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Aromatherapy - Massage - Reflexology - Beauty - Complementary Therapies

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5 Aromatherapy Training Programs

 

The Aromatherapy Training Program offers an excellent avenue into the fields of Aromatherapy, complementary medicine, and beauty.
Candidates can study their preferred area of specialty by choosing from a variety of Majors offered in Massage, Reflexology, Natural Therapies, Aged Care, and Beauty.
The diversity of this accredited program prepares graduates for the realities of practising Aromatherapy and complementary health care within a natural health clinic or their own small business. As well, it provides a launchpad into higher qualifications.
A Statement of Attainment is awarded to graduates of this program, and RPL will be given for other ACOA courses.
RPL is available to eligible applicants. All prior training, along with life and work experience, is taken into consideration.

Majoring in either:
MASSAGE & NATURAL THERAPIES, or
REFLEXOLOGY & NATURAL THERAPIES

Total Hours 396 hours
Fees $3,565 (when studying unit by unit)
Practical mWorkshops may also incur fees
Discount $849 - when enroling in full course
Payment plan $390 Deposit + $166 p/mth x 14 mths
(Only applicable when enroling in
full course. Elective fees not included.)
RPL By application

Majoring in:
AGED CARE

Total Hours 356 hours
Fees $3,070 (when studying unit by unit)
Practical Workshops may also incur fees
Discount $738 - when enroling in full course
Payment plan $390 Deposit + $162 p/mth x 12 mths
(Only applicable when enroling in
full course. Elective fees not included.)
RPL By application

Majoring in:
BEAUTY

Total Hours 356 hours
Fees $2,970 (when studying unit by unit)
Practical Workshops may also incur fees
Discount $738 - when enroling in full course
Payment plan $390 Deposit + $162 p/mth x 12 mths
(Only applicable when enroling in
full course. Elective fees not included.)
RPL By application

DELIVERY OF TRAINING
• 95% Home study
• 5% Practical (unless RPL is applicable)

ASSESSMENT
• Open-book test papers
• Assignments/essays
• Video presentation
• Practical examination (i.e. Massage)
• Case Studies
• Research Projects
• Professional Portfolio (of experience)

CAREER PATHWAYS
›Aromatherapy Practitioner ›Beauty Therapist
›Product Advisor ›Professional Carer
›Remedial Therapist

TOPICS OF STUDY

PROFESSIONAL/THERAPIST
Aromatherapy
  Introduction to the world of Aromatherapy
  Assessment and Consultation Protocols
  Holistic Healing and the Healer’s role
Aroma Applications
  Blending Aromatherapeutic Remedies
Aroma Beauty
  Health and Beauty (women’s and men’s)
  Stress and Relaxation
  Basic Nutrition
  Skin Care & Treatments
  Recognise Common Skin Conditions
Consultation using Natural Therapies
Palliative and Aged Care

REMEDIAL THERAPIES
Massage for Wellbeing
  Stress, Relaxation, and Beauty
Reflexology

BUSINESS SENSE
Communicating Effectively with Clients and Colleagues
Practice Ethical Behaviour
Operate within Legal Requirements
Procedural Adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Policies

Regardless of which one of the Aromatherapy Training Programs you choose, in addition to the Units of Competency (as outlined on the right of this page), your training will start with a series of modules in which you will discover and explore the wonderful world of Aromatherapy.

Please call us on 1300 13 14 72 to discuss which one of these programs will best suit your needs and goals. We look forward to chatting with you.

 

Massage or Reflexology
›Course Code: ATP1

TRAINING PACKAGE COMPETENCIES

Units of Competency achieved upon completion:

CAT7 Manage Work within the Aromatherapeutic Framework
HLTCOM4A Communicate Effectively with Others
HLTHSE1A Follow the Organisation’s OH&S Policies
HLTREM1A Work within the Massage Framework
HLTREM5A Perform Remedial Massage Health Assessment
HLTREM2A Provide Remedial Massage Treatment
CAT27 Provide Advice on Associated Complementary
Health Therapies

Aged Care
›Course Code: ATP2

TRAINING PACKAGE COMPETENCIES

Units of Competency achieved upon completion:

CAT7 Manage Work within the Aromatherapeutic Framework
HLTCOM4A Communicate Effectively with Others
HLTHSE1A Follow the Organisation’s OH&S Policies
CAT21 Provide Specialist Aromatherapeutic Palliative and Aged Care
HLTREM1A Work within the Massage Framework
CAT27 Provide Advice on Associated Complementary
Health Therapies

Beauty
›Course Code: ATP3

TRAINING PACKAGE COMPETENCIES

Units of Competency achieved upon completion:

CAT4 Provide Aromatherapeutic Treatment and Manage
the Case
CAT7 Manage Work within the Aromatherapeutic Framework
HLTCOM4A Communicate Effectively with Others
HLTHSE1A Follow the Organisation’s OH&S Policies
HLTREM2A Provide Remedial Massage Treatment
CAT27 Provide Advice on Associated Complementary
Health Therapies

 

For detailed information on content and learning outcomes, please phone our Student Liaison Officer on 1300 13 14 72 for a free consultation.