Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Kinesiology

Certificate IV in Kinesiology

Qualification
National Code:
HLT42812
State Code:
J091
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
27/08/2012
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
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 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
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
- fifteen (15) core units, comprising ten (10) common units and five (5) specialisation units
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD083 HLTCOM405D Administer a practice 30 Unit of competency
WD146 HLTFA311A Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D8314 HLTKIN403B Apply kinesiology assessment framework 40 Unit of competency
WD165 HLTHIR301C 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
WD312 HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS 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
WD084 HLTCOM408D Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively 20 Unit of competency
S8083 BSBWOR203B Work effectively with others 20 Unit of competency
WD182 HLTKIN401C Work within a kinesiology framework 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D073 HLT42807 Certificate IV in Kinesiology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information