Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
HLT60512
J114
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/05/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills needed to practise as a naturopath. Besides core common and specialisation units, a choice of electives is offered.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Naturopath
Naturopathic practitioner
Natural medicine practitioner
Natural therapist
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Twenty six (26) units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:- twenty four (24) core units, comprising twelve (12) common units and twelve (12) specialisation units
- two (2) elective units
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
- Group A electives which are required to provide and manage acute homoeopathic treatment
- Group B electives for work in massage therapy
- Units of competency to address workplace requirements and packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in Health and/or Community Services Training Packages
- Where appropriate, to address workplace requirements, units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages
1. Core Units
All twenty four (24) units must be completed.
2. Group A Provide and Manage Acute Homoeopathic Treatment
The following two (2) units must be chosen to provide and manage acute homoeopathic treatment.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8356 | HLTNAT604C | Provide acute homeopathic treatment | 120 | Unit of competency |
| WD172 | HLTHOM612D | Work within a homoeopathic framework | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Work in Massage Therapy
Two (2) of the following units may be chosen for work in massage therapy.
Note: Selection of all five (5) units would result in an additional qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8478 | HLTREM408C | Apply massage assessment framework | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D8479 | HLTREM409C | Perform massage health assessment | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D8477 | HLTREM407C | Plan massage treatment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8476 | HLTREM406C | Provide massage treatment | 150 | Unit of competency |
| WD274 | HLTREM401D | Work within a massage framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D105 | HLT60507 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships