Assessment Requirements for HLTSHU002 Develop Shiatsu practice

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Assessment Requirements for HLTSHU002 Develop Shiatsu practice

Modification History

Release	Comments
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. Significant changes to the elements and performance criteria. New evidence requirements for assessment, including volume and frequency requirements. Significant change to knowledge evidence.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

used critical thinking skills to:

review and reflect on information from a range of sources about Shiatsu practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

communicated key messages about Shiatsu therapy to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of Shiatsu

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

philosophies and principles of Shiatsu:

historical development of Shiatsu

central philosophies:

meridians and meridian therapy

yin and yang

ki, kyo and jitsu

hara

importance of personal health strategy

philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies:

rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease

vitalistic, empirical approach to health

key features of qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in Shiatsu

nature of the dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape

Shiatsu system of treatment and effects of Shiatsu application to the body surface

different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose:

stretching, posture and exercise techniques

elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques for whole body treatment

meridian stretching techniques

hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion

lifestyle and dietary advice

relaxation and breathing techniques

meditation

key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with Shiatsu, including:

Traditional Chinese Massage

acupuncture

place of Shiatsu in relation to allied health services

professional Shiatsu networks and industry bodies

different models of professional Shiatsu practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

employment opportunities

components of sustainable practice:

economic – opportunities and viability

environmental

human – personal health, professional development

social responsibility

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:

children in the workplace

codes of conduct

continuing professional education

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

informed consent

insurance requirements

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

Assessment Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources

modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ced1390f-48d9-4ab0-bd50-b015e5485705