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Certificate IV in Natural Therapies
Certificate IV in Natural Therapies
Accredited course
National Code:
51273
51273
State Code:
7124
7124
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2004
Field of Education
061901 - Naturopathy
AQF Level
Certificate IV in
Nominal Hours
830
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
15/12/2003
Expiry Date
31/12/2007
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
This course has been designed in response to industry requests for training in the following areas:
Training in Natural Therapies specialist treatment modalities that are not covered in the National Health Training Package. (eg aromatherapy, reflexology, Bowen, reiki, flower remedies.)
Schedule
1.
THE RULES FOR GAINING THIS CERTIFICATE, ARE LISTED IN THE GENERAL NOTES AREA.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4955 | HLTCOM5A | Administer a practice | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5006 | HLTFA1A | Apply basic First Aid | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C4954 | HLTCOM4A | Communicate effectively with clients/patients | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5060 | HLTIN1A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C5056 | HLTHSE1A | Follow the organisation's occupational health and safety policies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4956 | HLTCOM6A | Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C4958 | HLTCOM8A | Use specific/medical terminology to communicate with client/patients, fellow workers and health prof | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5039 | HLTHIR1A | Work effectively in the health industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
STREAM A - THERAPY FRAMEWORK
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C5010 | HLTFS10A | Apply and monitor food safety requirements | 10 | Unit of competency |
| C5030 | HLTHER1A | Apply Western Herbal Medicine diagnostic framework | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C5046 | HLTHOM12A | Work within a Homeopathic framework | 60 | Unit of competency |
| 00392 | Work within an aromatherapy framework | 40 | Module |
3.
STREAM B - NATURAL SUBSTANCES
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00395 | Apply aromatherapy assessment framework | 50 | Module | |
| 55250 | Nutrition and Herbal Remedies | 60 | Module | |
| 00464 | Perform an aromatherapy assessment (Part 1 of 2) | 50 | Module | |
| 00465 | Perform an aromatherapy assessment (Part 2 of 2) | 50 | Module | |
| 00396 | Plan the aromatherapy treatment strategy | 50 | Module | |
| 00462 | Prepare aromatherapy products (Part 1 of 2) | 60 | Module | |
| 00463 | Prepare aromatherapy products (Part 2 of 2) | 60 | Module | |
| 00466 | Provide aromatherapy treatment (Part 1 of 4) | 50 | Module | |
| 00467 | Provide aromatherapy treatment (Part 2 of 4) | 50 | Module | |
| 00468 | Provide aromatherapy treatment (Part 3 of 4) | 50 | Module | |
| 00469 | Provide aromatherapy treatment (Part 4 of 4) | 50 | Module | |
| N0346 | WRRSS.16A | Recommend health and nutritional products and services | 36 | Unit of competency |
4.
STREAM C - BODYWORK
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62259 | Anatomy and Physiology for Masseurs | 51 | Module | |
| 55243 | Care of the Body - Preventative Measures | 30 | Module | |
| 48851 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology | 51 | Module | |
| N0314 | WRB28A | Provide aesthetic aromatherapy massage | 50 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7046 | 50892 | Certificate IV in Natural Therapies | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
TO RECEIVE THEIR CERTIFICATE, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE 15 UNITS, CONSISTING OF:
- all 8 core units
- at least one unit from Stream A (therapy framework)
- at least four units from the remaining elective Streams - either Stream B (natural substances) or Stream C (bodywork).
- two unit from any combination of elective streams.
1. This course is the copyright of Challenger TAFE.
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51273.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:
Tim Delaney
Manager
Curriculum Services
Challenger TAFE
15 Grosvenor Street
BEACONSFIELD WA 6162
Ph: (08) 9239 8384
4. This course was entered onto STARS on 14 January 2004.
- all 8 core units
- at least one unit from Stream A (therapy framework)
- at least four units from the remaining elective Streams - either Stream B (natural substances) or Stream C (bodywork).
- two unit from any combination of elective streams.
1. This course is the copyright of Challenger TAFE.
2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51273.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from:
Tim Delaney
Manager
Curriculum Services
Challenger TAFE
15 Grosvenor Street
BEACONSFIELD WA 6162
Ph: (08) 9239 8384
4. This course was entered onto STARS on 14 January 2004.
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