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Develop Shiatsu practice

Develop Shiatsu practice

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTSHU002
State Code
AUZ80
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
85
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of Shiatsu practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. It also includes the ability to communicate key information about Shiatsu to others.This unit applies to Shiatsu therapists.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. Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice
  • 1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu
  • 1.2 Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues
  • 1.3 Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
2. Represent the Shiatsu framework
  • 2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
  • 2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy
  • 2.3 Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
3. Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice
  • 3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
  • 3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
  • 3.3 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice
4. Develop approach to own practice
  • 4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
  • 4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu
  • 4.3 Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
  • 4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
  • 4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD282 HLTSHU508D Work within a shiatsu framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN0 HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Qualification