RPL KIT SAMPLE - Eduworks Resources...RPL KIT SAMPLE HLT42015 & HLT52015 CERTIFICATE IV IN MASSAGE THERAPY & DIPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE RPL SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL HLT42015/HLT52015

RPL KIT SAMPLE

HLT42015 & HLT52015

CERTIFICATE IV IN MASSAGE THERAPY

& D IPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE

RPL SELF-ASSESSMENT

TOOL

HLT42015/HLT52015


D IPLOMA OF REMEDIAL MASSAGE

Candidate name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

RPL SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115337)

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INTRODUCTION

Use the checklists in this booklet to determine if you are able to apply for RPL for the units in

HLT42015 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

HLT52015 Diploma of Remedial Massage.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises the knowledge and skills you already have. It ‘involves assessment of an individuals’ relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to

determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit’ (Australian Qualifications Framework

Handbook, 2nd Edition, 2013).

Your RPL application will be based on whether you can show you have the skills and knowledge needed for

each unit you would like to apply for, and that you are able to apply them practically.

About these qualifications

The Certificate IV reflects the role of massage therapists who provide general health maintenance treatments.

The Diploma reflects the role of a remedial massage therapist.

Therapists may be self-employed or work within a larger health service.

How much does it cost to apply for RPL?

There is no cost to complete the checklists in this booklet. However, if we decide you are a suitable candidate

for RPL, a cost will apply.

<Insert your RTO’s fees/charges information here>

What do I need to do with this booklet?

Look through each of the self-assessment checklists in this booklet and work out which units best match

your skills, knowledge and experience.

In each unit, tick the boxes of the things that you believe you can do.

If you tick all the boxes, this is a unit that you may be able to gain RPL for.

Fill out the ‘Evidence brainstorm’ section – if you going to proceed with RPL you will need to give evidence

to show competence, so think about what pieces of evidence you will need to gather.

Fill out the RPL application form at the end of this booklet if you decide to proceed with RPL.

Submit this booklet with a copy of your CV to your assessor for review.

What happens next?

We will be in touch to let you know if you are a suitable RPL candidate. From there, the RPL process will

commence – this will include sending you a copy of the RPL Evidence Tool and RPL Third Party Kit, having

conservations about your work experiences and background, organising workplace observations (where

applicable), discussing your evidence brainstorms and so on.



Unit Can you…

HLTWHS004

Manage work

health and safety

Do these things?

Conduct a workplace risk assessment and record the results including:

Identifying hazards and potential hazards

Assessing risks

Evaluate policies and procedures in line with state/territory guidelines

Develop risk controls and measures

Conduct WHS consultative activities with co workers

Demonstrate the correct use of PPE to co workers

Monitor the compliance of WHS procedures in the workplace

Develop WHS action plans including strategies for monitoring and review

Coordinate workplace procedures for a simulated emergency situation

Answer questions about these topics?

State/territory WHS legislation

Workplace regulations, codes of practice and industry standards

Due diligence and duty of care

Hazard identification

Risk analysis

Control measures

Hierarchy of control

Use of PPE

Reporting and documenting procedures

Give evidence that you have…

Conducted a work place risk assessment

Evaluated policies and procedures in line with state/territory guidelines

Developed risk controls and measures

Conducted WHS consultative activities with co workers

Demonstrated the correct use of PPE to co workers

Monitored the compliance of WHS procedures in the workplace

Developed a WHS action plan

Coordinated a workplace procedure for a simulated emergency situation

Note: your third party person may be able to fill out the third party report to support the

points above

Evidence Brainstorm

Write down any evidence you would like to submit to show competence. Your assessor will

advise you as to whether you should add any of these items to your Evidence Register.



Unit Can you…

BSBLDR402 Lead

effective workplace

relationships

Do these things?

Research and evaluate workplace information to ascertain ways to enhance workplace

performance of teams

Consult and communicate with teams regarding ideas for improving workplace

performance

Apply innovative ideas to create a supportive team environment and develop a

cohesive team

Build strong and positive workplace relationships

Address workplace difficulties, conflict and poor performance

Meet internally and externally imposed requirements

Answer questions about these topics?

Examples of how work relationships, and the cultural and social environment, can

support or hinder achieving planned outcomes

Techniques for developing positive work relationships and building trust and

confidence in a team including interpersonal styles, communications, consultation,

cultural and social sensitivity, networking

Impact of legislation and organisational policies on workplace relationships

Methods and techniques for communicating information and ideas to a range of

stakeholders

Problems solving methods

Methods to resolve workplace conflict

Methods to manage poor work performance

How to monitor, analyse and introduce ways to improve work relationships.

Give evidence that you have…

Undertaken necessary research to enable solutions to be developed that address team

performances in the workplace

Liaised and consulted with team members about ideas for work improvement

Initiated planned ideas for work improvement creating a positive working environment

and a strong and cohesive team

Took action to resolve team difficulties, review team results and manage team

performance

Complied with applicable laws and organisational requirements.

Note: your third party person may be able to fill out the third party report to support the

points above

Evidence Brainstorm

Write down any evidence you would like to submit to show competence. Your assessor will

advise you as to whether you should add any of these items to your Evidence Register.



RPL Application Form

1 Enrolment Details

Are you enrolling in a full qualification or part

qualification (i.e. individual units)?

