Work within a massage framework

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 HLTREM401D, 'Work within a massage framework'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Work within a massage framework' 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. Demonstrate commitment to the central philosophies of massage practice

1.1 Provide definition of massage and the massage system of treatment

1.2 Provide an overview of the historical development of massage

1.3 Identify and explain massage principles

1.4 Draw upon massage philosophy to interpret health issues

2. Identify and describe the principles and practices of massage

2.1 Identify and describe major methods of treatment used in massage

2.2 Identify and describe other complementary therapies used in massage

2.3 Identify and describe massage assessment techniques

3. Develop knowledge of complementary therapies

3.1 Provide information on other complementary therapies

3.2 Explain similarities and differences between physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic therapy and massage therapy

3.3 Describe the characteristics between the allopathic and naturopathic approaches to treatment

3.4 Identify the relationship between therapies

4. Represent massage framework to the community

4.1 Explain the practices and principles of massage in an easily understood way in a one-to-one and group setting

4.2 Clarify enquiries and provide appropriate information

4.3 Make requests for client to bring relevant data to the consultation

4.4 Discuss alternative sources of information/advice are discussed

5. Work within clinic and regulation guidelines

5.1 Access and follow clinic guidelines

5.2 Access and follow legal and regulatory guidelines

5.3 Undertake relevant documentation


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTREM401D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT51712 - Diploma of Reflexology
  • HLT60512 - Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
  • HLT40312 - Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice