Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine

Qualification
National Code:
HLT60112
State Code:
J112
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
07/05/2012
Approved Date
06/08/2014
Stream of Study
Skilled Level (4200)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1320
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/05/2012
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/05/2012 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills needed to work at practitioner level in western herbal medicine. A substantial range of herbal medicine is included (a minimum of 130 herbs) as well as the skills required to operate a herbal dispensary.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Botanical medicine practitioner
Phytotherapist
Herbalist
Western herbal medicine practitioner
Herbal medicine practitioner

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty one (21) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- twenty one (21) core units, comprising twelve (12) common units and nine (9) specialisation units
1. Core Units

All twenty one (21) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD059 HLTAP501C Analyse health information 50 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D8271 HLTHER601C Apply western herbal medicine diagnostic framework 40 Unit of competency
D5821 HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients 30 Unit of competency
D5762 HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D5826 HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise 40 Unit of competency
WD167 HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment 20 Unit of competency
D5823 HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate 30 Unit of competency
WD085 HLTCOM503D Manage a practice 30 Unit of competency
WD181 HLTIN504D Manage the control of infection 30 Unit of competency
WD161 HLTHER602D Manage work within the western herbal medicine framework 40 Unit of competency
WD162 HLTHER603D Operate a western herbal medicine dispensary 80 Unit of competency
D8274 HLTHER604C Perform western herbal medicine health assessment 240 Unit of competency
D8275 HLTHER605C Plan the western herbal medicine treatment strategy 40 Unit of competency
WD163 HLTHER606D Prepare and dispense western herbal medicine 90 Unit of competency
D8277 HLTHER607C Provide dietary advice 40 Unit of competency
D8278 HLTHER608C Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment 260 Unit of competency
WD164 HLTHER609D Provide western herbal medicine treatment 90 Unit of competency
D2630 CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D102 HLT60107 Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information