Course Information
This information is for Australian residents only.
International students please refer to our international
students page or contact our manager.
The Australian College of Kahuna Sciences
offers training in six nationally accredited courses
leading to:
- Certificate III in Kahuna Sciences
Course code: 30461QLD
- Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork (Relaxation)
Course code: 30704QLD
- Diploma of Kahuna Bodywork (Therapeutic)
Course code: 30705QLD
- Advanced Diploma of Kahuna Sciences
(Bodywork/Instructor Training)
Course code: 30706QLD
- Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice
Course code: HLT40307
- Diploma of Remedial Massage
Course code: HLT50307
Graduates of any of the above qualifications qualify
for membership with professional industry associations.
Kahuna Bodyworkers can apply for membership with the Kahuna Training
Guild Australia Inc.
The Kahuna hands-on workshops at cert
III or IV level can be attended by people looking for personal,
physical or spiritual development without seeking qualification.
Blended learning incorporates a variety
of methods, including e-learning, home studies, face to face
classes, and group work.
This flexible structure allows students
to take an active and constructive role in their own learning,
e.g. by exploring
workbooks
supplied for the subjects to prepare
for assessments.
Participation in Kahuna Sciences exercise classes
and workshops qualify as continued professional development
for members
of industry associations, such as the Kahuna Training Guild
Australia and AAMT.
Course
Information for Certificate III in Kahuna Sciences
On achievement of Certificate
III the student is able
to provide basic Kahuna Bodywork under supervision
of a qualified health therapist at a health care clinic.
Students can commence their training with the Australian
College of Kahuna Sciences at any time during the year.
International students must start at the beginning of trimester.
This certificate provides basic skills
to practice the bodywork. This level is suitable for people who
excel on a practical level but have trouble with studying theoretical
concepts. Certificate III is not required to enter certificate
IV training.
Subjects for Certificate
III in Kahuna Sciences
Basic Health Sciences
Occupational Health & Safety
Kahuna Principles
Kahuna Exercises
Kahuna Bodywork 1
Students
are expected to attend at least 2 residential workshops
of 2 weeks
duration
within a 15-month period, with some
home
studies in between workshops.
The program can be completed in a shorter timeframe
or be distributed over several years for part time students.
If
the student receives government assistance (eg austudy) or
is an international student, a clearly structured
timeframe must be adopted.
Trainers are accessible on line or by telephone.
During the workshops there will be plenty of opportunity
for physical practice, exercise and simulated workplace
training.
Students are encouraged to practice
their bodywork skills on family and friends or at their workplace
away from
the workshops
as soon as deemed competent.
International students
do their clinical training at the student run college clinic
facilities.
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Course
Information for Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork (Relaxation)
On achievement of the Certificate
IV in Kahuna
Sciences the student is able to provide Kahuna
Relaxation
Bodywork without any supervision.
Certificate
IV training does not require any previous knowledge or experience.
Training can commence
at any time during the year.
Students are advised to commence some home study before
attending a workshop, although this is not a requirement.
International students must
start at the beginning of trimester.
Units of
competence for Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork
HLTFA301B Apply first aid
HLTHIR301A Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTOHS300A Contribute to OHS processes
HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures
in health work
HLTCOM408B Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
HLTCOM406B Make referrals to other health care professionals
when appropriate
HLTCOM404B Communicate effectively with clients
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
HLTCOM405B Administer a practice
HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status
KSC01B Perform Kahuna exercises
KSC02B Perform Kahuna Backwalking modalities (Ha'aku'e)
KSB01B Work (perform) within the Kahuna Sciences Bodywork framework
KSB02B Plan the Kahuna Relaxation Bodywork treatment
KSB03B Apply Kahuna Relaxation Bodywork assessment framework
KSB04B Perform Kahuna Relaxation Bodywork health assessment
KSB05B Provide Kahuna Relaxation Bodywork treatment
KSC03B Maintain Kahuna standards as a Kahuna Sciences Professional
All Certificate IV in Kahuna Bodywork units starting
with HLT or BSB are also units of the Certificate IV in Massage
Therapy Practice, thus students automatically qualify for credit
transfer between the 2 qualifications.
Students are expected to attend 2 residential
workshops of 10 - 12 days duration within a 15 months
period,
with home studies
in
between workshops. A one week student clinic is included in the
course.
The program can be completed
in a shorter timeframe or be distributed over longer time
for part
time students.
Statements of attainment will be issued for
partially achieved qualification.
If the student receives government assistance
(eg austudy) or is an international student, a clearly structured
timeframe must be adopted.
During the
workshops there will be plenty of opportunity to apply
all aspects of Kahuna
Principles to the
practice of Kahuna Relaxation
Bodywork.
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Course
Information for Diploma of Kahuna Bodywork (Therapeutic)
On achievement of the Diploma of Kahuna
Bodywork the graduate is able to provide Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork
at own clinic or any resort, clinic or spa.
Certificate IV needs to be completed before Diploma
training can commence.
Units of competence for Diploma of Kahuna
Bodywork
HLTCOM503B Manage a practice
HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise
CHCORG28A Reflect and improve upon professional practice
HLTHIR501A Maintain an effective health work environment
HLTAP501A Analyse health information
KSB06B Plan the Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork strategy
KSB07B Apply the Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork assessment framework
KSB08B Perform Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork health assessment
KSB09B Provide Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork treatment
All Diploma of Kahuna Bodywork units starting
with HLT or CHC are also units of the Diploma of Remedial Massage,
thus students automatically qualify for credit transfer between
the 2 qualifications.
Students are expected to attend 2 residential workshops of 10
- 12 days duration within a 12 months period, with home studies
in between workshops. A 1 week student clinic is part of the
course.
The program can be completed in a shorter timeframe
or be distributed over a longer time for part time students.
Statements of attainment will be issued for partially achieved
qualification.
During the workshops there will be plenty of opportunity
to apply all aspects of Kahuna Principles to the practice of
Kahuna Therapeutic Bodywork.
Course Information
for Advanced Diploma of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork, Instructor
Training)
On achievement of the Advanced Diploma of Kahuna
Sciences the graduate is able to provide Kahuna Evolution
Bodywork at any health care
clinic and provide and lead Kahuna Exercise classes for personal
development and health.
The Diploma of Kahuna Bodywork needs to be completed
before Advanced Diploma training can commence.
Units of competence for Advanced Diploma
of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork, Instructor Training)
Following units need to be completed
to achieve the Diploma of Kahuna Sciences (Bodywork, Instructor
Training).
TAADEL402A Facilitate group based learning
TAADEL403A Facilitate individual learning
HLTIN504B Manage the control of infection
KSE01B Work (perform) within the Kahuna Evolution Training
Framework
KSE02B Perform Kahuna Evolution Bodywork
KSE03B Provide instruction of Kahuna Evolution Exercises
(Ka'alele Au)
KSC04B Work within a Kahuna exercise instructor
framework
Students are expected to attend 3 residential workshops of
2 weeks duration within a 9 months period, with home studies
in
between workshops.
Statements of attainment will be issued for partially
achieved qualification.
If the student receives government assistance
(eg austudy) or is an international student, a clearly structured
timeframe over one year must be adopted.
During the workshops there will be plenty
of opportunity to practice workshop facilitation skills
and all aspects
of workshop
and
classes organisation.
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