Full qualification Individual units

Which qualification/units do you wish to enrol in? Certificate IV in Massage Therapy

Diploma of Remedial Massage

2 Personal Details

Surname: Title: Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr

First Name: Middle Name/s:

Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: / /

Home Address:

Post Code:

Postal Address:

(if different from above)

Post Code:

Home Phone: ( ) Work: ( )

Mobile: Email:

3 Current Employment

Are you currently employed? Yes No

If Yes, is your occupation related to the qualification in which you are seeking

RPL for?

Yes No

What is the name of your employer?

Do you have a workplace where you are able to be assessed on-the-job for the

qualification you are seeking RPL for?

Yes No

Please provide details of the workplace:

Name:

Address:

Type of workplace (profession):

5 Further training

Have you completed any nationally recognised training related to the industry

you are seeking RPL for?

Yes No

Completion date (month, year): Country:

Name of course and institution (if applicable):

RPL EVIDENCE TOOL

HLT42015/HLT52015



Candidate name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

RPL EVIDENCE TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115232)


INTRODUCTION

This RPL Evidence Tool gives you the tasks you need to do to show that you have the skills and knowledge

required of the units for which you wish to apply.

You and your assessor will meet (if you have not done so already) to discuss:

your employment history and the experiences you have had

why you attended specific courses or undertook certain professional development activities

arrangements for assessment of practical tasks – this might include visits to your workplace, when

these will occur and so on (this may not be required for some of the units you are applying for – your

assessor will talk to you about this process if it is applicable to your situation)

the items you added to the ‘Evidence Brainstorm’ section of each unit – your assessor will indicate

which pieces you can gather and submit

how to get the RPL Third Party Tool filled out – you should tell your assessor about the person you

have chosen; your assessor may contact this person to determine if they are in a position to support

your application; once the third party person has been approved, they will receive a copy of the RPL

Third Party Tool – your assessor will indicate in the booklet which checklists the third party person

needs to fill out.

Your tasks

Each unit will have a number of tasks. These will help you gather the right types of evidence for each unit.

Tasks might include:

showing your assessor how you do a specific workplace task (often you will need to answer verbal

questions from your assessor to show you understand the knowledge required of the task, or to talk

about your past experiences doing a specific job/activity)

gathering samples of workplace documents you work with regularly or you have developed as part

of your job role

feedback from clients or other colleagues

completing a short report to show your understanding of a complex or industry-specific topic

making sure your third party person has completed a report on your ability to do specific tasks (this

might be required where the activity is of a confidential nature).

These items, and those from your evidence brainstorm, will make up your evidence portfolio for the

qualification or units you are applying for.

You will need to submit your portfolio of evidence to your assessor.

Remember!

It is important to think about the types of documents you are submitting as part of your evidence portfolio. Is

there anything in your portfolio that could identify a person or that is confidential to your workplace?

Would your supervisor or employer be happy that you have added that document to your portfolio? Have you

asked them for permission to make a copy or take the document out of your workplace?

Think about the following (depending on your job and industry area):

client/patient files

human resources documentation

financial documentation

legal documentation

contracts

documents that include names, addresses, phone numbers and taxation information.

Many of the units in this tool will identify where a task might involve the use of confidential of sensitive

information. In this case, your third party person will need to write a short report in the RPL Third Party Tool

that indicates your ability to do this task/work to competent level.



HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs, HLTMG004 Provide massage treatments, CHCCOM006 Establish

and manage client relationships & BSBMED303 Maintain patient records

Task

Evidence

Register #

Task 1

Third Party Report

You are required to provide a Third Party Report from your supervisor (or other

approved third party person) stating that you have performed the following tasks

during a period of at least 80 hours in the workplace:

Prepared for and managed at least 40 massage assessments for a variety of

males and females from different stages of life with varied presentations

Completed physical assessments using palpitation, observation and active,

passive and resting ROM testing

Clearly articulated information to clients about services and treatment

options available

Engaged clients in decision making

Established and managed client relationships and boundaries appropriately

with at least three clients

Your assessor will ask you a series of questions relating to the topics in the third

party report to gauge your level of knowledge.

Task 2

Direct observation of a physical assessment and massage treatment

Your assessor will be observing and assessing you in the workplace conducting a

physical assessment and providing a massage treatment on a client.

Your client must give permission for the assessor to observe the physical

assessment and treatment for RPL purposes prior to the assessment and

treatment

Your assessor will be observing that you:

Access client’s records in preparation for assessment or create a new record

if required

Clarify client’s personal details to clarify that it is the correct record Check the patient’s records for any follow up instructions from previous visit

Advise the client about the physical assessment process

Follow clinical and practitioner hygiene protocols

Respect the dignity of the client and anticipate any potential sensitivities

throughout assessment and treatment

Seek feedback from the client to ensure that they are comfortable throughout

the assessment and treatment

Assess the candidate through palpitation, postural assessment and

observation and ROM testing

Identify any contra-indications to massage and responded appropriately

Explain factors which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment

Accurately document assessment findings

Discuss outcomes of the assessment and treatment options with client

Discuss referral options with the client (if required)

Inform the client of possible physical or emotional reactions to the treatment

Confirm clients consent for the treatment

Determine the treatment sequence and location and pressure based on

assessment

Position the client to optimise comfort and support throughout the treatment



Potential reactions during treatment

Potential reactions after treatment

Organisational record keeping policies and procedures

Record keeping roles and responsibilities

Coding systems

Record Keeping improvement opportunities and recommendations

Record keeping systems procedures

Archiving

Transferring client records to other health facilities

Role play 1: The double booking

A regular client of the massage clinic has been receiving treatment for their lower back injury at the same

time twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This week however, due to a work commitment the client is

unable to make the Thursday appointment and needs to move this to the Wednesday instead. To ensure the

appointment was adjusted, the client contacted the clinic early in the week and someone confirmed and

updated the appointment details.

On Wednesday the client arrives at the clinic, only to be told by the receptionist quite unapologetically that

the Thursday booking was cancelled but the new booking was not confirmed in the system. Furthermore,

there are no available spots for the remainder of the day or for the week. This is not the first time that this has

happened.

The client is extremely frustrated and angry and asks to speak with you, his therapist.

Listen to what the client has to say and attempt to resolve the issue.

Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:

Clarify the issue

Communicate respectfully and sensitively and taking account of special needs and differences

Use motivational interviewing to obtain information

Including body language, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, open and closed questioning, summarising, reframing, exploring options and using normalising statements

Build client trust through empathy, confidentiality and respect

Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Including appropriate use of body language

Remain diplomatic and professional throughout the discussion

Use active listening, questioning, clarifying and advising skills

Use appropriate levels of tone and intonation

Present information clearly with enough detail to suit client needs

Encourage and support the client to voice their concerns and participate in the decision making

process

Respond appropriately to client needs, queries or concerns

Including identifying barriers to effective communication and resolution of these

Ensure the client is at ease

Reach a mutually agreeable outcome

Address any unresolved issues

Including referral to another person/service if necessary

Maintain professional relationship, attitude boundaries, and composure

Use appropriate language and terminology

Defuse levels of anger and frustration and manage own and client’s emotions.



Role play 2: A new therapist

A client has been loyal to the clinic for over the last 3 years and during this time they have been receiving

treatment from the same massage therapist. The usual therapist knows this client’s physical condition and aches and pains very well and the client enjoys the fact that they can have treatment at each visit without

explaining their symptoms and experience to someone new each time. Having the same therapist has

allowed this client to feel comfortable during their treatment and this has helped set the client’s expectations of consistency in the quality of treatment they receive.

Today the client has arrived at the clinic at their scheduled time only to be informed that they will be treated

by a different therapist for the next few sessions in their treatment plan. The client’s usual therapist has been requested to work at a different branch for the week as they are short on staff.

The client is annoyed that they were not warned about this change of therapist and frustrated that they need

to explain to their replacement therapist (the student) their need for treatment, symptoms and sharing other

related information that their own therapist is already overly familiar with

As the replacement therapist the student should attempt to resolve this issue.

Your assessor will be looking to see that you can:

Clarify the issue

Communicate respectfully and sensitively and taking account of special needs and differences

Use motivational interviewing to obtain information

Including body language, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, open and closed questioning, summarising, reframing, exploring options and using normalising statements

Build client trust through empathy, confidentiality and respect

Use appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

Including appropriate use of body language

Remain diplomatic and professional throughout the discussion

Use active listening, questioning, clarifying and advising skills

Use appropriate levels of tone and intonation

Present information clearly with enough detail to suit client needs

Encourage and support the client to voice their concerns and participate in the decision making

process

Respond appropriately to client needs, queries or concerns

Including identifying barriers to effective communication and resolution of these

Ensure the client is at ease

Reach a mutually agreeable outcome

Address any unresolved issues

Including referral to another person/service if necessary

Maintain professional relationship, attitude boundaries, and composure

Use appropriate language and terminology

Defuse levels of anger and frustration and manage own and client’s emotions

RPL EVIDENCE TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115232) HLT42015/HLT52015


CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system

Task

Evidence

Register #

Task 1

Discussion- Health care system

You are required to have a discussion with your assessor and answer a series of

questions about the following topics:

Health care system funding

Public health sector and private health sector

Medicare

Changes to Primary Health care in Australia

Concession cards

E-health records

Task 2

Case study- Referral report

You are required to demonstrate your ability to make referrals to health

professionals. Read through the attached case study and write a referral report

based on the information within the case study. (See details attached)

Task 3

Research project

You are required to demonstrate your ability to research professional services that

you may collaborate with in your professional role

Research and complete the provided templates (see details attached)

Task 4

Third party report

You are required to provide a third party report from your supervisor (or other

approved Third Party Person) stating that you have;

Developed at least three referral reports using appropriate language and

terminology

Established effective relationships with workers from different health care

services

Worked collaboratively to seek and share information

Task 5

Refer to your Evidence Brainstorm. Gather the additional items your assessor has

asked you to collect.

Further questioning

Your assessor will also ask you questions about the following topics:

Health care system funding

The difference between the public health sector and private health sector

Medicare- three parts and what it covers

Challenges to Primary Health care in Australia

Concession cards

E-health records

Health care professionals and allied services

RPL EVIDENCE TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115232) HLT42015/HLT52015


EVIDENCE REGISTER – HLT42015/HLT52015

The Evidence Register summarises all the written evidence that will be required to demonstrate RPL. Make

sure you add the required evidence for each unit to your register and any supporting evidence.

