There is a revised specification for first teaching from 1 September 2007 - please see here.

100/1863/3
NQF Level: Level 3
Guided Learning Hours: 360

Accreditation period: 1 December 2001 to 31 August 2007
Certification end date: 31 August 2010

Funding Information (see LSC Learning Aims Database)
Learning Aim Reference: 10018633
Section 96: 16-18 and 18+   Section 97: 19+

Specification is available below and from Edexcel Publications (order code BN011699)

It should be noted that centres require approval from Edexcel before offering this qualification.

Amendment to Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology

This is additional information to the specification (September 2006) and will come into effect immediately.

Registration of Dental Technicians

Learners who are seeking employment in the dental technology sector, as a dental technician, are required to register with the General Dental Council from 1st August 2008.

Registration requirements are the successful completion of the BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology. For more information on the registration of dental technicians please see the General Dental Council website www.gdc-uk.org.

To meet the requirements of the General Dental Council for the BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology a learner must achieve a pass (or above) grade for all the eighteen core units.