Diploma of Kinesiology

This qualification provides competence in kinesiology practice and practitioners at this level are expected to have advanced skills in a specialised area. They may be self-employed as independent practitioners, work within a larger health service or be involved in undertaking research activities. The qualification covers the provision of kinesiology balances to clients with specific needs such as palliative care, aged care, women and children.

Workers at this level are expected to have knowledge of interactions with other treatments and skills of critical appraisal. Practitioners at this level may "dispense" vibrational medicine and may supervise other Kinesiologists. The intent and application of this qualification is defined in the content of the units of competency. RTOs should examine this detail to determine the appropriateness of this qualification.

Occupational titles for these workers may include:

Kinesiologist

Specialist kinesiology practitioner


Subjects

PACKAGING RULES

14 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:

11 core units comprising 6 common units and 5 specialisation units

3 elective units

A wide range of elective units is available, including:

Group A electives which are recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Other relevant electives listed below

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, up to 2 units of competency packaged at the level of this qualification or higher in other relevant Training Packages

Core units

Common units

add topic CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice

add topic HLTAP501B Analyse health information (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B )

add topic HLTCOM502C Develop professional expertise

add topic HLTCOM503C Manage a practice

add topic HLTHIR506C Implement and monitor compliance with legal and ethical requirements

add topic HLTSHU509C Maintain personal health and awareness as a professional responsibility

Specialisation units

add topic HLTKIN506B Perform an advanced kinesiology health assessment

add topic HLTKIN507B Plan an advanced kinesiology session

add topic HLTKIN508B Apply an advanced kinesiology assessment framework

add topic HLTKIN509B Monitor and evaluate kinesiology balances

add topic HLTNUT610B Provide basic dietary advice

The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice

All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.

Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice

Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:

add topic HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers

add topic HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people

Other relevant electives

Other elective units are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.

Recommended electives include:

add topic BSBMGT502B Manage people performance

add topic BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

add topic CHCAC318B Work effectively with older people

add topic CHCCS416A Assess and provide services for clients with complex needs

add topic CHCORG525D Recruit and coordinate volunteers

add topic CHCORG611B Lead and develop others in a community sector workplace

add topic CHCORG627B Provide mentoring support to colleagues

add topic CHCPOL403B Undertake research activities

add topic CHCPOL505B Manage research activities

add topic HLTCOM509B Provide services for people with a life challenging illness

add topic HLTCOM510B Provide services to clients with chronic diseases or conditions

add topic HLTHIR501B Maintain an effective health work environment


Pathways...

    Not Applicable


Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To gain entry into this qualification, candidates must demonstrate competence through a recognised training program or recognition process, in the following units of competency from the Certificate IV in Kinesiology:

BSBWOR203A Work effectively with others

HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status

HLTCOM404C Communicate effectively with clients

HLTCOM406C Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate

HLTCOM408C Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively

HLTFA301C Apply first aid

HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health

HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures

HLTKIN401B Work within a kinesiology framework

HLTKIN402B Plan the kinesiology session

HLTKIN403B Apply kinesiology assessment framework

HLTKIN404B Perform the kinesiology health assessment

HLTKIN405B Provide kinesiology balances

HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes


Licensing Information

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries