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Level 1/18 Rawlins street, Southport QLD 4215 | National Provider No. 45524 CRICOS No. 03791F
Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (Accredited Course Code HLT 52615, CRICOS code 0100555) from the Health Institute Australasia is a 600-hour Government Accredited, CRICOS Approved Course. This course is designed for health seekers and is the foundational study course for Ayurvedic practitioners.
On successful completion of this course, you will have skills in Ayurvedic diagnosis and be adept in Ayurvedic relaxation massage, lifestyle and preventative health care guidance, Ayurvedic nutrition, and the use of potent herbs and oils.
This qualification covers the skills needed to be an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. An Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant provides advice and assistance on living according to ayurvedic principles. This qualification does not cover ayurvedic remedial or therapeutic care.
– Quote: ANTA (Australian National Training Authority)
Fees:
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Timetable:
Course Dates:
There are 4 intakes a year, in alignment with Queensland school terms, for face-to-face tuition. Online students can start at any time.
2023 Starting Dates
23 January
17 April
10 July
3 October
2024 Starting Dates
22 January
15 April
8 July
30 September
2025 Starting Dates
28 January
22 April
14 July
7 October
TYPICAL TIMETABLE
MONDAY
09:15-5:00pm
TUESDAY
9:30 – 5:00pm
WEDNESDAY
09:30-12:30pm
OR
MONDAY
09:15-2:15pm
WEDNESDAY
01:30-5:00pm
THURSDAY
9:30 – 5:00pm
LIVING AYURVEDA Residential detox retreat
Our campus is located on the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, with proximity to shops, beaches, libraries and other facilities.
Qualification | Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda |
CRICOS Course Code | 0100556 |
VET National Code | HLT62615 |
Delivery mode | On-campus full time, 4 days per week attendance |
Duration of course | 2 years (104 weeks) for the Advanced Diploma (2 years in total including the Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation) |
Hours | 1200 hours including 400 hours of supervised clinical training |
Term Dates | See tab for “Start Dates, Timetable & Fees” above |
Awarded by | Health Institute Australasia |
Pre-requisites | IELTS 5.5 for International students + A First Aid certificate. See below for more details. |
Fee | Click here for forms, fees and policies |
Entry requirements | IELTS score 5.5 is required for international students |
The Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda is a nationally recognised vocational training course that draws from the extensive classical and authentic traditions of Ayurveda. With 1200 hours of training, this course provides a breadth and depth of learning that is second to none, and which has earned it the highest regard both nationally and internationally.
Whilst firmly anchored in the classical heritage of Ayurveda, the course is based on a synthesis of the current perspectives on health, along with an integration of contemporary well-being information and practices. This accredited Ayurvedic course has been developed in consultation with a wide range of teachers and practitioners of Ayurveda, including representatives of the health care industry and training authorities.
Deepen your spiritual and personal journey into health and healing. Incorporate all that you learn into your own life, so that you ‘walk your talk’ and serve as a role model for all that you preach and teach. This practitioner course is unique in that it is runs as a fixed course, in a set time, over three trimesters. Its foundation study is parallel with Certificate IV in Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation (now superseded by the Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation), with its lifestyle counselling and preventative medicine emphasis. Our Certificate IV courses are eligible for Austudy.
The Health Institute Australia provides outstanding training for the Ayurvedic Practitioner in the following areas:
The course encompasses a variety of subjects and areas including:-
In addition, biomedical sciences, communication and basic counselling, workplace health and safety, practice management, professional practice and development in relation to the practice of Ayurveda are covered. Many other short courses are also offered to complement the course and create awareness of other natural therapy modalities such as yoga, meditation, vedic astrology and more.
Students progress through the course by completing HIA subjects that are mapped against nationally endorsed units of competency from the health training package. Upon completion of all the HIA subjects and clinical requirements students will receive a nationally recognised qualification. Students may have to complete more than one HIA subject to gain a complete unit of competency.
Ayurvedic training at the Health Institute Australia covers:-
Students are required to complete a minimum 400 hours of supervised clinical training. These clinical sessions are conducted and supervised by qualified practitioners at the student clinic on our Gold Coast campus and at Nirvana Wellness Retreat.
Ayurvedic Course Units | Year | |
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HLTAYV001 | Develop Ayurvedic practice | 1st |
HLTAYV002 | Make Ayurvedic lifestyle assessments | 1st |
HLTAYV003 | Provide Ayurvedic bodywork therapies | 1st |
HLTAYV004 | Provide Ayurvedic lifestyle advice | 1st |
HLTAYV005 | Provide advice on Ayurvedic nutrition | 1st |
HLTAYV006 | Take cases within an Ayurvedic framework | 2nd |
HLTAYV007 | Diagnose conditions within an Ayurvedic framework | 2nd |
HLTAYV008 | Provide Ayurvedic remedial therapies | 2nd |
HLTAYV009 | Provide therapeutic Ayurvedic nutritional advice | 2nd |
HLTAYV010 | Select and advise on Ayurvedic medicines – dravyaguna | 2nd |
HLTAYV011 | Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic medicines – dravyaguna | 2nd |
HLTAYV012 | Monitor and evaluate Ayurvedic treatments | 2nd |
CHCCOM006 | Establish and manage client relationships | 1st |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people | 1st |
CHCLEG003 | Manage legal and ethical compliance | 1st |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice | 1st |
CHCPRP005 | Engage with health professionals and the health system | 1st |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information | 2nd |
HLTINF004 | Manage the prevention and control of infection | 1st |
HLTWHS004 | Manage work health and safety | 1st |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid | 1st |
ELECTIVE UNITS | ||
BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 1st |
CHCAGE001 | Facilitate the empowerment of older people | 1st |
CHCCCS001 | Address the needs of people with chronic disease | 1st |
CHCDIS007 | Facilitate the empowerment of people with disability | 1st |
CHCMHS001 | Work with people with mental health issues | 1st |
For the Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda you need to achieve competencies in the following:
Units of Competency | ||
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BSBFLM303B | Contribute to effective workplace relationships | |
HLTCOM502 | Develop professional expertise | |
HLTCOM4A | Communicate effectively with clients/patients | |
HLTCOM5A | Administer a Practice/ | |
HLTCOM6A | Make referrals to other health care professionals when appropriate | |
HLTCOM8A | Use specific medical terminology to communicate with clients/patients | |
HLTHSE1A | mplement and monitor occupational health and safety policies | |
HLTHSE2A | Implement & monitor OH&S policies, procedures & programs | |
BSBCMN204A | Work effectively with others | |
BSBCMN303A | Contribute to the effective workplace relationship | |
HLTIN1A | Manage infection control | |
HLTIN4A | Manage infection control | |
HLTHIR2A | Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry | |
HLTFA2A | Apply advanced first aid | |
HLTAYV1A | Plan the Ayurvedic herbal medicine treatment strategy – dravyaguna | |
HLTAYV2A | Plan the Ayurvedic treatment strategy – chikitsa | |
HLTAYV3A | Prepare and dispense Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine – dravyaguna | |
HLTAYV4A | Provide Ayurvedic advice on nutrition – Aahar | |
HLTAYV5A | Plan the Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine treatment | |
HLTAYV6A | Provide Ayurvedic relaxation massage treatment | |
HLTAYV7A | Plan the Ayurvedic Remedial massage treatment strategy | |
HLTAYV8A | Manage work within the Ayurvedic framework | |
HLTAYV9A | Perform Ayurvedic health assessment | |
HLTAVY10A | Provide Ayurvedic Remedial Massage health assessment | |
HLTAYV11A | Provide Ayurvedic Remedial Massage treatment | |
HLTAYV12A | Provide Ayurvedic lifestye consultation | |
HLTAYV13A | Provide Ayurvedic treatment | |
HLTAYV14A | Work within an Ayurvedic framework for lifestyle consultants | |
HLTAYV15A | Diagnosis of a disease, nidana – Apply Ayurvedic diagnostic framework |
Inclusive in the fees for this course are the following:
All course materials for Modules 1-10, common units, Ayurvedic cooking and Ayurvedic massage modules are included.
class attendance for your period of study
at the Health Institute Australia as per the timetable
Your course includes:-
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Ayurvedic cooking retreat
“Healthy mind, healthy body” is an ayurvedic nutrition and cooking residential weekend at our Nirvana Wellness Retreat.
Ayurveda is a science that has its roots in ancient Indian culture. It’s simple and extremely practical significance can be adapted to our culture and time. It is the ‘mother of all healing systems’ as it embraces all modalities. We have re-created the most idyllic Ayurvedic retreat, Nirvana Wellness Retreat on 70 acres, where you can attend tutorials, practicum and immersion programs.
