Units and Modules

•    VPAU350*     Assess an Alexander technique student
•    VPAU351*     Teach the Alexander technique to an individual
•    VPAU352      Teach the Alexander technique to a group
•    VPAU353      Teach the Alexander technique in a specialist area
•    VPAU354*    Apply hands on skills in teaching the Alexander technique
•    VPAU355    Demonstrate and maintain professional practice as an Alexander teacher

These six units will be assessed at the completion of the first three years of the training. Those three units with an asterick are required to be fully completed in order to gain AUSTAT certification. Trainees should also have made considerable progress on the other three to gain AUSTAT accreditation.

•    VPAM356     Principles of the Alexander technique
•    VPAM357     Basic use of the self
•    VPAM358     Intermediate use of the self
•    VPAM359     Advanced use of the self

The three use of the self modules will tend to correspond to the first three year levels. Trainees ability to teahe arises out of the work and change they themselves have undergone. Assessment will be based on the overall process of change.

Completion of these four modules are required for AUSTAT accreditation

•    HLTAP301A* Recognise healthy body systems in a health care context
•    HLTCOM301B*  Provide specific information to clients
•    HLTCOM502B Develop professional expertise
•    HLTCOM405B Administer a practice
•    HLTCOM404B* Communicate effectively with clients
•    HLTCOM406B* Make referrals to other health care practitioners when appropriate
•    HLTCOM408B* Use specific health terminology to communicate effectively
•    SRSCOP015B Prepare a public speaking presentation for informative, motivational and persuasive talks
•    BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
•    TAAENV403B Ensure a healthy and safe learning environment

Completion of the modules marked with an asterisk are required for AUSTAT accreditation