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ANZSCO 423211 · Skill Level 4

Dental Assistant — ANZSCO 423211

Dental Assistant (ANZSCO 423211) is a skilled occupation. It has 8 DAMA region signals. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.

Quick verdict

Assessing body
189 points cutoff
State nominations
0
DAMA regions
8
ILA pathway
No

Assessment requirements

DAMA Designated Area gate (skill level 4)

Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or Have at least one (1) year of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.

Qualification must be relevant to the occupation.
DAMA is employer-first: a job offer in the designated region generally precedes assessment.

Courses that lead here

193 CRICOS courses across 60 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).

CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 117373K · Certificate III
Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd
QLD
$2,800
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120054K · Certificate III
Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd
QLD
$2,800
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108837B · Certificate IV
West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd
WA
$6,050
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 094065E · Certificate III
Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd
WA
$6,500
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 113147H · Certificate III
Rural Medical Education Australia Limited
QLD
$6,561
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 090550B · Certificate III
Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd
VIC
$7,000
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 103326K · Certificate III
Signet Institute of Australia
SA
$7,000
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 115227C · Certificate III
Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd
WA
$7,000
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 116182C · Certificate III
Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd
WA
$7,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120050C · Certificate III
Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd
VIC
$7,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120051B · Certificate III
Signet Institute of Australia
SA
$7,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120057G · Certificate III
Auscare Staffing Agency Pty Ltd
WA
$7,000
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 094990A · Certificate III
West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd
WA
$7,200
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 095191B · Certificate III
TAFE Queensland
QLD
$7,300
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 103695G · Certificate III
Health Careers International Pty Ltd
VIC
$8,000
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 110219K · Certificate III
Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College Pty Ltd
VIC
$8,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120052A · Certificate III
Health Careers International Pty Ltd
VIC
$8,000
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 093198M · Certificate III
EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd
SA
$8,500
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 093200M · Certificate III
EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd
SA
$8,500
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 104582H · Certificate III
Signet Institute of Australia
SA
$8,500
NSW — 60 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 108756C
Lead College Pty Ltd$9,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120055J
Lead College Pty Ltd$9,000
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 115622C
Tred Consultants Pty Ltd$9,100
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 099231M
Tred Consultants Pty Ltd$9,300
Certificate III in Pathology Assistance
CRICOS 116560D
Kingsford Education Group Pty Ltd$9,500
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 107025B
Tred Consultants Pty Ltd$9,900
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 106805D
Charter Australia Pty Ltd$10,850
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 111346F
College of Nursing Education & Training Australia Pty Ltd$10,900
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 094262M
Technical and Further Education Commission$11,250
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CRICOS 115531F
Baptist Business College Ltd$12,000
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108534F
Technical and Further Education Commission$12,050
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CRICOS 096180G
RANSFORD COLLEGE PTY LTD$12,500
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CRICOS 116364H
AUSTRALIAN NURSING AND TRAINING SERVICES PTY LTD$12,500
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 103188D
Tred Consultants Pty Ltd$12,600
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 105561E
Lambda Education Pty Ltd$12,800
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120056H
Lambda Education Pty Ltd$12,800
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 107028K
Tred Consultants Pty Ltd$12,900
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 105560F
Lambda Education Pty Ltd$13,000
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 117528G
Go Educate Institute Pty Ltd$13,300
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 109361C
Technical and Further Education Commission$14,200
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 117529F
Go Educate Institute Pty Ltd$15,000
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CRICOS 120450J
Sydney Metropolitan International College Pty Ltd$18,700
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 098200D
Charles Institute of Technology Australia Pty Ltd$32,000
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Hospital Dentistry)
CRICOS 064373G
The University of Sydney$41,936.5
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (Pulp Biology)
CRICOS 113097B
The University of Sydney$41,966.5

Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 60 in NSW — see all via the providers.

VIC — 29 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 114416F
Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College Pty Ltd$8,500
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 106096F
Menzies Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$9,300
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 110220F
Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College Pty Ltd$9,500
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 097028G
Melbourne Polytechnic$9,850
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120048H
Melbourne Polytechnic$9,850
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 093438M
Transformations - Pathways to Competence and Developing Excellence Pty Ltd$10,070
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 095314G
Holmesglen Institute$10,460
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120047J
Holmesglen Institute$10,460
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 093193E
Health Careers International Pty Ltd$12,000
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120147E
Menzies Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$12,000
Certificate III in Pathology Collection
CRICOS 120192M
TTY Collective Pty Ltd$12,000
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
CRICOS 091830G
Education Training & Employment Australia Pty. Ltd.$12,200
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 100881
Menzies Institute of Technology Pty Ltd$29,500
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 099310A
Holmesglen Institute$45,080
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 007318K
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$71,126
Master of Research (Dental Science)
CRICOS 079645K
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$83,750
Master of Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 114365A
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$94,142
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 073116F
La Trobe University (La Trobe)$105,200
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 120131B
Deakin University (Deakin)$108,202
Master of Philosophy - Dental Science
CRICOS 061955K
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$128,084
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 073115G
The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)$147,117
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 115404B
Federation University Australia$162,885
Doctor of Clinical Science (Clinical Speech Pathology, Clinical Vision Sciences, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Counselling and Psychotherapy)
CRICOS 054041M
La Trobe University (La Trobe)$180,000
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 101264
La Trobe University (La Trobe)$209,600
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 117403J
Monash University (Monash)$230,105

Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 29 in VIC — see all via the providers.