This weekend retreat is available at student rates for all ayurvedic student to attend. It includes shared accommodation, meals, program and yoga duties.
(Massages, wellness treatments, single room upgrade and special diets are available as optional extras.)
Selected Ayurveda students from the Health Institute Australia may be offered the opportunity to participate in studies in India, and clinical placement at a leading Ayurvedic Hospital in Pune, India.
Clinical placement costs / travel / accommodation, etc. are at an additional cost.
Assessment will be conducted jointly by your teachers from the Ayurveda Institute (AI) in India, together with the Health Institute Australia (HIA).
Three units from the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda: HLT62615
These units of competency will be given credit to students who have been assessed in them and who wish to enrol in the full Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda with the Health Institute Australia.
Two groups of students are eligible to attend this 4 week intensive in India:
Also included are field trips to:-
Graduates from The Health Institute are eligible for membership and encouraged to join professional associations relevant to their modality and location. Annual membership to AAPA is encouraged and necessary for insurance purposes. Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association has various levels of membership:
Contact AAPA’s secretary: Hilary Sullivan
Email: aapa@onthenet.com.au
Website: ayurvedaaustralia.com
Senior First Aid is compulsory for graduates who wish to join a professional association such as AAPA for insurance purposes. For HIA students, Provide First Aid HLTAID003 is included in your course training, and covered by your fees. Please diarise the date to attend.
At the completion of the course, students receive an Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda. This qualification is from the Australian Government accredited Health Training Package and is CRICOS approved.
Occupational titles for these workers may include:
The Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda course trains you as an Ayurvedic Practitioner. You will learn to check the equilibrium of each person, defining their composition and help them quantify the status of their equilibrium through Ayurvedic Diagnosis. You will also help the patient achieve optimum health and well-being through recommending natural Ayurvedic medicine, Panchakarma, Detox & cleanses, Nutrition advice, Shirodhara, Massage & Yoga therapies for stress management etc.
Our extensive hands-on training prepares you for entry into the work force or your own practice.
The Health Institute Australia provides outstanding training for the Ayurvedic Practitioner in the following areas:-
Upon completion of the course, graduates are eligible to apply for memberships at professional associations such as the Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (AAPA) or other professional membership organisations that represent Ayurvedic practitioners. However Industry association may require additional information and conditions for membership and requirements may change periodically. As such, prospective students are encouraged to contact the relevant professional bodies for current membership requirements. Currently there are no licensing requirements to practice Ayurveda in Australia.
Ayurveda offers a diverse range of career pathways, and opportunities are increasing with the acceptance of Ayurveda into western medicine. Typical career options include:-
Students who have completed any of the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda or other Diploma courses offered by the Health Institute Australia are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary Medicine) degree or Advanced Diploma of Yoga Teacher Training.
Ayurveda is the knowledge of life and health. It is Indian naturopathy which stems from the time of the Vedas. It is the oldest and most comprehensive system of medicine invented for humankind. The term Ayurveda means the ‘science of life’.
… Read more about ‘What is Ayurveda’
Our accredited Ayurveda courses are fully compliant with the Australian Skills Quality Authority. This means that you can be assured of our commitment to the highest quality education available, and that your qualifications are recognised Australia-wide and beyond.
This course is CRICOS approved so that international students can get a student visa for one year.
This accredited Ayurvedic course has been developed in consultation with a wide range of teachers and practitioners of Ayurveda, including representatives of the health care industry and training authorities.
Our CEO, Shanti Gowans, sat on the advisory board of the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council as an industry expert in the field of Ayurveda. She is also the president of the AAPA (Australasian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association).
We provide high quality medicinal products for ayurvedic students to use personally or to recommend to clients. These products are specifically prepared for the Health Institute Australasia.
We offer a Nutrition program like no other – no cans, packets or frozen foods, not even cans of coconut water. We believe fresh is best, whether it be fresh coconut water or herbs and spices, fresh vegetables, home-made sauces, breads and beverages – all made from scratch.
We have our very own Ayurvedic retreat centre only 40 minutes from the main campus which has an amazing 70 acre property for students to learn experientially, enjoy the Ayurvedic gardens, planting, picking & eating delicious organic fresh produce & much more.
Australian Commonwealth Register of Institutions – cricos.education.gov.au Provider ID=03791F
Registered Training Organisation No. 45524
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