Dental Decontamination and Employability Skills Study Programme

You will attend college to gain the underpinning knowledge and practical training in dental decontamination and employability skills. You will will also engage in GEM activities to develop your English and maths skills.

There is also a work placement (unpaid) which includes practical training and shadowing of qualified dental staff.

Observation of your practical skills in college and the work place will be undertaken to evidence clinical competency. There is an online exam for Decontamination knowledge.

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at learners aged 16 – 18 and is designed to help you gain some of the vital skills and experience needed to gain an apprenticeship opportunity as a dental nurse.

What will I learn?
The Dental Decontamination and Employability Skills Study Programme is made up of a number of different qualifications which include:

• Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate


• Level 2 First Aid at Work Certificate


• Level 2 Health and Safety


• Level 3 Certificate in Decontamination of Dental Instruments and Devices. Consisting of a portfolio of evidence and online exam.

What are the entry requirements?

GCSEs (grades A* – E) in English and maths. Hepatitis B vaccination (to be arranged). Applicants must be aged 16 – 18.

What can I do next?

An Advanced Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing, or Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3. Extension studies for Medical Devices Decontamination in other health care settings such as a hospital. Opportunities for employment in a practice include roles such as a Decontamination Nurse or Cross infection control responsibilities.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.