Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Kinesiology

Certificate IV in Kinesiology

Qualification
National Code:
HLT42807
State Code:
D073
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0619 - Complementary Therapies
Original TGA Release Date
25/03/2011
Approved Date
15/11/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
610
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 25/03/2011 Current Approved
Description

This qualification covers the skills needed to be an independent kinesiology practitioner who works with balancing energy through acupuncture meridians and with simple bodywork such as stimulating reflexes and muscle movements. It provides skills in kinesiology health assessment and balancing.

This qualification offers the level of skill required for independent practice. However, practitioners may also be employed either by another practitioner or within a larger health service, clinic, aged care facility, or hospital.

The intent and application of this qualification is defined within the content of the units themselves. RTOs should examine this content when determining the appropriateness of this qualification. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Kinesiology practitioner
Natural therapist

Schedule
Packaging Rules
15 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- 15 core units, comprising 10 common units and 5 specialisation units
1. Common and Specialisation Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5822 HLTCOM405C Administer a practice 30 Unit of competency
D8247 HLTFA301C Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D8314 HLTKIN403B Apply kinesiology assessment framework 40 Unit of competency
D8280 HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health 40 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
D8381 HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes 30 Unit of competency
D5823 HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate 30 Unit of competency
D8313 HLTKIN404B Perform the kinesiology health assessment 100 Unit of competency
D8312 HLTKIN402B Plan the kinesiology session 40 Unit of competency
D8315 HLTKIN405B Provide kinesiology balances 100 Unit of competency
D5825 HLTCOM408C Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively 20 Unit of competency
D1026 BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
D8311 HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework 20 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J091 HLT42812 Certificate IV in Kinesiology Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification taken from the Health Training Package HLT07 which should be consulted for a full description of requirements.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Employment and Woprkplace Relations.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from national register website at Training.gov.au.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS on 15/11/2011.
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information