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HLTAYV003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTAYV003 - Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for treatment, and then provide Ayurvedic therapeutic treatments such as abhyanga, shirodhara and kati basti.This unit applies to individuals who provide Ayurvedic massage, either as part of their work as a dedicated Ayurvedic practitioner, or in conjunction with other treatment modalities. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

Ayruvedic base, essential and herbal oils, herbal pastes and powders and equipment to process, decant, mix, stir, measure, apply, remove and dispense the same

suitable droni, massage table where these therapies may be provided

shiridhara and other snehna therapy equipment

Ayurvedic reference texts and notes on therapies and products used

modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public

clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

have at least 3 years current clinical experience working as an Ayurvedic practitioner providing services to the general public

hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents Ayurvedic practitioners

fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes
       
Element: Gather client information
  • Collect and document information about client general health according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic framework
  • Review information to inform massage approach
  • Manage information and records in a confidential and secure manner
       
Element: Prepare client, self and environment
  • Prepare the client for treatment following infection control procedures and with appropriate draping and confirm comfort levels
  • Advise client of possible physical or emotional reactions both during and after treatment
  • Access and organise appropriate equipment and materials for treatment
  • Select and safely prepare Ayurvedic massage oils, pastes and powders according to assessment
  • Check room ambience and temperature following Ayurvedic principles
  • Maintain own health through use of self care pre treatment routines
       
Element: Select and use Ayurvedic techniques and sequences
  • Determine appropriate techniques based on Ayurvedic health assessment
  • Follow therapeutic protocols according to Ayurvedic practice
  • Recognise reactions to treatment and provide appropriate response
       
Element: Finalise treatment and advise client
  • End the treatment using appropriate protocols
  • Provide client with information on recommended follow up activities
  • Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather client information

1.1 Collect and document information about client general health according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic framework

1.2 Review information to inform massage approach

1.3 Manage information and records in a confidential and secure manner

2. Prepare client, self and environment

2.1 Prepare the client for treatment following infection control procedures and with appropriate draping and confirm comfort levels

2.2 Advise client of possible physical or emotional reactions both during and after treatment

2.3 Access and organise appropriate equipment and materials for treatment

2.4 Select and safely prepare Ayurvedic massage oils, pastes and powders according to assessment

2.5 Check room ambience and temperature following Ayurvedic principles

2.6 Maintain own health through use of self care pre treatment routines

3. Select and use Ayurvedic techniques and sequences

3.1 Determine appropriate techniques based on Ayurvedic health assessment

3.2 Follow therapeutic protocols according to Ayurvedic practice

3.3 Recognise reactions to treatment and provide appropriate response

4. Finalise treatment and advise client

4.1 End the treatment using appropriate protocols

4.2 Provide client with information on recommended follow up activities

4.3 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

performed the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 200 hours of Ayurvedic client consultation work

prepared for and managed at least 25 different Ayurvedic bodywork sessions. Clients must include males and females from different stages of life

provided Ayurvedic therapeutic treatment according to the Ayurvedic framework:

obtained required client information prior to treatment

evaluated and responded appropriately to any contraindications

selected and used herbalised oils appropriate to the client

selected and used techniques and sequences according to established Ayurvedice practice, including:

abyhanga

shirodhara

kati basti

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

principles of Ayurvedic framework and therapies

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) for bodywork therapies:

codes of conduct

duty of care

infection control

informed consent

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries

working within scope of practice

presenting symptoms that require referral to a medical practitioner

work health and safety

client information required prior to relaxation treatment

stress

allergies

current prescription medication/self medication/supplementation

vikruti (inherited and congenital)

general appetite and sleep patterns

aches and pains

recent emotional/physical trauma

influence of alcohol/drugs

self care routines and when to use them:

chanting mantras

prayer

meditation

music

yoga

pranayama

factors to consider in assessment and how to respond:

age - infants, children, young adult, adults, elders

demographic

gender specific issues

physical/mental strength, gunas, vikruti

agni

dosha

vikruti (including inherited and congenital)

features of Ayuredic abhyanga

definitions

history of massage

types of massage

time, frequency and duration

types of touch e.g. heavy, light, friction

massage and constitution

fomentation, swedana

use of oils

curing oils

types of abhyanga/snehana (the application of base or medicated oil, herbal paste, decoction, herbal chooranas, ubtans and lepas to the body)

protocols for conducting Ayurvedic therapeutic techniques in relation to:

environment

equipment

massage oils and powders

protocol

client privacy

responding to client instructions

precautions to be taken in Ayurvedic massage

basic structure and function of systems and regions of the body within Ayurvedic framework:

agni, ama, vikruti, srotarodha, saptadhatu, updhatus

mental gunas (emotional states in response to stress, trauma and pain)

possible reactions and contra-indications and when to refer to a medical practitioner:

physical, emotional, mental trauma or illness

intoxication

pain

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Gather client information

1.1 Collect and document information about client general health according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic framework

1.2 Review information to inform massage approach

1.3 Manage information and records in a confidential and secure manner

2. Prepare client, self and environment

2.1 Prepare the client for treatment following infection control procedures and with appropriate draping and confirm comfort levels

2.2 Advise client of possible physical or emotional reactions both during and after treatment

2.3 Access and organise appropriate equipment and materials for treatment

2.4 Select and safely prepare Ayurvedic massage oils, pastes and powders according to assessment

2.5 Check room ambience and temperature following Ayurvedic principles

2.6 Maintain own health through use of self care pre treatment routines

3. Select and use Ayurvedic techniques and sequences

3.1 Determine appropriate techniques based on Ayurvedic health assessment

3.2 Follow therapeutic protocols according to Ayurvedic practice

3.3 Recognise reactions to treatment and provide appropriate response

4. Finalise treatment and advise client

4.1 End the treatment using appropriate protocols

4.2 Provide client with information on recommended follow up activities

4.3 Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Collect and document information about client general health according to legal requirements and Ayurvedic framework 
Review information to inform massage approach 
Manage information and records in a confidential and secure manner 
Prepare the client for treatment following infection control procedures and with appropriate draping and confirm comfort levels 
Advise client of possible physical or emotional reactions both during and after treatment 
Access and organise appropriate equipment and materials for treatment 
Select and safely prepare Ayurvedic massage oils, pastes and powders according to assessment 
Check room ambience and temperature following Ayurvedic principles 
Maintain own health through use of self care pre treatment routines 
Determine appropriate techniques based on Ayurvedic health assessment 
Follow therapeutic protocols according to Ayurvedic practice 
Recognise reactions to treatment and provide appropriate response 
End the treatment using appropriate protocols 
Provide client with information on recommended follow up activities 
Answer client queries with clarity, using appropriate language 

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