HLT07 Health Training Package

HLT42707 Certificate IV in Aromatherapy

This qualification covers the skills needed to be a basic level Aromatherapist. At this
level an Aromatherapist can only formulate applications within a relaxation framework.
A person at this level is expected to have a basic knowledge of a limited range of oils
(minimum of 20 oils). A person with this qualification may or may not use massage as a
method of application. It provides basic skills in aromatherapy health assessment and
treatment and may be used by people working in:
a clinic, aged care facility, a health service or a spa facility giving basic
aromatherapy treatment
manufacturing of aromatherapy products
retail of aromatherapy products.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways.
This qualification assumes employment either by another practitioner or within a larger
health service eg Aged Care Service or Hospital. It does not offer the level of skill
required for independent practice.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
Aromatherapist
PACKAGING RULES
17 competency units are required for award of this qualification, including:
15 compulsory units, comprising 10 common units and 5 specialisation units
2 elective units
A wide range of elective units is available and may include:
- Relevant elective units listed below the following compulsory units
- Competency units available at Certificate IV level or higher in the Health and/or
Community Services Training Packages
- A maximum of 2 competency units may be selected from other relevant Training
Package units available at Certificate IV (or higher)
Compulsory units
Common units
BSBCMN204A
HLTCOM404B
HLTCOM408B
HLTCOM405B
HLTCOM406B
HLTFA301B
HLTHIR301A

Work effectively with others

Communicate effectively with clients
Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
Administer a practice
Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate
Apply first aid
Communicate and work effectively in health

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HLTOHS300A
HLTIN301A
HLTAP401A

Contribute to OHS processes

Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health
work
Confirm physical health status

Specialisation units
HLTARO401A
Work within an aromatherapy framework
HLTARO402A
Plan aromatherapy treatment
HLTARO403A
Provide aromatherapy treatment
HLTARO405A
Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
HLTARO406A
Perform aromatherapy health assessment
Elective units
2 electives are to be selected in line with the specified Packaging Rules. Employers may
specify that certain electives are required to address identified workplace needs.
HLTARO408A
HLTARO404A
HLTARO507A
WRRS1B
CHCDIS3C
CHCAC3C
HLTOHS400A

Provide aromatherapy massage treatment

Develop aromatherapy products
Analyse and compare different complementary health modalities
Sell products and services
Provide services to people with disabilities
Orientation to aged care work
Maintain OHS processes

AROMATHERAPY SKILL SET

Due to the employment profile of the Health industry there are some areas where offering
a full qualification would not match industry requirements.
The following cluster of competency units is recommended for individuals wishing to
gain a set of aromatherapy skills to complement another health qualification:
HLTARO401A
HLTARO402A
HLTARO403A
HLTARO405A
HLTARO406A

Work within an aromatherapy framework

Plan aromatherapy treatment
Provide aromatherapy treatment
Apply aromatherapy assessment framework
Perform aromatherapy health assessment

Commonwealth of Australia 2007

HLT07 Health Training Package Version 1
CS&H Industry Skills Council Ltd