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Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition

Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTAYV005
State Code
AVA57
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/08/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/01/2016
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/01/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop Ayurvedic nutritional recommendations based on the outcomes of an existing Ayurvedic health assessment, and provide relevant advice, support and follow up to clients.This unit applies to Ayurvedic practitioners working with clients in a lifestyle or preventative context. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop nutritional recommendations
  • 1.1 Evaluate client assessment information and imbalances that may be addressed through nutritional changes or supplementation
  • 1.2 Identify presentations that fall outside scope of own practice and make appropriate referrals
  • 1.3 Determine Ayurvedic nutritional corrections suited to the client’s prakruti, vikruti, agni, ama and trigunnas
  • 1.4 Evaluate the influence of environmental factors on nutritional status
  • 1.5 Integrate cultural and lifestyle factors that affect individual clients
  • 1.6 Integrate Ayurvedic lifestyle corrections with nutritional recommendations
2. Offer Ayurvedic nutritional recommendations
  • 2.1 Provide clear information about recommendations, their rationale and underpinning Ayurvedic philosophy and framework to suit the individual client
  • 2.2 Use language and concepts the client understands
  • 2.3 Provide client with resources to support the recommendations, including advice on preparation and cooking of foods
  • 2.4 Discuss and agree on evaluation strategies
  • 2.5 Accurately document recommendations made
3. Follow up nutritional advice
  • 3.1 Review progress with the client based on previous advice and client feedback
  • 3.2 Identify and accurately record effects of previous advice
  • 3.3 Evaluate the need for change in advice, ongoing and/or additional nutritional adjustments
  • 3.4 Negotiate changes to the plan with the client to ensure optimal outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD074 HLTAYV404D Provide ayurvedic advice on nutrition Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWK2 HLT62615 Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda Qualification
AWJ6 HLT52615 Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Qualification