Diploma of Yoga Teaching

Provider:

Australian College of Sport and Fitness (ALG)

Course Code:

10697NAT

CRICOS Code:

098602G

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Health and Medicine

Duration:

52-Week

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 9,540 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

January, April, July, October

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Course Overview

The Diploma of Yoga Teaching allows you to build on the CIV Yoga towards becoming a Specialist Yoga Teacher. You will deepen your knowledge and skills with advanced subjects of Yoga, meditation and philosophy. You will learn the principles of Yoga Therapy and how to deal with students who have special needs and chronic conditions. You will also undertake learning on Yoga for the stages of life including yoga for pregnancy, children’s yoga and yoga for the aged.

The Diploma of Yoga Teaching course will prepare you to:

Develop courses and programs utilising advanced Yoga techniques
Conduct Yoga lifestyle and nutritional assessments
Adapt yoga for different life stages including pregnancy, children and the aged. Conduct Yoga classes for students with chronic conditions or special needs
Undertake research in yoga projects
Apply Yoga philosophy concepts in yoga classes, workshops and retreats.
Deliver first aid.

Some of the topics you will study include:

Advanced Yoga Teaching Techniques,
Advanced Pranayama (breath) Techniques,
Advanced Meditation Techniques,
Yoga Lifestyle & Nutrition Assessments
Yoga for Life Stages,
Yoga for Special Needs,
Yoga for Chronic Disease,
Yoga Research,
Yoga Philosophy.

Course Structure

The Diploma of Yoga Teaching is made up of the following 13 units of competencies, which are made up of 9 core and 4 elective units:

YOGTCH005 Adapt yoga to meet different life stages
YOGTCH006 Adapt yoga to meet special needs
YOGTCH007 Teach advanced asana techniques
YOGTCH008 Teach advanced pranayama techniques
YOGTCH009 Teach advanced meditation and relaxation techniques
YOGTCH010 Make yoga lifestyle assessments
YOGTCH011 Refine yoga philosophy
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
HLTHPS010 Interpret and use information about nutrition and diet
BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCCCS001 Address the needs of people with chronic disease
HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Prerequisites for entry into the course requires that students must have attained the ten core units from 10696NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching, which are: CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice HLTAID011 Provide first aid YOGTCH001 Develop and maintain yoga practice YOGTCH002 Plan and organise yoga classes YOGTCH003 Teach basic yoga techniques YOGTCH004 Apply anatomy and physiology to yoga teaching Additionally international applicants must provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 12,
Minimum Age to Apply	Be at least 18 years of age.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Prerequisites for entry into the course requires that students must have attained the ten core units from 10696NAT Certificate IV in Yoga Teaching, which are:

CHCCOM006 Establish and manage client relationships
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS004 Manage work health and safety
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
HLTAID011 Provide first aid
YOGTCH001 Develop and maintain yoga practice
YOGTCH002 Plan and organise yoga classes
YOGTCH003 Teach basic yoga techniques
YOGTCH004 Apply anatomy and physiology to yoga teaching

Additionally international applicants must provide evidence of completing at least the equivalent of Australian Year 12,

Minimum Age to Apply

Be at least 18 years of age.

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.5.
English Language Requirements	A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies: Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland. Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland. Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

ALG requires an English proficiency level of IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with no individual band under 5.5.

English Language Requirements

A prospective student does not need to provide evidence of an English test score with their application if one of the following applies:

Prospective student is a citizen and holds a passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
Prospective student has completed at least 5 years’ study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.

Pathway

Yoga Teacher

Career Opportunities

The potential employment outcomes for this course are:

Yoga teacher employed in Yoga studios (General, Private + Specialist Yoga classes)
Yoga Studio Owner / Manager
Wellbeing / Yoga Program Coordinator
Freelance Yoga Teacher (General, Private + Specialist Yoga classes)
Yoga Teacher specialized in Workshops, Training and Retreats
Specialist yoga teacher (Special Needs, Prenatal, Children, Aged Yoga)