Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage

Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage

Qualification
National Code:
HLT52115
State Code:
AWK1
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
1175
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
08/04/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 08/04/2022 Current 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 massage therapists who provide therapeutic remedial massages according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage framework. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.


No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)
- fourteen (14) core units
- six (6) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the Business Management group below
- up to five (5) 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.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUZ62 HLTTCM004 Adapt Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice to meet specific needs 200 Unit of competency
AVB17 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 50 Unit of competency
AUZ65 HLTTCM001 Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice 100 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
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
AUZ61 HLTTCM005 Monitor and evaluate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments 55 Unit of competency
AUZ64 HLTTCM002 Perform Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage health assessments 100 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AUZ63 HLTTCM003 Provide Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage treatments 60 Unit of competency
AVB48 CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice 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.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AUH81 BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
AUL85 BSBSMB403 Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
AUH57 BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
3. Other Electives

Up to five (5) units may be selected from the electives listed below.

Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVC76 CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease 50 Unit of competency
AVB47 CHCPRP002 Collaborate in professional practice 35 Unit of competency
OBP25 HLTINFCOV001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D5602 SISSSPT307A Conduct advanced taping 30 Unit of competency
D6242 SISFFIT526A Deliver prescribed exercise to clients with musculoskeletal conditions 60 Unit of competency
AVB49 CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships 55 Unit of competency
D5608 SISSSTC402A Develop strength and conditioning programs 40 Unit of competency
AVC13 CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability 85 Unit of competency
AVD32 SISFFIT031 Implement injury prevention strategies 65 Unit of competency
AVD48 SISFFIT014 Instruct exercise to older clients 40 Unit of competency
AVD51 SISFFIT013 Instruct exercise to young people aged 13 to 17 years 50 Unit of competency
D5607 SISSSTC301A Instruct strength and conditioning techniques 60 Unit of competency
AUZ85 HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation 55 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
J099 HLT50112 Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) Qualification
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Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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