Dental Prosthetist -ANZSCO : 411212

Major Group: 4 – Community and Personal Service Workers | Sub-Major Group: 41 – Health and Welfare Support Workers | Minor Group: 411 – Health and Welfare Support Workers | Unit Group: 4112 – Dental Hygienists, Technicians and Therapists

Description: Designs, constructs, repairs and fits dentures and mouthguards. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level 2 : Occupations at Skill Level 2 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

– NZ Register Diploma or 

– AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma.

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• Clinical Dental Technician

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.