Write down a brief description for each piece of evidence you gather, the unit it covers and the task it relates

to.

If your evidence relates to an entry/report in the RPL Third Party Tool, write ‘RPL TPK’ in the ‘Description’ column.

Ref # Description Unit code Task

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RPL THIRD PARTY

TOOL

HLT42015/HLT52015



Candidate name: ________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Who should complete this tool? ............................................................................................................................................ 5

What do I have to do? ................................................................................................................................................................ 5

How are my comments used in the assessment decision? ...................................................................................... 5

Skill rating scale ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Third Party Declaration ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Assessor contact .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6

THIRD PARTY DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

UNITS TO COMPLETE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9

THIRD PARTY CHECKLISTS .........................................................................................................................................................10

HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice .........................................................................................................................10

HLTINF004 Manage the control of infection ...................................................................................................................11

HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety...............................................................................................................12

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status ...................................................................................................................14

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance ...................................................................................................15

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people ..............................................................................................................................17

HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs ....................................................................................................................18

HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments .....................................................................................................................20

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships ........................................................................................21

BSBMED303 Maintain patient records .............................................................................................................................22

HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation ..............................................................................................................24

BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning .......................................................................................................26

HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information ..............................................................................27

HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments .................................................................................................28

HLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs ...........................................................29

HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments .....................................................................30

HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments .........................................................31

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice ..........................................................................33

CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system .............................................................35

BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships ..................................................................................................36

HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice ................................................................................................................38

RPL THIRD PARTY TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115277) HLT42015/HLT52015


INTRODUCTION

Thank you for agreeing to complete this RPL Third Party Tool, which will contribute to evidence for the

Recognition of Prior Learning process the candidate is currently undertaking for:



Who should complete this tool?

This tool is to be completed by someone who is currently working, or has previously worked, in a supervisory

capacity to the candidate and can confirm their skills and knowledge as relevant to workplace performance.

What do I have to do?

This tool includes a checklist for each unit in the Certificate IV and Diploma. We ask that you answer the

questions as they relate to the candidate’s performance by providing a rating from the skill rating scale below.

Please add your comments about how you have seen the candidate demonstrate these skills.

You can also record any concerns you may have about their competence in the feedback section. There may

be some units that you don’t need to complete, as the candidate may be completing only part of the

qualification, and some units in this tool are optional electives. The candidate’s assessor will have indicated in

this tool which checklists you are to fill out.

Note: Some units will require you to write a short summary of the student’s ability to complete specific workplace activities. This is required in situations where the student may not be able to provide evidence due

to confidentiality/privacy concerns – you will need to explain how you have seen the student do this type of

work and whether they are able to do it competently and in line with workplace procedures/requirements.

How are my comments used in the assessment decision?

There are no right or wrong answers. It is your perception or opinion that is important. You are not providing

the assessment decision; however, your comments will assist the assessor in forming their final opinion of the

candidate’s competence. The candidate will provide a range of evidence to help the assessor make the final

decision.

Skill rating scale

The rating scale below details the ratings you can give the candidate in each checklist. If you do not feel you

are in a position to provide an opinion about a particular question, please leave it blank.

Skill Rating Scale

0 = Not applicable You do not believe this is relevant to the position or requirements of industry.

1 = Not skilled The candidate is not competent in this area. They require support in normal

day-to-day routines and do not have the required skills and knowledge.

2 = Not competent –

Limited skills

The candidate has low depth of skill in this area, perhaps with ability in some

areas but not all. This indicates that they require intermittent support to

complete these tasks, including in routine and predictable situations. They

may have some skills and knowledge in this area but it is not in depth.

3 = Mostly competent –

Assistance required

sometimes

The candidate is able to perform most tasks and has some depth of skill.

They can perform competently during routine situations with occasional

assistance required for complex application and non-routine situations. They

have good skills and knowledge in this area but sometimes need to refer to

others for support.



THIRD PARTY DECLARATION

Name of third party person: ___________________________________________________________________________

Name of candidate: __________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete the following information.

Your name: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of organisation: _______________________________________________________________________________

Your position title: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Length of time you have worked in management/supervisory position to the candidate: __________________

Your qualification details:

Qualification name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Institute completed: __________________________________________________________________________________

Year completed: ______________________________________________________________________________________



Year completed: ______________________________________________________________________________________



Year completed: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Length of time you have known the candidate?

Less than 1 year 1–2 years 2–5 years More than 5 years

Your relationship to the candidate: Supervisor / Manager / Employer (circle one)

Please detail when and where you worked with the candidate and how long you worked with them for.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________



UNITS TO COMPLETE

It may have been established that the candidate is only applying for RPL for certain units in the qualification. If

this is the case, you will not need to fill out all of the checklists in this tool.

The assessor has ticked the units below that you will need to complete.

Units

Checklist to

be

completed?

