451513-HERBALIST (WESTERN)

ANZSCO code: 
451513
Job Title: 

HERBALIST (WESTERN)

Job Description: 

Utilises plants and plant based material to create medicines to help prevent or treat various illnesses.

Tasks: 
  • interviewing clients to work out their needs
  • treating emotional, psychological and physical imbalances of the body using natural techniques and diagnostic methods
  • monitoring and correcting imbalances in the body using muscle testing techniques
  • advising clients on dietary requirements and exercise programs
  • recording clients' weight and measurements
  • instructing clients on the use of exercise equipments
  • providing support and counselling
Job Group: 

4

Skills: 

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia

AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Reference Australian Bureau of Statistics
1220.0 - ANZSCO -- Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, 2013, Version 1.658