Dental Technicians Act, 1979 (Act No. 19 of 1979)RegulationsRegistration and Training of Student Dental Technicians and Student Dental Technologists, 202014. Proficiency |
| (1) | An approved institution must determine at what stage and for what period a student dental technician, where applicable, and student dental technologist must undergo work integrated learning/practical laboratory exposure in accredited dental laboratories. |
| (2) | For the purposes of sub regulation (1) the council and the approved institution must approve and accredit any dental laboratory referred to in sub regulation (1) by a process of evaluation as determined by council from time to time, by Rule. |
| (3) | An approved institution must ensure that the proficiency acquired through work integrated learning/practical laboratory exposure and other practical work, together with academic training, is sufficient for a student dental technologist to be employed as a dental technician or dental technologist. |