HLTMSG001 Develop massage practice

HLTINF004 Manage the control of infection

HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety

HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance

CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people

HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs

HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships

BSBMED303 Maintain patient records

HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation

BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning

HLTAAP003 Analyse and respond to client health information

HLTMSG005 Provide remedial massage treatments

HLTMSG006 Adapt remedial massage practice to meet specific needs

HLTMSG008 Monitor and evaluate remedial massage treatments

HLTMSG003 Perform remedial massage musculoskeletal assessments

CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice

CHCPRP005 Engage with health professionals and the health system

BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships

HLTARO001 Develop aromatherapy practice

Skill Rating Scale

0 = Not applicable; 1 = Not skilled; 2 = Not Competent – Limited skills; 3 = Mostly Competent – Assistance required sometimes; 4 =

Competent without assistance; 5 = Able to support others



HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status

Application of the unit

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health

status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care

services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation

and supervision.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation,

Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Does the candidate: Yes No

Skill rating

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1. Obtain, correctly interpret and use anatomical and

physiological information from clients?

2. Correctly interpret physiological information from clients to

check their health status?

3. Complete the tasks above with at least 3 different people

presenting with different conditions?

Feedback

Do you have any suggestions for improvement of the candidate’s skills/ knowledge in this area?

Further comments/feedback:

Name of Third Party:

Signature of Third Party: Date:

Skill Rating Scale





HLTREF002 Provide reflexology for relaxation

Application of the unit

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, prepare equipment for

reflexology, make observations of the feet and then select and use basic reflexology techniques and

sequences based on information and observations.

This unit applies to individuals who provide reflexology relaxation sessions either as part of their work as a

dedicated reflexologist or in conjunction with other treatment modalities. It does not include reflexology for

therapeutic purposes.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation,

Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

Does the candidate: Yes No

Skill rating

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

1. Provide relaxation reflexology to clients? (Must be at least four

different people)

2. Select reflexology techniques based on assessment of the

feet?

3. Evaluate and respond appropriately to skin and structural

abnormalities?

4. Use techniques and sequences according to reflexology

thumb and finger practice?

Feedback


Further comments/feedback:

Skill Rating Scale






Name of Third Party:

Signature of Third Party: Date:

RPL ASSESSOR TOOL

HLT42015/HLT52015



RPL ASSESSOR TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115206) HLT42015/HLT52015


CONTENTS

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

About THE RPL assessment kit ................................................................................................................................................ 4

RPL Assessor Tool ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

RPL Candidate Tools .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

RPL Third Party Tool ............................................................................................................................................................... 5

RPL EVIDENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

The RPL process ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Gap training ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Record keeping ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

The RPL process – an overview ......................................................................................................................................... 9

Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Assessment ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10

Dimensions of Competency ............................................................................................................................................. 10

Principles of Assessment .................................................................................................................................................. 10

Rules of Evidence ................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Reasonable Adjustment..................................................................................................................................................... 11

Assessment Outcome Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 12

SELF-ASSESSMENT REVIEW AND DISCUSSION .......................................................................................................... 14

Third Party/Professional Referee Discussion Record .................................................................................................. 15

Training Plan ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

RPL ASSESSMENT RECORDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

Topic: Massage practice ................................................................................................................................................... 17

Topic: Safety and hygiene ................................................................................................................................................ 23

Topic: Physical health status ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Topic: Legislation and ethics ........................................................................................................................................... 42

Topic: Diversity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 49

Topic: Massage treatment ................................................................................................................................................ 55

Topic: Reflexology ................................................................................................................................................................ 93

Topic: Business planning ................................................................................................................................................ 106

Topic: Client health information ................................................................................................................................... 110

Topic: Remedial massage ............................................................................................................................................... 129

Topic: Professional practice ........................................................................................................................................... 168

Topic: Health professionals ............................................................................................................................................ 172

Topic: Working with others ............................................................................................................................................. 181

Topic: Aromatherapy ......................................................................................................................................................... 191



INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this kit is to guide you through the process of assessing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for



RPL is a process that recognises the knowledge and skills already held by a candidate. It ‘involves assessment of an individuals’ relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the

credit outcomes of an individual application for credit’ (Australian Qualifications Framework Handbook, 2nd

edn, 2013.)

It is further defined by the AQTF and the VET Quality Framework as ‘an assessment process that assesses an individual’s formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the

required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total

completion of, a VET qualification.

A candidate’s RPL application should be based on their ability to demonstrate levels of skill and knowledge detailed in each unit of competency applied for. They must also be able to apply these skills and knowledge

practically. Examples of the types of evidence that may be used to demonstrate competence is listed below.

The RPL model used by <Organisation> is a guided and supported process that relies on the candidate’s ability to demonstrate their competence by answering verbal questions from an assessor, providing referees and,

where possible, having their practical skills assessed in the workplace.

Unlike other RPL models, written evidence is used to back up and support RPL assessment, rather than being

based entirely on it. The RPL process will include a number of discussions and observations between the

candidate and the assessor, which provides the candidate with an opportunity to demonstrate level of skill and

knowledge.

ABOUT THE RPL ASSESSMENT KIT

This RPL Assessment Kit consists of four separate documents that guide assessors, candidates and third

parties through the RPL assessment process:

RPL Assessor Tool

RPL Self-assessment Tool

RPL Evidence Tool

RPL Third Party Tool.

Brief details about each kit are provided below.

RPL Assessor Tool

This document has been designed to guide you through the process of making a decision about RPL for each

unit for a particular candidate. It includes the following information:

Instructions and definitions – including a step-by-step procedure for RPL.

