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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
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HLT52215
You have spent years mastering the art of Shiatsu and the complexities of Oriental medicine. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for your expertise. Register your interest to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of Shiatsu therapists who provide therapeutic Shiatsu treatments and other oriental therapies. Practitioners may be self-employed as independent practitioners or work in a larger health service.To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 200 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of units of competency.
Qualification Code
HLT52215
Training Package
HLT — Health
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
22 (19 core + 3 elective)
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no entry requirements.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Shiatsu Therapist | Provide therapeutic Shiatsu treatments by assessing client health through observation and the wider oriental therapies framework. |
| Shiatsu Practitioner | Manage an independent practice or work within larger health services to deliver specialised oriental therapy treatments. |
Work Placement
IMPORTANTTo achieve this qualification, national standards require at least 200 hours of documented work in a clinical environment. For RPL candidates, your prior professional experience can often satisfy this requirement, provided it can be verified through third-party reports and workplace evidence.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing clinical experience
- ✓Position descriptions from health services
- ✓Evidence of self-employment or clinic management
Clinical Assessments
- ✓De-identified client health assessments
- ✓Records of physical health status reviews
- ✓Treatment plans based on Oriental medicine frameworks
Treatment Delivery
- ✓Logs of Shiatsu therapy treatments provided
- ✓Case studies reflecting adaptations for specific needs
- ✓Evidence of monitoring and evaluating treatment outcomes
Professional Standards
- ✓Infection control and WHS management protocols
- ✓Evidence of managing legal and ethical compliance
- ✓Records of professional development and self-reflection
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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