This qualification reflects the role of a dental technician responsible for construction and repair of dentures and other dental appliances including crowns, bridges, partial dentures, pre and post oral and maxillofacial surgical devices and orthodontic appliances.<br><br>Dental technicians work in dental laboratories on their own or in groups under the prescription of dentists, dental prosthetists or dental specialists.<br><br>Work Placement: There is no work placement requirement for this qualification. However some units do require assessment in the workplace a TAFE NSW teacher or assessor will attend Sydney Dental Hospital with you to carry out your assessments.