Assessment Outcome Summary – to record outcomes against units as they are achieved.

Third Party/Referee Discussion Records – a space to record discussions with professional referees.

Training Plan – a space to record a training plan for any skills gaps identified throughout the process.

RPL Assessment Record for each unit – checklists for each unit that include tasks and questioning, which

are mapped to unit of competency requirements.



THE RPL PROCESS

1. The candidate contacts <Organisation> and enquires about RPL.

2. <Organisation> provides the candidate with information about RPL. If the candidate decides they would

like to proceed with RPL, <Organisation> must supply them with a copy of the RPL Self-assessment Tool.

3. The candidate completes the RPL Self-assessment Tool, identifying units they would like to apply for and

evidence they could submit.

4. The candidate sends their RPL Self-assessment Tool, a copy of their CV and any certified copies of

relevant qualifications back to <Organisation>.

5. <Organisation> reviews the self-assessment checklists to determine if the candidate is suitable to

proceed with the RPL process. This will include contacting the candidate to discuss the following:

Their work experience and anything of interest in their CV (for example, has the candidate worked in

a different number of job roles, have they worked in a number of different workplaces, or the same

one, professional development experiences, etc).

The items they ticked/did not tick in their self-assessments.

The items listed in their evidence brainstorm (for example, will these add value to their application, or

will you see evidence of their work when they complete the assigned tasks?).

The third party person – who is it, how long have they known the candidate in a professional capacity,

etc.

6. The assessor makes a decision on the candidate’s suitability for RPL. (If the candidate’s work experience, skills and knowledge do not accurately reflect the requirements of the qualification or units therein, the

candidate should be provided with information about formal training opportunities for this qualification.

The candidate can then make a decision as to whether they would like to enrol in the course.)

7. The successful candidate receives a copy of the:

written agreement

invoice for RPL assessment

Note to RTO: the above two points may need revision based on your procedures – please adjust or

move according to the stage at which agreements/payments for RPL are organised

RPL Evidence Tool

RPL Third Party Tool (assessor must indicate in this document which units are being applied for, if the

candidate is not applying for the entire qualification).

8. The assessor contacts the candidate to discuss:

how to work through the RPL Evidence Tool

arrangements for workplace observations (where applicable, and in consultation with the candidate’s workplace supervisor to ensure that workplace visits are scheduled appropriately and that the

workplace has access to required equipment and resources)

9. The assessor participates in the RPL assessment process, which will include:

visiting the candidate’s workplace to observe completion of practical tasks (where applicable)

completing verbal questioning (either over the phone, Skype or other video conference tool, or in

person)

being available to provide support and assistance to the candidate as required.

10. The candidate submits their RPL Evidence Tool booklet and their evidence portfolio.

11. The assessor checks the third party person’s ratings, feedback and comments in the RPL Third Party Tool.

Where necessary, the assessor contacts the third party person to discuss anything that requires further

clarification.

12. The assessor contacts the candidate’s professional referees to discuss the candidate’s workplace competency.



The RPL process – an overview

Candidate enquires about RPL

Candidate receives RPL Self-assessment Tool

Candidate completes and submits completed

RPL Self-assessment Tool with CV and certified

copies of any relevant qualifications

Candidate is recommended to

undertake formal training

RPL is deemed unsuitable based on

application

RPL deemed unsuitable

Assessor reviews RPL Self-assessment Tool and

contacts candidate to discuss their submission

Assessor contacts the candidate with a decision

about their suitability to continue the RPL process

Candidate receives RPL Evidence Tool and

RPL Third Party Tool; payment arrangements

made

Candidate gathers evidence and completes

tasks, including workplace observations (where

applicable)

Candidate submits completed RPL Evidence

Tool, RPL Third Party Tool and evidence

Assessor review documents; contacts referees

and third party person if necessary

Assessor makes an assessment decision;

candidate is informed; RPL documents

forwarded to office for record keeping

Qualification or statement of attainment issued



ASSESSMENT OUTCOME SUMMARY

Candidate Name:

The Certificate IV in Massage Therapy requires the completion of 10 core units and 3 elective units. The

Diploma of Remedial Massage requires the completion of 16 core units and 5 elective units.

See the table below to determine which units apply to which qualification.

The following list outlines the available units. Record the final results for each unit on this page following the

RPL assessment process.

Note that the core unit HLTAID003 Provide first aid is not applicable to this RPL process.

C = Core unit; E = Elective

Units 42015 52015

Method () Result Sign off by assessor

RPL Training None

Outcome:

refer to legend Date

Assessor

Initials

HLTAID003 Provide first

aid

C C

NA

HLTMSG001 Develop

massage practice

C C

HLTINF004 Manage the

control of infection

C C

HLTWHS004 Manage

work health and safety

C C

HLTAAP002 Confirm

physical health status

C

CHCLEG003 Manage

legal and ethical

compliance

C C

CHCDIV001 Work with

diverse people

C C

HLTMSG002 Assess client

massage needs

C C

HLTMSG004 Provide

massage treatments

C C

CHCCOM006 Establish

and manage client

relationships

C C

BSBMED303 Maintain

patient records

E E

HLTREF002 Provide

reflexology for relaxation

E E

BSBSMB404 Undertake

small business planning

E E

Outcome Legend:

RPL-C = RPL Competent/ Achieved

RPL-NA = RPL Not Achieved

C = Competent (only use if training has taken place, non-RPL assessment)

NYC = Not Yet Competent (only use if assessment is non-RPL assessment)

CT= Credit Transfer NR = National Recognition



Units 42015 52015

Method () Result Sign off by assessor

RPL Training None

Outcome:

refer to legend Date

Assessor

Initials

HLTAAP003 Analyse and

respond to client health

information

C

HLTMSG005 Provide

remedial massage

treatments

C

HLTMSG006 Adapt

remedial massage

practice to meet specific

needs

C

HLTMSG008 Monitor and

evaluate remedial

massage treatments

C

HLTMSG003 Perform

remedial massage

musculoskeletal

assessments

C

CHCPRP003 Reflect on

and improve own

professional practice

C

CHCPRP005 Engage with

health professionals and

the health system

C

BSBLDR402 Lead

effective workplace

relationships

E

HLTARO001 Develop

aromatherapy practice

E

Assessor’s signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________

Candidate’s signature: __________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________



SELF-ASSESSMENT REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

Candidate name:

Date of

discussion:

Summarise the discussion with the candidate about their experience, current qualifications and any professional

development undertaken relevant to this qualification.

Summarise the discussion with the candidate about the review of their self-assessments and whether they are

suitable/not suitable for RPL for each unit.

Summarise the discussion with the candidate about evidence requirements.

Summarise any other topics discussed with the candidate.

Name:

Signature:

Topic: Massage treatment

RPL ASSESSOR TOOL HLT42015 HLT52015 (ID 115206)



HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs

HLTMSG004 Provide massage treatments

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships

BSBMED303 Maintain patient records

Unit HLTMSG002 Assess client massage needs

Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather client information, make a physical assessment of the body and determine massage treatment options.

This unit applies to massage therapists providing general health maintenance treatments. It does not include remedial massage assessment techniques.

This unit applies to massage therapists.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of

practice.

Core/Elective Core

Assessment

Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated clinical environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met

for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

client information – case history

private consultation area

adjustable height massage table

towels/sheets for draping

oils/balms

hot/cold packs

bolsters

modelling of industry operating conditions, including provision of services to the general public

clinic supervision by a person who meets the assessor requirements outlined below for at least 60 of the 80 hours of client consultation work

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

In addition, assessors must:

have current clinical experience working as a massage therapist providing services to the general public

hold practising membership of an Australian professional body that represents massage therapists

fulfil the continuing professional development requirements of the professional body to which they belong.




Assessment

Conditions

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. Where simulation is used, it must reflect real

working conditions by modelling industry operating conditions and contingencies, as well as, using suitable facilities, equipment and resources.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Unit BSBMED303 Maintain patient records

Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain patient records within an existing medical records management system, under the supervision of a

senior receptionist or practice manager.

It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various medical administration contexts. They are skilled operators who are expected to exercise

discretion and judgement in accessing and maintaining patient records while fully respecting patient privacy and the confidentiality of their details.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Core/Elective Elective

Assessment

Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the medical

services administration field of work and include access to:

a recordkeeping system

documented procedures

case studies and, where possible, real situations

office equipment and resources.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Legend: S/I = Sufficient/Insufficient

Evidence Tasks Key points/answer guide Further assessor comments S/I MSG002 MSG004 COM006 MED303

Third Party Report

The candidate is to provide a third party report

from their supervisor (or other approved Third

Party Person) stating that they have performed

the following tasks during a period of at least

80 hours:

Prepared for and managed at least 40

massage assessments for a variety of

males and females from different stages

of life with varied presentations

The candidate submitted

required third party report

Questions/answers:

The candidate identified

questions asked to determine

client’s expectations which may refer to medical history,

problem areas, desired

outcomes

PE1

PE2

PE3

PE4

PE4.1

PE4.2

PC1.1

PC1.2

PC1.3

PC1.4

PC1.5

PC1.6

PE1

PE2

PE1





gathering information to make

assessments, including physical,

psychological and cultural barriers Give

me an example of a time when you have

experienced a barrier and explain how

you responded to the situation

diplomatic questions that they

ask clients about their health

and medical history

Potential barriers to gathering

information to make

assessment may refer to

language barriers,

uncooperative clients, unknown

medical history, cultural beliefs

The candidate described a

relevant example of a time

when they have responded to a

situation where there has been

difficulty gathering information

Direct observation of a physical assessment

and massage treatment

The assessor is required to observe and asses

the candidate in the workplace conducting a

physical assessment and providing a massage

treatment on a client.

