Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

HLTSHU002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop Shiatsu practice

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTSHU002 - Develop Shiatsu practice
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of Shiatsu practice, evaluate what makes a sustainable practice and then to develop an approach to own practice. It also includes the ability to communicate key information about Shiatsu to others.This unit applies to Shiatsu therapists.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 environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources

modelling of industry operating conditions and contingencies

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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: Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice
  • Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu
  • Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues
  • Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
       
Element: Represent the Shiatsu framework
  • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
  • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy
  • Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs
       
Element:
  • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
  • Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
  • Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice
       
Element: Develop approach to own practice
  • Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
  • Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu
  • Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
  • Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
  • Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals
       
Element: Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice
  • Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
  • Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
  • Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice
       


Evidence Required

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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. Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu

1.2 Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues

1.3 Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice

2. Represent the Shiatsu framework

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy

2.3 Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

3. Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice

3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice

3.3 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice

4. Develop approach to own practice

4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations

4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu

4.3 Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances

4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research

4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

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:

used critical thinking skills to:

review and reflect on information from a range of sources about Shiatsu practice

evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

communicated key messages about Shiatsu therapy to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups

developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of Shiatsu

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:

philosophies and principles of Shiatsu:

historical development of Shiatsu

central philosophies:

meridians and meridian therapy

yin and yang

ki, kyo and jitsu

hara

importance of personal health strategy

philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies:

rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease

vitalistic, empirical approach to health

key features of qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in Shiatsu

nature of the dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape

Shiatsu system of treatment and effects of Shiatsu application to the body surface

different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose:

stretching, posture and exercise techniques

elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques for whole body treatment

meridian stretching techniques

hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion

lifestyle and dietary advice

relaxation and breathing techniques

meditation

key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with Shiatsu, including:

Traditional Chinese Massage

acupuncture

place of Shiatsu in relation to allied health services

professional Shiatsu networks and industry bodies

different models of professional Shiatsu practice and their key features:

sole practitioners

employment opportunities

components of sustainable practice:

economic – opportunities and viability

environmental

human – personal health, professional development

social responsibility

legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice:

children in the workplace

codes of conduct

continuing professional education

discrimination

dignity of risk

duty of care

human rights

informed consent

insurance requirements

mandatory reporting

practitioner/client boundaries

privacy, confidentiality and disclosure

records management

work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations

work health and safety

Submission Requirements

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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. Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu

1.2 Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues

1.3 Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice

2. Represent the Shiatsu framework

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy

2.3 Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

3. Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

3.1 Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice

3.2 Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice

3.3 Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice

4. Develop approach to own practice

4.1 Reflect on professional goals and aspirations

4.2 Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu

4.3 Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances

4.4 Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research

4.5 Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

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
 
Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu 
Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues 
Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice 
Determine information needs of different individuals and groups 
Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy 
Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs 
Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice 
Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice 
Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice 
Reflect on professional goals and aspirations 
Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu 
Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances 
Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research 
Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals 
Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice 
Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice 
Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice 

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