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Dental Technology.

Who this course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in the dental technology profession. Dental technicians work as part of the wider dental team. You'll use your knowledge and practical skills to complete lab work and provide support to dentists.

You will develop a wide breadth of knowledge in all aspects of dental technology. You'll be supported to develop to your full potential as a dental technician. Alongside this, you'll apply the knowledge and skills you gain to your workplace.

You need to be in suitable employment to complete this course.

You will also apply the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to uphold professional standards. You must be in suitable employment to complete this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in dental laboratory work.
  • You'll learn how to complete lab work and support dentists.
  • You'll build knowledge across all areas of dental technology.
  • You'll apply academic learning directly to your workplace.
  • You'll use digital dental technology and specialist equipment.
  • You'll develop the skills needed to work as a registered dental technician.

How you will learn

You'll study one day a week at the Preston campus or online, and spend the rest of your time gaining experience in a dental workplace. Teaching is delivered by a team of academics, dental technicians, and clinical dental technicians. Assessment combines academic study with applied workplace learning throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University of Lancashire Preston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dental technician, creates dental appliances in a registered laboratory.
  • Clinical dental technician, provides dentures directly to patients.
  • Dental laboratory technician, supports a dental practice with lab work.
  • Dental technology specialist, focuses on digital or advanced prosthetics.

What you could study next

  • GDC registration as a dental technician, the required step to practise professionally in the UK.
  • BSc in Dental Technology, for those wanting to deepen academic and clinical knowledge.
  • Clinical Dental Technician qualification, if you want to work directly with patients.
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