The client must give permission for the

assessor to observe the physical assessment

and treatment for RPL purposes prior to the

physical assessment and treatment

Observe that the candidate:

Accesses clients records in preparation

for assessment or created a new record if

required

Clarifies client’s personal details to clarify that it is the correct record

Checked the patients records for any

follow up instructions from previous visit

Observation checklist:

The candidate accessed the

clients records in preparation

for assessment or created a

new record if required

The candidate read and

checked the clients records for

any follow up instructions from

the client’s previous visit

The candidate advised the

candidate about the physical

assessment process prior to

conducting the assessment

The candidate followed clinical

and practitioner hygiene

protocols which may refer to

correct handwashing

procedures, use off PPE

PC2.1

PC2.2

PC2.3

PC2.4

PC2.5

PC2.6

PC2.7

PC3.1

PC3.2

PC3.3

PC3.4

PE3

PE4.1

PE4.2

KE2

KE5

KE7

PC1.1

PC1.2

PC1.3

PC1.4

PC1.5

PC2.1

PC2.2

PC2.3

PC2.4

PC2.5

PC2.6

PC3.1

PC3.2

PC3.3

PC3.4

PC4.1

PC4.2

PC4.3

PC4.4

PC1.1

PC1.2

PC1.5

PC2.1

PC2.2

PC2.3

PC2.4

PC2.5

PC2.7

PC2.8

PC3.1

PC3.2

PC3.3

PC3.4

KE1.2

KE1.3

(all)

KE2(all)

KE3(all)

PC2.1

PC2.2

PC2.3

PC2.4

PC2.5

PC3.1

PE1

KE3

PE3





Maintained practitioner/boundaries at all

times

Questions to ask the candidate:

If no referral was required, question the

candidate about a time when they have

had to discuss refers options with a client

If the candidate was not required to

create a new client file, ask them to

demonstrate how they would do this

The candidate sought feedback

from the client after the

treatment to evaluate the need

for ongoing treatment

The candidate provided the

client with self-care advice and

answered questions using

appropriate language

appropriately

The candidate provided the

client with information about

treatment plans and

recommendations

The candidate documented

treatment details and

recommendations clearly and

stored/filed according to

workplace procedures

The candidate maintained

appropriate practitioner/client

boundaries at all times

Questions/answers:

The candidate identified referral

options for massage

practitioners which may refer to

a range of professional health

services, complementary health

services and community

support services

Role plays

The student is to complete the

role play with their assessor

KE2(all)



Question 6

Using the corresponding image, identify each bony landmark.

The student must correctly identify each landmark on the scapula:

Question 7

What is the relationship between the following: Agonist, antagonist, reciprocal inhibition and synergist

muscles? Provide an example to support your answer.

The student should provide a correct description of each term. The relationship should be described

through an example of flexion of the agonist against the antagonist muscle.

Agonist: The muscle which causes a movement to occur through its own contraction

Antagonist: The muscle that opposes a specific action, controls a motion and slows it down

Synergist: The muscles which help perform the movement of the agonist muscles

Reciprocal inhibition: The neural inhibition of the motor units of the antagonist muscle. When the agonist muscle contracts, this causes the antagonist muscle to stretch

Example: When you do a bicep curl the agonist muscle is the bicep, beause it causes flexion at the elbow, and the tricep muscles are the antagonist because the tricpes oppose the movement of force and slow it down.

Question 8

Describe the relationship between bone absorption and bone ossification. Provide an example to support your

answer.

The student should correctly describe bone absorption and ossification, describing the process of

injuring and repair.

Bone absorption is when mature bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new tissue is then formed (bone ossification). This is a lifelong process.

Example: This process occurs when you injure or fracture your bone in injury because the bone is able to repair or remodel itself.

A Superior angle

B Superior border

C Scapular notch

D Coracoid process

E Acromion process

F Supraglenoid fossa

G Glenoid fossa

H Lateral border

I Inferior angle

J Medial border

K Subscapular fossa



Muscle Area/Region Origin Insertion Action

Quadriceps femoris:

Vastus lateralis

Anterior compartment of the thigh

Greater trochanter of the femur

Intertrochanteric line

Linea aspera of femur

Patella and tibial tuberosity via tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament

Extends leg at knee

Stabilizes knee

Quadriceps femoris:

Vastus medialis

Anterior compartment of the thigh

Linea aspera of femur

Intertrochanteric line

Patella and tibial tuberosity via tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament

Extends leg at knee

Stabilizes patella

Quadriceps femoris:

Vastus intermedius

Anterior compartment of the

thigh

Shaft of the femur Patella and tibial tuberosity via

tendon of quadriceps femoris and patellar ligament

Extends leg at knee

Tibialis anterior

peroneals

Anterior compartment of the

leg

Lateral condyle of tibia

Interosseous membrane

Medial cuneiform 1st

metatarsal

Dorsiflexes foot at ankle

Inverts foot

Hamstrings

(semitendinosus,

biceps femoris)

Posterior thigh muscles Ischial tuberosity Medial surface of tibia

Lateral side of the head of the fibula

Knee flexion

Hip extension/straightening

Adductor magnus Medial compartment of the

thigh

Inferior ramus of pubis

Ischial ramus

Ischial tuberosity

Linea aspera of femur Adducts thigh

Rotates thigh laterally

Flexes thigh at hip

Adductor longus Medial compartment of the thigh

Pubis – near pubic symphysis Linea aspera of femur Adducts thigh

Flexes thigh at hip

Rotates thigh medially

Gastrocnemius Posterior compartment of the

leg

Lateral condyle of femur

Medial condyle of femur

Calcaneus Plantar flexes foot at ankle

Soleus Posterior compartment of the

leg

Proximal tibia

Proximal fibula

Interosseous membrane

Calcaneus Plantar flexes foot at ankle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_of_the_fibula

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_of_the_fibula

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