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 SHBBBOS004, 'Provide aromatherapy massages'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Provide aromatherapy massages' 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
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish client priorities. | 1.1 Access and review client treatment plan if available. 1.2 Discuss aromatherapy massage requirements and lifestyle factors with client to identify treatment priorities. 1.3 Review client medical history, medications and obtain medical approval prior to treatment as required. 1.4 Assess client skin condition and possible adverse reactions and discuss with client. 1.5 Identify contraindications to aromatherapy massage and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.6 Assess suitability of aromatherapy massage and capacity of massage movements to meet client requirements. |
2. Design and recommend aromatherapy treatment. | 2.1 Design proposed treatment for a single or series of treatments including the selection of aromatic oils to maximise outcomes for client and minimise damage to skin. 2.2 Discuss benefits and potential adverse effects of selected blended oils and treatment sequence with client. 2.3 Explain recommendations for duration, frequency and treatment costs. 2.4 Modify treatment plan, record updates and obtain client consent. |
3. Prepare for aromatherapy massage. | 3.1 Check readiness of treatment area and availability of equipment. 3.2 Prepare client and blended oils based on agreed treatment plan. 3.3 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process. |
4. Provide massage treatment. | 4.1 Apply blended oils and massage sequence to client according to treatment plan. 4.2 Position self and client to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 4.3 Vary massage routine to suit treatment objectives and in response to client reactions. 4.4 Ensure client comfort and modesty throughout treatment. 4.5 Allow post treatment recovery time in a relaxing environment. |
5. Review massage treatment and provide post treatment advice. | 5.1 Evaluate aromatherapy massage treatment with client. 5.2 Record outcomes of treatment on client treatment plan. 5.3 Manage client expectations of potential outcomes. 5.4 Recommend home care, lifestyle changes, products and future treatments to improve health and appearance of skin. 5.5 Update client treatment plan and rebook client as required. |
6. Clean treatment area. | 6.1 Remove used linen and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 6.2 Store aromatherapy oils to ensure longevity. 6.3 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 6.4 Dispose of general waste to minimise negative environmental impacts and according to organisational policies and procedures. |