Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
HLT60507
D105
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2011 | 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
26 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:- 24 core units, comprising 12 common units and 12 specialisation units
- 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. Common and Specialisation Core Units
All twenty four (24) units must be completed
2. Homoeopathy Electives
Note: Both electives must be selected to provide and manage acute homoeopathic treatment
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D8356 | HLTNAT604C | Provide acute homeopathic treatment | 120 | Unit of competency |
| D8298 | HLTHOM612C | Work within a homeopathic framework | 60 | Unit of competency |
3. Massage electives
Note: Selection of 2 electives is required for this qualification
Selection of all 5 massage electives below would result in an additional qualification: HLT40307 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
| 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 |
| D8475 | HLTREM401C | Work within a massage framework | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C442 | HLT60502 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J114 | HLT60512 | Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST).
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the VET Teaching & Learning Directorate of the WA Department of Education & Training on 22 October 2007.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
