HNC/HND Dental Technology

HNC/HND Dental Technology

The HNC in Dental Technology at SCQF level 7 is designed to give candidates a breadth of knowledge in all areas of dental technology and to enable them to demonstrate technical competence.

The HND in Dental Technology at SCQF level 8 is designed to give candidates a breadth of knowledge in all areas and advanced knowledge in one specialism, combined with the transferable skills and knowledge relevant to their programme level, required by employers.

For candidates where English is not their first language it is recommended that they possess English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) level 5 or a score of 5.5 in IELTS.

These qualifications are available through colleges.

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Why deliver this qualification

The HNC and HND in Dental Technology will meet the employment needs of the dental technology sector. They are aimed at candidates who wish to further their career in dental technology.

Who does this qualification suit

The HNC and HND in Dental Technology are aimed at candidates who wish to further their career in dental technology, broaden their skill range to ensure they have the knowledge and technical competence to enable them to work within a progressive oral health care team, or work towards gaining a recognised qualification for registration with the General Dental Council (GDC). Target groups include:

  • apprentice dental technicians in relevant employment
  • candidates who have completed NQ Units for Dental Technology and wish to progress to further study
  • qualified technicians undertaking CPD or progress to further study
  • unqualified technicians who are in training and working towards gaining a qualification to enable them to seek registration

Access

Entry to the HNC and HND in Dental Technology is at the discretion of the centre. The following recommendations are for guidance only:

  • locally-devised programme of NQ Units for Dental Technology (or equivalent) at SCQF level 6
  • equivalent awards from other awarding bodies
  • appropriate work experience

Progression and employment

HNC candidates may progress to the HND in Dental Technology or employment.

HND candidates may progress into higher education, employment or self employment.

Approval

Centres with devolved authority are eligible to seek approval through their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact the Business Development Team for guidance in completing the combined CA1/SA1 form.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements as outlined in the guide to approval.

How to assess

Assessment of the underpinning knowledge for each Unit is by means of short answer testing. The practical skills are all tested under dental laboratory conditions. 

The Graded Units are project based and reflect what is expected of candidates in this occupational area. Candidates produce dental appliances from cast/model stage to completed prosthesis.

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