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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Foundation Degree Dental Technology
The Foundation Degree Dental Technology aims to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study.The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances.The course is available on a part-time basis. The part-time course is studied over 3 academic years, and students are typically timetabled for one day per week. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement. These work placements are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements.The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Foundation Degree Dental Technology
The Foundation Degree Dental Technology aims to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study.The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances.The course is available on a part-time basis. The part-time course is studied over 3 academic years, and students are typically timetabled for one day per week. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement. These work placements are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements.The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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University Centre
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College Main Site
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Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2024 and July 2025)
This qualification is for those who wish to work as a dental nurse or trainee dental nurse and who wish to obtain a dental nursing qualification leading to GDC registration. The Dental Nurse role complements the role of other dental professionals. One of the primary roles is to provide chair side support to dental professionals and deliver a high level of patient care.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Dental Technician - Level 5 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The structure of the course meets the requirements of the Level 5 Dental Technician (Integrated) Higher Apprenticeship standard. Alongside the development of knowledge, skills, and behaviours in the workplace, this apprenticeship also involves study for a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology. The aim of the Foundation Degree Dental Technology is to produce competent technicians that are able to apply for registration as Dental Technicians with the General Dental Council (GDC) upon successful completion of the programme. Throughout their studies, students should develop the knowledge, practical, intellectual, and behavioural skills necessary for a career in Dental Technology, as well as the potential to progress onto higher learning and/or senior roles. Students completing the course could go on to pursue careers as registered Dental Technicians in a range of NHS and commercial laboratory based organisations, or choose to progress into further study. The course has been designed with the input of employers and other stakeholders to meet the needs of the industry. The course is made up of nine modules that are designed to link the theoretical knowledge of anatomy, materials, legislation, and appliance design to the practical skills required to produce fit for purpose dental appliances. The course is delivered on a part-time basis. Students will be timetabled for 1 day of study per week for a period of 3 years. On top of this, students will undertake two 30 credit 'Employment Development' modules during their time on the programme, each requiring at least 150 hours of work placement (which, for apprentice learners, can be their time in the workplace). These modules are an essential part of the learning in the foundation degree. The teaching and learning on other modules will be linked to the skills and behaviours that will be learned and developed in the work placements. The timetabled sessions for this programme will be delivered in a blended way - some sessions will require in-person attendance at Yeovil College, and some will be delivered via live, synchronous, online delivery (e.g. via Microsoft Teams). Applicants should be aware that the split of face-to-face and online delivery is determined by the content of each module and its split of practical and theoretical skills. This means that students' timetables will dictate which weeks they need to be on-site and which weeks will be delivered online - students would not be able to choose their own attendance pattern. Over the entirety of the programme, approximately half of timetabled sessions will be delivered on-campus, and half will be via live online sessions.
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Laboratory Technician (Digital Dental) - Level 3 Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2025 and July 2026)
The level 3 laboratory technician apprenticeship (dental) is a new and innovate apprenticeship for those new the dental technician profession. This apprenticeship will not only embrace some of the traditional craft skills of a dental technician a such as casting models, making a range of dentures, crowns and bridges, but also will develop an individual’s skills in the fast-moving world of digital dentistry. This not only includes scanning, computer aided design, 3D printing and milling a range of dental appliances, as well as skills training the apprenticeship will also provide much needed knowledge and understanding of the dental technician of the future will need to build their career. Much of the learning will take in Yeovil colleges brand new, state of art “digital dental laboratory”, developing vital skills that can be taken back to and used in the workplace.
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