Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies release 3. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies release 2. The unit HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures added to electives. |
Release 2 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 3.0. Updated title of HLTINF004. Equivalent competency outcome. |
Release 1 |
This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 2.0 and meets the requirements of the 2012 Standards for Training Packages. Change to packaging rules. Significant changes to core units. Minimum clinic requirement of 200 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of Shiatsu therapists who provide therapeutic Shiatsu treatments and other oriental therapies. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 22
- 19 core units
- 3 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below
- up to 2 units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units
CHCCOM006 |
Establish and manage client relationships |
CHCDIV001 |
Work with diverse people |
CHCLEG003 |
Manage legal and ethical compliance |
CHCPRP003 |
Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
CHCPRP005 |
Engage with health professionals and the health system |
HLTAAP002 |
Confirm physical health status |
HLTAAP003 |
Analyse and respond to client health information |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
HLTINF004 |
Manage the prevention and control of infection |
HLTSHU001 |
Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine |
HLTSHU002 |
Develop Shiatsu practice |
HLTSHU003 |
Maintain personal health and awareness for traditional oriental medicine practice |
HLTSHU004 |
Perform Shiatsu therapy health assessments |
HLTSHU005 |
Perform oriental therapies health assessments |
HLTSHU006 |
Provide Shiatsu therapy treatments |
HLTSHU007 |
Provide oriental therapies treatments |
HLTSHU008 |
Adapt Shiatsu and oriental therapies practice to meet specific needs |
HLTSHU009 |
Monitor and evaluate traditional oriental medicine treatments |
HLTWHS004 |
Manage work health and safety |
Elective units
Business Management
BSBSMB403 |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB404 |
Undertake small business planning |
BSBSMB405 |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB406 |
Manage small business finances |
Other electives
CHCAGE001 |
Facilitate the empowerment of older people |
CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
CHCDIS007 |
Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
CHCPRP002 |
Collaborate in professional practice |
HLTINFCOV001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
Qualification Mapping Information
No equivalent qualification.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705