Certificate III in Dental Assisting

About the course

This Certificate III in Dental Assisting builds practical skills for working as a dental assistant in clinical settings. You’ll train on campus in state-of-the-art facilities and develop core capabilities to support dentists and patients during routine dental procedures. The course is designed for vocational entry to the dental sector and prepares you for work-ready practice in dentistry at Certificate III level. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting dental practitioners in private practices and community dental services. Typical work involves assisting during procedures, preparing instruments and treatment rooms, supporting infection control and patient care, and handling basic administrative tasks. This Certificate III qualification supports employment as a dental assistant in dentistry-focused clinical environments. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)