Start a career in dental assisting now
Train while you earn; start your Certificate III in Dental Assisting in 2026
Take the next step with DAPA’s HLT35021 Certificate III in Dental Assisting, with monthly intakes and training delivered entirely in your workplace.
Delivered by DAPA, Australia’s peak body for dental assistants, our workplace traineeship model gives dental assistants the opportunity to earn while they learn, develop practical skills, and gain a nationally recognised qualification while remaining employed.

