The EDAA Course
 

The EDAA course is like no other in the World. The only nationally accredited Equine Dentistry course is delivered by South West Tafe (Glenormiston Campus).
 

This full time, course has which runs for approximately 13 – 15 months, strong competition for applicants with a restricted number of places.  There is an on-campus component of approximately eight weeks, followed by 230 days of industry experience. This practical experience is organised with registered EDAA equine dentists throughout Australia. The students are supervised for a further year while working in their own practice.

 

The course delivers a nationally recognised certificate (Certificate IV in Work Practices for Equine Dental Technicians) and qualifies the graduate to register with the Equine Dental Association of Australia.

 

The objectives of the EDAA course are to enable students to:

Perform essential dental procedures

Work with veterinarians in more complex dental procedures

Offer management and husbandry advice to horse owners on dental care and related matters

Manage a small business enterprise

 

Students are tested on:

Proficiency at Equine Dental Technician Practices

Horsemanship skills

Customer management

Business Management

Professional Skills

Leadership Growth Competencies

Guidelines, rules and regulations as set by EDAA

Code of conduct

Tracking and reporting

 

Admission requirements:

Satisfactorily completed year 12 or its equivalent

Special entry may be granted to mature aged candidates or those who have reached a standard or obtained qualifications acceptable to the admissions committee.

 

Costs:

It is a full-fee with a cost of approximately $25,000 - $30,000.

A full set of tools and equipment will be required by the final practical assessment at the cost of the trainee. Travel costs during the course are the responsibility of the student

 About the course  

Dental Work Practices
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The next course is scheduled to commence in February, 2012
Closing date for applications                    22/7/2011 
Customer Service Centre for Applications  1300 648 911
Course Interviews                                             October 2011
Course Interviews (Skills recognition)    
Course Commencement  February 2012
Application forms are to be produced in duplicate with one copy to SW Tafe and the other copy to the EDAA Office at PO Box 2132, Geelong, Vic. 3220 by 22nd July 2011
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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