QLD — 29 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108108B
TAFE Queensland$9,600
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
CRICOS 116284H
Rural Medical Education Australia Limited$13,000
Research Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 082504G
The University of Queensland$37,480
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 099345A
TAFE Queensland$44,000
Bachelor of Dental Technology (Honours)
CRICOS 101268
Griffith University$47,999
Study Abroad - Master of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 116761F
The University of Queensland$56,167
Study Abroad - Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 116769J
The University of Queensland$56,167
Research Exchange and Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 116770E
The University of Queensland$56,167
Bachelor of Dental Health Science (Honours)
CRICOS 101267
Griffith University$71,999
Master of Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 094390C
Griffith University$77,999
Master of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 100216
The University of Queensland$95,008
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
CRICOS 089698C
TAFE Queensland$104,820
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 076264C
Griffith University$106,858
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
CRICOS 002057M
The University of Queensland$131,898
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 111905B
University of Southern Queensland$134,400
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
CRICOS 102310D
Griffith University$134,499
Master of Speech Pathology Studies
CRICOS 111199A
The University of Queensland$135,960
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
CRICOS 100243
Griffith University$137,773
Bachelor of Dental Technology
CRICOS 094387J
Griffith University$143,773
Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
CRICOS 094388G
Griffith University$188,017
Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science)
CRICOS 100214
The University of Queensland$188,768
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 094679G
James Cook University$195,808.87
Master of Dentistry
CRICOS 094389G
Griffith University$195,858
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 082623A
The University of Queensland$208,364
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
CRICOS 094385M
Griffith University$215,773

Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 29 in QLD — see all via the providers.

WA — 27 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108836C
West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd$10,800
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 110067K
Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd$13,180
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 115484H
Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd$14,495
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 100090
West Australian Institute of Further Studies Pty Ltd$22,425
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 101102
Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd$38,700
Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Dentistry) (Paraclinical)
CRICOS 038046F
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$48,315
Master of Pathology (Thesis and Coursework)
CRICOS 096403J
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$49,673
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 033868G
Curtin University$84,877
Master of Dental Public Health and Primary Health (coursework and dissertation)
CRICOS 115049E
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$104,146
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Biological Sciences)
CRICOS 078220K
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Public Health)
CRICOS 078221J
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Paraclinical Sciences)
CRICOS 078222G
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Research (Dentistry-Biological Sciences)
CRICOS 097185F
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Research (Dentistry-Paraclinical Sciences)
CRICOS 097186E
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Research (Dentistry-Public Health)
CRICOS 097187D
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$105,946
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Clinical)
CRICOS 078219C
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$118,146
Master of Research (Dentistry-Clinical)
CRICOS 097184G
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$118,146
Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology)
CRICOS 032949D
Curtin University$144,900
Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)
CRICOS 100583
Curtin University$163,509
Bachelor of Speech Pathology Honours
CRICOS 083819C
Edith Cowan University$175,600
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 070836J
Edith Cowan University$177,010
Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Public Health)
CRICOS 037146K
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$211,892
Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Biological Sciences)
CRICOS 037147J
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$211,892
Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry) (Paraclinical Sciences)
CRICOS 037148G
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$211,892
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 068911K
The University of Western Australia (UWA)$240,819

Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 27 in WA — see all via the providers.

SA — 22 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Certificate III in Pathology
CRICOS 120049G
EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd$8,500
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 107913C
Signet Institute of Australia$10,000
Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
CRICOS 107914B
Signet Institute of Australia$10,000
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108255B
Signet Institute of Australia$12,850
Certificate III in Dental Assisting
CRICOS 108163F
EQUALS International (Aust) Pty Ltd$16,845
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 097989C
Signet Institute of Australia$34,500
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 100003
TAFE SA$47,590
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene)
CRICOS 107254M
TAFE SA$80,260
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 054304D
Flinders University$93,454
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry)
CRICOS 115991M
Adelaide University$109,800
Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours)
CRICOS 115752D
Adelaide University$116,555
Master of Philosophy (Dentistry)
CRICOS 072068F
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)$125,000
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 004716J
Flinders University$167,765
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 073617G
Flinders University$167,765
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 101865
University of South Australia (UniSA)$177,525
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 101680
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)$200,934
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
CRICOS 115759H
Adelaide University$210,147
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 088341G
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)$223,200
Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
CRICOS 115785F
Adelaide University$234,300
Doctor of Philosophy (Dentistry)
CRICOS 001417M
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)$250,000
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
CRICOS 002788J
The University of Adelaide (Adelaide)$503,579
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
CRICOS 115693K
Adelaide University$527,610
ACT — 3 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Diploma of Dental Technology
CRICOS 116922E
Bhairav Baba Pty Ltd$44,250
Master of Diagnostic Pathology
CRICOS 087837B
University of Canberra$79,630
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 094978G
University of Canberra$97,746
NT — 2 more courses
CourseProviderTuition
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 118268C
Charles Darwin University (CDU)$70,220
Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 118228M
Charles Darwin University (CDU)$143,820
TAS — 1 more course
CourseProviderTuition
Master of Speech Pathology
CRICOS 106188B
University of Tasmania (UTas)$101,372.5

Frequently asked questions

How can Dental Assistant lead to migration?

Dental Assistant (ANZSCO 423211) appears on skilled-migration data with 8 Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) region signal(s). DAMA pathways are employer-sponsored and region-specific, with requirements set locally.

What does a DAMA pathway require?

DAMA is employer-first: a job offer from an employer in the designated region generally comes before assessment. Base requirements reference qualification level and relevant experience (for this skill level: Have at least an AQF Certificate II; or Have at least one (1) year of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.). Each region sets its own occupation list and conditions.

Are the requirements on this page personal advice?

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