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

HLTTCM001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTTCM001 - Develop Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage practice
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) remedial massage 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 TCM to others.This unit applies to TCM remedial massage 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. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

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 TCM massage practice
  • Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of TCM remedial massage
  • Evaluate the TCM remedial massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues
  • Compare and contrast TCM, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice
       
Element: Represent the TCM framework
  • Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
  • Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of TCM remedial massage
  • Communicate information about TCM remedial massage 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 TCM remedial massage practice
  • 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 TCM massage 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 TCM massage practice

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of TCM remedial massage

1.2 Evaluate the TCM remedial massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues

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

2. Represent the TCM framework

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of TCM remedial massage

2.3 Communicate information about TCM remedial massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

3. Determine requirements for sustainable TCM massage 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 TCM remedial massage practice

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:

reviewed and reflected on information from a range of sources about TCM remedial massage practice

evaluated and articulated requirements for sustainable TCM remedial massage practice

communicated key messages about TCM remedial massage to meet the information needs of at least three different individuals or groups

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

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 TCM:

historical development

central philosophies

meridians and meridian therapy

yin and yang

five elements

Qi, blood, body fluid and body essence

five zang and six fu organs system

aetiology - six pathogenic factors and seven emotions

mechanism of TCM diseases

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

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

TCM remedial massage system of treatment and effects of application to the body surface

different styles of treatments and their key features and purpose

relaxation

tonification

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

gua sha

cupping

acupuncture

moxibustion

place of TCM in relation to allied health services

professional networks and industry bodies

different models of professional 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 TCM massage practice

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of TCM remedial massage

1.2 Evaluate the TCM remedial massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues

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

2. Represent the TCM framework

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of TCM remedial massage

2.3 Communicate information about TCM remedial massage at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

3. Determine requirements for sustainable TCM massage 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 TCM remedial massage practice

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

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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 central philosophies of TCM remedial massage 
Evaluate the TCM remedial massage system of treatment and its application to current health issues 
Compare and contrast TCM, 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 TCM remedial massage 
Communicate information about TCM remedial massage 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 TCM remedial massage practice 
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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