OSCA occupation

311232 Dental Technician

Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3112 Medical and Dental Technicians
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 2

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Official ANZSCO correspondence

ANZSCO 411213 Dental Technician Exact correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 2
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Minor group: 311 Agricultural, Health and Science Technicians
Unit group: 3112 Medical and Dental Technicians

Tasks

Creates models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by a dental practitioner
Makes replacement braces, retainers or dentures for patients using plastic, metal or ceramic materials
Crafts braces, mouthguards and plates for correcting irregular or damaged teeth
Designs, constructs and repairs ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges or dentures
Polishes and finishes braces or retainers before they are placed in a patient's mouth

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Compare OSCA 311232 with related occupations

Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code311232 Dental Technician	311231 Anaesthetic Technician	311233 Medical Laboratory Technician
Official role definition	Constructs and repairs dentures and other dental appliances.	Prepares and maintains anaesthetic equipment for operating theatres or clinics, and assists Anaesthetists during anaesthetic procedures.	Performs routine medical laboratory tests, and operates diagnostic laboratory equipment under the supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists and Pathologists.
Skill level	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2
Key tasks	Creates models of the mouth and teeth from impressions taken by a dental practitioner Makes replacement braces, retainers or dentures for patients using plastic, metal or ceramic materials Crafts braces, mouthguards and plates for correcting irregular or damaged teeth Designs, constructs and repairs ceramic restorations such as crowns, bridges or dentures	Prepares and sets up anaesthetic equipment and supplies for surgical procedures Checks and tests anaesthetic equipment to ensure proper functioning, and assists with the insertion of invasive monitoring devices Assists with the positioning and preparation of patients for surgery Assists Anaesthetists in administering anaesthesia to patients, and monitors vital signs during procedures	Prepares and stains slides and tissue sections to study the cells of blood for histological examination Performs diagnostic tests on tissues and fluids, and analyses the chemical constituents of blood, urine, faeces and tissues Tests for diseases by looking for the presence of antibodies and the products of immune response in samples Operates and maintains laboratory equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability of test results
Alternative titles	Not stated	Not stated	Medical Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technical Officer

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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