Accreditation Information
(see National Database of Accredited Qualifications)
QAN Number: 500/1207/1

NQF Level: Level 3
Guided Learning Hours: 360

Accreditation begins on 1 September 2007
Accreditation ends on 31 August 2009
Certification end date: 31 August 2012

Funding Information (see LSC Learning Aims Database)
Learning Aim Reference: 50012071
Section 96: 16-18 and 18+   Section 97: 19+

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 1 August 2008.

Registration requirements are the successful completion of the BTEC National Diploma in Dental Technology.

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 18 core units.

For more information on the registration of dental technicians please see the General Dental Council website.