HLTSHU002 — Develop Shiatsu practice

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What an assessment for HLTSHU002 must cover

61 assessable components: 4 elements (14 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 43 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Establish foundations of Shiatsu practice

1.1Identify, access and interpret information on the central philosophies of Shiatsu
1.2Evaluate the Shiatsu system of treatment and its application to current health issues
1.3Compare and contrast Shiatsu, other complementary health modalities and broader health practice

2 Represent the Shiatsu framework

2.1Determine information needs of different individuals and groups
2.2Identify key messages that represent the philosophy and practice of Shiatsu therapy
2.3Communicate information about Shiatsu therapy at level of depth appropriate to audience needs

3 Determine requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice

3.1Identify key issues that affect the development and sustainability of professional practice
3.2Identify economic, environmental, human and social considerations, and their impact on professional practice
3.3Access, interpret and collate current information that supports professional practice

4 Develop approach to own practice

4.1Reflect on professional goals and aspirations
4.2Identify and assess professional opportunities in Shiatsu
4.3Reflect on opportunities and constraints of individual personal circumstances
4.4Make decisions about practice direction, based on reflection and research
4.5Develop practical strategies that address own practice goals

Performance evidence

used critical thinking skills to review and reflect on information from a range of sources about Shiatsu practice
used critical thinking skills to evaluate and articulate requirements for sustainable Shiatsu practice
communicated key messages about Shiatsu therapy to meet the information needs of at least 3 different individuals or groups
developed goals for own practice that reflect the values and philosophies of Shiatsu

Knowledge evidence

philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: historical development of Shiatsu
philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: central philosophies: meridians and meridian therapy
philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: central philosophies: yin and yang
philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: central philosophies: ki, kyo and jitsu
philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: central philosophies: hara
philosophies and principles of Shiatsu: importance of personal health strategy
philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies: rationalistic, analytical approach to an understanding of disease
philosophical tradition of western and eastern body therapies: vitalistic, empirical approach to health
key features of qualitative, quantitative, cultural and traditional lines of evidence used in Shiatsu
nature of the dynamic interchange between the physical, mental, social, environmental and spiritual landscape
Shiatsu system of treatment and effects of Shiatsu application to the body surface
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: stretching, posture and exercise techniques
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: elbows, feet, knees, ball of thumb, hand pressure techniques for whole body treatment
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: meridian stretching techniques
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: hara diagnosis, tonification/dispersion
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: lifestyle and dietary advice
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: relaxation and breathing techniques
different styles of Shiatsu treatments and their key features and purpose: meditation
key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with Shiatsu, including: Traditional Chinese Massage
key features of complementary therapies used in conjunction with Shiatsu, including: acupuncture
place of Shiatsu in relation to allied health services
professional Shiatsu networks and industry bodies
different models of professional Shiatsu practice and their key features: sole practitioners
different models of professional Shiatsu practice and their key features: employment opportunities
components of sustainable practice: economic – opportunities and viability
components of sustainable practice: environmental
components of sustainable practice: human – personal health, professional development
components of sustainable practice: social responsibility
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: children in the workplace
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: codes of conduct
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: continuing professional education
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: discrimination
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: dignity of risk
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: duty of care
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: human rights
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: informed consent
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: insurance requirements
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: mandatory reporting
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: practitioner/client boundaries
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: privacy, confidentiality and disclosure
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: records management
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: work role boundaries – responsibilities and limitations
legal and ethical considerations (national and state/territory) and how these are applied in individual practice: work health and safety

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What does an assessment tool for HLTSHU002 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for HLTSHU002 needs to address all 61 unit components: 4 elements with 14 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 43 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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