Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda

Qualification
National Code:
HLT62615
State Code:
AWK2
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
06/08/2015
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1615
Duration
6 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 22/12/2025 Current Approved
4.00 08/04/2022 Replaced Approved
3.00 24/12/2020 Replaced Approved
2.00 08/12/2015 Replaced Approved
1.00 06/08/2015 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of Ayurvedic practitioners who possess well developed cognitive and communication skills plus specialised knowledge of Ayurvedic medicine that allows them to formulate responses to specific therapeutic needs. Practitioners at this level may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed 400 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
 
There are 400 minimum work placement hours required for this unit.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twenty five (25)
- Twenty one (21) core units
- Four (4) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the Business Management group below
- up to three (3) units from the electives listed below, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Units of competency that contain mandatory work placement requirements are identified within the specific Qualification Packaging Rules and Units of Competency on the training.gov.au (TGA) website
1. Core Units

These units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVB17 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 50 Unit of competency
AVA61 HLTAYV001 Develop Ayurvedic practice 80 Unit of competency
AVA55 HLTAYV007 Diagnose conditions within an Ayurvedic framework 40 Unit of competency
AVB45 CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system 30 Unit of competency
AVC28 CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships 30 Unit of competency
AVA60 HLTAYV002 Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments 135 Unit of competency
AVB80 CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance 70 Unit of competency
AVA30 HLTINF004 Manage the prevention and control of infection 30 Unit of competency
WG741 HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety 40 Unit of competency
AVA53 HLTAYV012 Monitor and evaluate Ayurvedic treatments 110 Unit of competency
AVA50 HLTAYV011 Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines - dravyaguna 40 Unit of competency
AVA57 HLTAYV005 Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition 80 Unit of competency
AVA59 HLTAYV003 Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies 140 Unit of competency
AVA58 HLTAYV004 Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice 80 Unit of competency
AVA54 HLTAYV008 Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies 50 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AVA52 HLTAYV009 Provide therapeutic Ayurvedic nutritional advice 140 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVA51 HLTAYV010 Select and advise on Ayurvedic medicines - dravyaguna 140 Unit of competency
AVA56 HLTAYV006 Take cases within Ayurvedic framework 40 Unit of competency
AVC09 CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people 30 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units - Business Management

At least one (1) unit must be completed from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCE80 BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures 40 Unit of competency
OCF11 BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
OCG11 BSBESB404 Market new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
3. Other Electives

Up to three (3) units must be completed from this group.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
OEO47 HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs 90 Unit of competency
OBP25 HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
OEO65 HLTMSG009 Develop massage practice 40 Unit of competency
OEH25 CHCCCS038 Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support 125 Unit of competency
AVA33 HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet 45 Unit of competency
OEO34 HLTMSG011 Provide massage treatments 120 Unit of competency
AVB50 CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice 40 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J116 HLT60712 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification
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Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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