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Operate an aromatic medicine dispensary

Operate an aromatic medicine dispensary

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTARO607B
State Code
D5781
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
061999 - Complementary Therapies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manufacture and dispense essential oils and aromatic extracts treatments and remedies according to aromatic medicine framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify medicinal plants in their natural and dry state
  • 1.1 Recognise all poisonous aromatic plants in their natural state and as the essential oils or aromatic extracts
  • 1.2 Recognise major aromatic plants in their natural state
  • 1.3 Recognise essential oils and aromatic extracts organoleptically
  • 1.4 Describe main botanical features of the major medicinal plants
2. Manufacture aromatic medicines according to pharmacy guidelines
  • 2.1 Preserve fresh medicinal plants
  • 2.2 Store essential oils and aromatic extracts correctly
  • 2.3 Manufacture various types of aromatic medicines
3. Operate and monitor the dispensing process
  • 3.1 Ensure materials, equipment and work environment are available to meet processing and dispensing requirements
  • 3.2 Dispense raw materials according to manufacturing instructions
  • 3.3 Monitor out-of-specification product, production process and equipment performance to ensure quality standards are met
  • 3.4 Collect, treat, dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures according to organisation procedures
4. Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 4.2 Label aromatic medicines correctly
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9089 HLTARO607A Operate an aromatic medicine dispensary Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD064 HLTARO607C Operate an aromatic medicine dispensary Unit of competency
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