Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 4 |
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT52315 Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy release 3. Minor change to update First Aid units of competency. |
Release 3 |
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to HLT52315 Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy 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 change to core units. Removal of entry requirements. Minimum clinic requirement of 120 hours. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of clinical aromatherapists, who provide therapeutic treatments to address a range of health issues. Practitioners may be self-employed or may work within a larger health service.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 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 = 20
- 16 core units
- 4 elective units, consisting of:
- at least 1 unit from the Business Management group below
- up to 3 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 |
HLTAAP003 |
Analyse and respond to client health information |
HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid |
HLTARO001 |
Develop aromatherapy practice |
HLTARO002 |
Source and prepare aromatherapy products |
HLTARO003 |
Perform aromatherapy health assessments |
HLTARO004 |
Provide therapeutic aromatherapy treatments |
HLTARO005 |
Provide aromatherapy massage treatments |
HLTARO006 |
Adapt aromatherapy treatments to specific needs |
HLTARO007 |
Monitor and evaluate aromatherapy treatments |
HLTINF004 |
Manage the prevention and control of infection |
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 |
CHCCCS027 |
Visit client residence |
CHCCCS001 |
Address the needs of people with chronic disease |
CHCMHS001 |
Work with people with mental health issues |
CHCPOL003 |
Research and apply evidence to practice |
CHCPRP001 |
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships |
HLTHPS010 |
Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet |
HLTINFCOV001 |
Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTMSG001 |
Develop massage practice |
HLTMSG002 |
Assess client massage needs |
HLTMSG004 |
Provide massage treatments |
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