HLT60112 - Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine
This qualification covers the skills needed to work at practitioner level in western herbal medicine. A substantial range of herbal medicine is included (a minimum of 130 herbs) as well as the skills required to operate a herbal dispensary.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Botanical medicine practitioner
Phytotherapist
Herbalist
Western herbal medicine practitioner
Herbal medicine practitioner
Subjects
PACKAGING RULES
21 units of competency are required for award of this qualification, including:
21 core units, comprising 12 common units and 9 specialisation units
Core units
Common units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
CHCORG428A Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTHER608C Provide specialised western herbal medicine treatment
HLTHER609D Provide western herbal medicine treatment
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.
Pathways...
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries