Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
HLT52215
AWN0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 Shiatsu therapists who provide therapeutic Shiatsu treatments and other oriental therapies. 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.
There are 200 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 two (22)- Nineteen (19) core units
- Three (3) elective units, consisting of:
- at least one (1) unit from the Business Management group below
- up to two (2) 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.
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. Elective Units - Other Electives
Up to two (2) units may 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 |
| 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 |
| AVB49 | CHCPRP001 | Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEH25 | CHCCCS038 | Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support | 125 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J100 | HLT50212 | Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
N/A
Traineeships and Apprenticeships