Modification History
HLT07 Version 4 |
HLT07 Version5 |
Comments |
HLTAYV414C Work within an ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultants |
HLTAYV414D - Work within an ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultants |
Unit updated in V5. ISC upgrade changes to remove references to old OHS legislation and replace with references to new WHS legislation. No change to competency outcome. |
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a lifestyle consultant within an ayurvedic framework |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit may be applied in a range of health settings |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of ayurvedic practice |
1.1 Provide a definition of Ayurveda and the ayurvedic system of medicine 1.2 Outline the historical development of Ayurveda 1.3 Identify and explain the central philosophies of Ayurveda 1.4 Apply ayurvedic philosophy to own health practices 1.5 Draw on ayurvedic philosophy to interpret health issues |
2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of Ayurveda |
2.1 Identify and describe ayurvedic assessment techniques 2.2 Identify and describe major areas of advice used by ayurvedic lifestyle consultants |
3. Develop knowledge of complementary therapies |
3.1 Identify and describe the principles and practices of other healing systems 3.2 Provide information on other complementary therapies 3.3 Identify the relationship between therapies |
4. Represent ayurvedic framework to the community |
4.1 Explain the practices and principles of Ayurveda in an easily understood way in a one-to-one and group setting 4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information 4.3 Requests for clients to bring relevant data to the consultation are made 4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/advice with the client |
5. Work within clinic and regulation guidelines |
5.1 Access and follow clinic guidelines 5.2 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines 5.3 Ensure relevant documentation is taken |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit: |
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Access and equity considerations: |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment: |
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Method of assessment |
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Related units: |
This unit should be assessed in conjunction with the following related competency unit:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Definition of Ayurveda: |
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Central philosophies of Ayurveda are: |
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Appropriate assessment techniques may include: |
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Major areas of advice include: |
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Other complementary therapies may include: |
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Other healing systems my include: |
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Information on other complementary therapies may include: |
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Relationship between therapies may include: |
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Enquiries may require explanation of: |
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Appropriate information may include: |
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Clinic guidelines may include: |
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Legal and regulatory guidelines may include: |
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Relevant documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable