Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:21 AM AWST

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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies

Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies

Qualification
National Code:
HLT50212
State Code:
J100
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
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
1200
Duration
3 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 provides the skills required for competence in shiatsu therapy and links these skills to the wider oriental therapies framework. It also covers the provision of shiatsu treatment to clients with specific needs such as women and children.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Shiatsu therapist
Shiatsu practitioner

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty two (22) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- twenty two (22) core units, comprising thirteen (13) common units and nine (9) specialisation units
1. Core Units

All twenty two (22) 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
D8492 HLTSHU501C Apply oriental therapies assessment framework 85 Unit of competency
D8500 HLTSHU511C Apply shiatsu therapy assessment framework 85 Unit of competency
D5821 HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients 30 Unit of competency
D8306 HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D5762 HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status 50 Unit of competency
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D5826 HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise 40 Unit of competency
D8287 HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements 30 Unit of competency
WD167 HLTHIR501C Maintain an effective health work environment 20 Unit of competency
D8498 HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility 85 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
D8499 HLTSHU510C Perform shiatsu therapy health assessment 90 Unit of competency
D8493 HLTSHU504C Plan the shiatsu therapy treatment 85 Unit of competency
D8494 HLTSHU505C Provide oriental therapies treatment 90 Unit of competency
D8496 HLTSHU507C Provide shiatsu therapy treatment 85 Unit of competency
WD280 HLTSHU506D Provide specific shiatsu therapy assessment and care 90 Unit of competency
D2630 CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
WD084 HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively 20 Unit of competency
WD282 HLTSHU508D Work within a shiatsu framework 85 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D086 HLT50207 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN0 HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information