Develop aromatherapy products

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 HLTARO404B, 'Develop aromatherapy products'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop aromatherapy products' 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

1. Recognise aromatic plant oils, carrier oils, additives and other mediums

1.1 Identify and prepare aromatic oils, carrier oils, additives and mediums

1.2 Oils are stored according to clinic guidelines

1.3 Care is taken to prevent contamination of oils

1.4 Oils are labelled and stored correctly

2. Prepare aromatic oil blends

2.1 Aromatic plant oils, carrier oils, additives and other mediums are selected

2.2 Prepare service area according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

2.3 Prepare equipment according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

2.4 Blend ingredients according to treatment plan or prescription, relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

2.5 Apply safe storage and labelling procedures according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

3. Develop aromatic products

3.1 Select type of product

3.2 Prepare service area according to relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

3.3 Prepare ingredients and develop product

3.4 Abide by good manufacturing guidelines

3.5 Store product appropriately

4. Control stock

4.1 Obtain required materials from acceptable sources

4.2 Keep stores well stocked according to clinic guidelines

4.3 Identify factors which have an effect on the storage of aromatic products

4.4 Store materials according to clinic guidelines


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTARO404B appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51407 - Diploma of Aromatherapy
  • HLT42707 - Certificate IV in Aromatherapy
  • HLT42712 - Certificate IV in Aromatherapy