취업 Re:캐나다에서 치기공이라는 직업에 관해 문의합니다.. - Dental Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers

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안녕하세요,

캐나다에서의 치기공 관련 질문이 있어서요.. RDT registered dental technician 에 관하여 궁금한 점이 있습니다.

프로그램이나 학교 정보에 관해서는 대략적으로 알아보았는데.. 제가 궁금한것은

졸업후 치기공사의 대략적인 연봉은 얼마나 되나요?

수입이 좋다는 이야기만 어렴풋이 있을뿐 연봉선이 얼마나 되는지 알고싶습니다. 아는분 혹시 계시나요?

인터넷으로 찾아봐도 영 찾기가 힘들어요. ㅠㅠ

그리고 그냥 회사에 경력없이 취업하는것 말고..

정부인가 학교를 마치고 (조지브라운이라든지.. 3군데인가 4군데 있더라구요) 라이센스 따고 취업할 경우 (RDT) 초봉이라든지..

조금 구체적인 수입을 알고싶어서요.

듣기로는 한국분들도 많이 종사하고 계시다던데.. 이야기만 들었을뿐 어디 조언을 들을만한 곳이 없네요. ㅠㅠ

이민관련 커뮤니티에 여쭈어 보아야, 실제로 이 직종에 종사하시는 분 조언도 들을수 있지 않을까 하는 바람에.. ^^;;

아시는분.. 도움을 부탁드립니다.

아참. 그리고 사람들이 흔히 말하는 돈을 잘 번다, 연봉이 세다 라고 말하는 직업군들은..

그 높은 수입이라 정의 내릴수 있는 연봉은 어느정도를 말하는건가요?

정~말 궁금합니다. 그리고 절실합니다 >.<

참고로, 해당 프로그램에 어드미션을 받아놓은 상태입니다. 어드미션을 confirm‎!! 하기전에 알아보아야 할것들이 많은데.. ㅠㅠ

도와주세요..

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Dental Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers

Nature of the Work

Dental technicians design, construct, alter or repair dentures, bridgework, crowns and other dental prosthetic and restorative/orthodontic devices. These devices are prescribed by dentists, orthodontists and denturists. Dental technician supervisors are also included in this group.

Dental laboratory bench workers assist dental technicians in preparing and fabricating dentures and other dental devices.

Dental technicians and laboratory bench workers are employed in commercial dental laboratories. Some dental technicians own their private laboratories.

Technical note: In data provided by Statistics Canada and reported here in Work Futures, NOC (National Occupation Classification) occupations 3223 (Dental Technician) and 3412 (Dental Laboratory Technician) are combined to form SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) occupation 3220 (Dental Technicians and Laboratory Bench Workers). For more information, see the Technical Notes Appendix.

Main Duties

Dental technicians have the knowledge and experience to design, fabricate, modify and repair a series of dental devices. Their work is based on the prescriptions of dentists and denturists. These devices include complete or partial dentures, crowns, inlays, onlays, posts and cores, bridges and dental ceramics, and appliances used in orthodontics.

Dental laboratory bench workers assist dental technicians in performing such duties. For example, they prepare plaster models and moulds from dental impressions, prepare wax bite-blocks and impression trays, and cast gold or metal alloys for bridges and denture bases. They pack plastic material in moulds to form full or partial dentures. They also mould wax over denture models to form full contours of artificial gums, or make orthodontic bands from gold, silver, stainless steel or other metals. When the framework of dentures is finished, they polish and colour dentures to obtain a natural finish.

Both dental technicians and laboratory bench workers operate equipment and instruments, maintain clean working conditions in the laboratory and follow appropriate safety and first-aid guidelines, especially through practice of infection control procedures.

dental technicians (3223 ):

• dental technician
• dental technician supervisor

Education & Training

For complete program information on public post-secondary education in B.C. go to Education Planner (http://www.educationplanner.bc.ca).

Working Conditions

Working conditions vary depending on the type of laboratory, position held and the individual qualifications. Dental laboratories are usually well-ventilated and comfortable.

Workers in this occupational group do not work directly on patients. Instead they receive orders from dentists, orthodontists and denturists. Dental technicians work either independently or in a team.

Each fabricated appliance is different from the others. A great deal of expertise is required and workers in this occupation must keep up with technological advances.

Dental technicians and laboratory bench workers usually work a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday. Sometimes overtime is required if a certain prosthetic device has to be made to meet a deadline.

The work has potential hazards. For example, there is constant strain on eyesight from the detailed work required, and there may be exposure to a variety of harmful fumes, gases and dusts. Strict guidelines that must be followed to avoid contact with potentially infectious material that arrives from dental clinics.

The average annual earnings for dental technicians and laboratories bench workers in B.C. in 2000 were $34,000. Full-time, full-year workers earned an annual average $40,700, about the same as the average for all occupations in B.C. The respective all-occupation averages in the province in 2000 were $32,100 and $44,200. Earnings vary, depending on skills and experience. For those who own their own businesses, income also depends on their reputations.

This is a very small occupational group. The employment level in 2001 was estimated at 570, down slightly from 630 in 1990. More dental technologists, technicians and laboratory bench workers are self-employed, compared to the average for all occupations in the province. Most workers in this occupation work full-time and more than two-thirds of them work year round. This higher than average proportion suggests there is a steady demand for dental laboratory workers.

The unemployment rate is lower among this occupational group than the average for the overall workforce. Employment demand is generally not affected by business conditions and the work is not considered seasonal.

Almost two-thirds of dental technicians and dental laboratory bench workers are in manufacturing, and one-third (33%) are in health care and social assistance services. Geographically, these workers are located according to the overall provincial workforce distribution but with a higher than average proportion (73%) in the Lower Mainland. They are under-represented in Northern B.C. (4%) and in the Southern Interior (9%).

There is a higher than average proportion of male workers in this occupation. Women are fairly well represented in this occupational group, at 38%. A higher than average proportion of workers in this occupation are between the ages of 35 and 54. Only one in five of these workers is younger than 35, compared to the workforce average of 35%. About one-third of these workers are 55 or older, compared to the all-occupation average of 22%. Fewer young workers in this occupational group suggests that opportunities for entering this occupation will be good.

Employment Prospects

According to the Canadian Occupational Projections System (COPS), employment for dental technicians and laboratory bench workers is projected to grow at an average rate of 0.9% per year through to 2011, which is slower than the average for all occupations in B.C. This is a very small occupational group and the total number of job openings between 2001 and 2011 is estimated at only 170, or an average of 17 openings per year. Close to one-third of total openings are expected to result from population growth and the remaining two-thirds will be due to retirements. These are fairly stable occupations, so turnover will generate few openings.

This occupational group has experienced limited growth over the past decade. COPS projects that the steady demand for the dental devices and appliances provided by workers in this occupational group will continue in the near future.

Several factors affect the demand for dental technicians and laboratory workers. As the population gradually ages and more people want to keep their teeth longer, the demand for corrective dental care, particularly in the restorative field will increase. This should provide continuing employment opportunities for dental technicians and laboratory bench workers.

Technological advancements and the use of new materials and procedures may also provide new business and employment opportunities. For example, cosmetic prosthesis, which uses white composite fillings to replace older or less attractive ones, may become more popular. There is currently only a limited clientele for this service, as cosmetic procedures are expensive and are not usually covered by extended health insurance.

The use of fluoride and other effective preventive treatments have reduced the incidence of cavities and the overall improvement in dental health of the population could limit employment growth. The

growing awareness of preventive dental care by the public, through more frequent use of dental hygiene services, also means that people will be able to keep their teeth healthy longer. Full dentures will be less common in the future and most people will need only bridges or crowns.

As the majority of dental laboratories tend to concentrate in populated areas, such as the Lower Mainland, competition for available openings is strong, especially for those new to the occupation or new to the province. Dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who are looking for jobs and experienced technicians looking for business opportunities may find more success in rural areas, particularly in Northern B.C.

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참고로 직업 타이들에 테크니션(technician)이라고 되서 돈 많이 버는 직업 많이 보지 못했습니다.

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너무 감사합니다!

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치과기공은 art & science 입니다. art:자신의 예술적 감각과 손재주 그리고 장인 정신이 필요합니다. science: 끝임없는 새로운 테크닉 발달에 부합키 위해 많은 공부를 해야 합니다.지속적 세미나를 듣는 다거나 ,져널지를 보고 세로운 기술에 많은 투자를 해야 합니다. 치과기공엔 대략 7개 분야로 세분 되는데 그중에서 자신에 적합한 분야 2-3개에 많은 시간을 기울여야 겠죠. 보통 3-5년간의 졸업후 숙련과정을 거친다면 위의 봉급보다 훨씬 많이 받지만 어디까지나 개인의 능력차가 있습니다.보통 10년차 세라미스트(하이 레벨)라면 년봉 10만불을 이상을 볼 수 있을 겁니다.