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Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

You may start this apprenticeship at any time. You will study for 24 months.

Entry requirements

  • It is desirable that you have English and maths at grade C/4 or above or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills, although this is not essential as Level 2 Functional Skills can be delivered as part of the apprenticeship programme
  •  It is essential that you complete all vaccinations for Hepatitis B.
  • You will need to find an employer to employ you as an apprentice.
  • Please see our Apprenticeship vacancieshttps://www.barnsley.ac.uk/our-departments/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies/

 

You will achieve

Dental Nursing Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. (Standard).

Course Code

AFHSC

Course overview

The apprenticeship is ideal for those pursuing a career as a Dental Nurse. It involves providing chair-side support to the dental team, including dentists, hygienists, and technicians, across various clinical environments. The programme covers all aspects of a Dental Nurse’s responsibilities and duties, leading to a qualification that enables registration with the General Dental Council (GDC) for professional practice.

Click here for further information regarding the Standard Apprenticeship.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will will:

  • Study dental, oral anatomy, and physiology.
  • Learn respiratory, circulatory systems, and normal structures.
  • Focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Understand health factors and infectious disease prevention.
  • Explore infection control and decontamination.
  • Learn about the dental team and GDC guidelines.
  • Develop clinical skills for preparing and maintaining the clinical environment.
  • Prepare records, equipment, and resources, including dental radiography.
  • Work safely and efficiently, perform audits, and maintain equipment records.
  • Manage decontamination and infection control per guidelines.
  • Provide chair-side support during clinical procedures.
  • Prepare, mix, and handle dental materials correctly.
  • Record dental charting and oral tissue assessments.

Your assessor will make appointments for observation visits in the workplace. You will also participate in professional discussion and your employer should provide witness statements to the college assessor.

You will complete some written work but will also need access to a computer and the internet.

Progression into employment as a Dental Nurse or a Level 4 Dental Nurse Management qualification. On completion of this apprenticeship the apprentice can register with the General Dental Council as a qualified Dental Nurse.

How much does the course cost?

There is no cost to being an apprentice. All costs associated with your apprenticeship, including the cost of training and your salary, will be paid by your employer.

Extra information

For further information please contact the team on 01226 216 166 or email: apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

 

 

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 – 19 and don’t hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you’re aged 19 or above and don’t hold a a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing info@barnsley.ac.uk

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Dental Nurse Level 3 Apprenticeship

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