Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:25 AM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Work within TCM remedial massage (An Mo Tui Na) framework

Work within TCM remedial massage (An Mo Tui Na) framework

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTTCM506D
State Code
D8525
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/08/2011
Field of Education
061711 - Massage Therapy
Original Release Date
02/08/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a Traditional Chinese Massage (TCM) remedial massage framework
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of TCM remedial massage
  • 1.1 Define TCM remedial massage and the TCM remedial massage system of medicine
  • 1.2 Provide an overview of the historical development of TCM remedial massage
  • 1.3 Identify and explain the central philosophies of TCM remedial massage
  • 1.4 Apply TCM remedial massage philosophy to own health practices
  • 1.5 Draw on TCM remedial massage philosophy to interpret health issues
2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of TCM remedial massage
  • 2.1 Identify and describe TCM remedial massage assessment techniques
  • 2.2 Identify and describe major methods of treatment used in TCM remedial massage
  • 2.3 Identify and describe other complementary therapies used in TCM remedial massage
3. Develop knowledge of complementary therapies
  • 3.1 Provide information on other complementary therapies
  • 3.2 Identify the relationship between therapies
4. Represent TCM remedial massage framework to the community
  • 4.1 Explain practices and principles of TCM remedial massage in an easily understood way in a one-to-one and group setting
  • 4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information
  • 4.3 Make requests for clients to bring relevant data to the consultation
  • 4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/advice with the client
5. Work within clinic and regulation guidelines
  • 5.1 Access and follow clinic guidelines
  • 5.2 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines
  • 5.3 Undertake relevant documentation
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C5140 HLTTCM6A Work within a TCM Remedial Massage (An Mo Tui Na) framework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD299 HLTTCM506E Work within TCM remedial massage (An Mo Tui Na) framework Unit of competency