Develop aromatherapy practice

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTARO001, 'Develop aromatherapy practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop aromatherapy practice' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes

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

1. Establish foundations of aromatherapy practice

1.1 Identify, access and interpret information on central philosophies of aromatherapy practice

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

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

2. Represent the aromatherapy framework

2.1 Determine information needs of different individuals and groups

2.2 Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of aromatherapy

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

3. Determine requirements for sustainable aromatherapy practice

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

3.2 Take account of economic, environmental, human and social considerations and their impact on professional practice

3.3 Establish a personal health strategy that supports aromatherapy practice

3.4 Access, interpret and collate 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 aromatherapy

4.3 Reflect on the 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


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTARO001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT52515 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT52015 - Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • HLT42015 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
  • HLT52315 - Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy