Dental Nursing - Level 3 Apprenticeship
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
2 June 2028
Location
Magherafelt
Information Session Required
Yes
Dental Nurses are highly skilled professionals who deliver essential clinical and administrative support to dental practitioners and patients. In this role, individuals engage in various aspects of patient care, including sterilising and preparing instruments, mixing dental materials, and acquiring the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to provide chairside assistance. This support ensures seamless collaboration between the dental clinician and the patient. The apprenticeship qualification comprehensively covers the clinical responsibilities and duties performed by Dental Nurses.
Units include:
You will complete the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma and the Level 2 award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities as part of the full course in a weekly class and will also receive one to one support from an assessor.
Upon completing this qualification, you may pursue employment as a GDC-registered dental nurse.
Potential career pathways include:
Apprenticeships NI Level 3 is open to employees aged 16+ or those about to take up permanent paid employment within a Dental Practice, based in Northern Ireland-based company, and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week.
Applicants must have 4 GCSEs including English and Maths (or Essential Skills equivalent). If you do not have a Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy or equivalent this will be a mandatory element of the course.
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
You will complete the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma and the Level 2 award in Employment Rights and Responsibilities as part of the full course in a weekly class and will also receive one to one support from an assessor.
Upon completing this qualification, you may pursue employment as a GDC-registered dental nurse.
Dental Nurses are highly skilled professionals who deliver essential clinical and administrative support to dental practitioners and patients. In this role, individuals engage in various aspects of patient care, including sterilising and preparing instruments, mixing dental materials, and acquiring the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to provide chairside assistance. This support ensures seamless collaboration between the dental clinician and the patient. The apprenticeship qualification comprehensively covers the clinical responsibilities and duties performed by Dental Nurses.
Units include:
Potential career pathways include:
Apprenticeships NI Level 3 is open to employees aged 16+ or those about to take up permanent paid employment within a Dental Practice, based in Northern Ireland-based company, and be contracted to work a minimum of 21 hours per week.
Applicants must have 4 GCSEs including English and Maths (or Essential Skills equivalent). If you do not have a Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy, Literacy or equivalent this will be a mandatory element of the course.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.