Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Reflexology

Diploma of Reflexology

Qualification
National Code:
HLT52515
State Code:
AWK7
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
1060
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
22/12/2025
VET Act Conditions
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 reflexologists who provide reflexology for relaxation and therapeutic treatments to address specific needs and health concerns. 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 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
 
There are 120 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 one (21)
- Fifteen (15) 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.

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
AUZ84 HLTREF005 Adapt reflexology treatments to meet specific needs 90 Unit of competency
AVB17 HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information 50 Unit of competency
AUZ88 HLTREF001 Develop reflexology practice 20 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
AUZ83 HLTREF006 Monitor and evaluate reflexology treatments 40 Unit of competency
AUZ87 HLTREF003 Perform reflexology health assessments 100 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
AUZ85 HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation 55 Unit of competency
AUZ86 HLTREF004 Provide therapeutic reflexology treatments 110 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.

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 five (5) 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
OEO47 HLTMSG010 Assess client massage needs 90 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
AVA76 HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice 100 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
AVA73 HLTARO002 Source and prepare aromatherapy products 50 Unit of competency
OEH29 CHCCCS037 Visit client residence 60 Unit of competency
AVB69 CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues 50 Unit of competency
AUZ82 HLTSHU001 Work within a framework of traditional oriental medicine 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J109 HLT51712 Diploma of Reflexology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

N/A

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information