Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

Provider:

Alphacrucis University College

Course Code:

CHC42315

CRICOS Code:

CHC42315

Qualification Level:

Certificate

Course Area:

Creative Arts

Duration:

1-Year

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Melrose Park, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 9,750 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

On Campus, Online Delivery, Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Flexible Intakes

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Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care is a dynamic, practical course designed to equip you to provide a high standard of chaplaincy support in a variety of contexts in the community. It is taught by experienced and passionate chaplains through a series of intensives.

The intensives involve you in an interactive group learning environment in which to learn, discuss and practice. These intensives are supplemented by the practicum component of working in the field in areas such as prisons, schools, hospitals and aged care. Students arrange and undertake a 100 hour chaplaincy placement in an area of choice as a part of their training.

Course Structure

This course comprises 13 units of competency completed over 1 year full time or 2 years part time.

To be awarded the Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, students must demonstrate competency in all units.

11 core units
2 elective units

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	The following is needed for admission into the program: A 200-word Statement of Intent, which is a short summary of why you wish to study this program. A reference from a Minister/Community Leader which endorses your readiness and suitability to complete the chaplaincy training and undertake a chaplaincy work placement in the community. The letter should contain the endorser's letter head, contact details and signature. Examples of appropriate community include: Pastor or Minister, Rotary Member, Council Member, or JP.

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

The following is needed for admission into the program:

A 200-word Statement of Intent, which is a short summary of why you wish to study this program.
A reference from a Minister/Community Leader which endorses your readiness and suitability to complete the chaplaincy training and undertake a chaplaincy work placement in the community. The letter should contain the endorser's letter head, contact details and signature. Examples of appropriate community include: Pastor or Minister, Rotary Member, Council Member, or JP.

Career Opportunities

This program equips you to become a Chaplain or pastoral carer in diverse areas such as:

prisons
schools
hospitals
aged care facilities
different sporting codes
and other community settings

Internship or Work Placements

As part of unit CHCPAS002 Provide Pastoral and Spiritual Care, students must arrange and undertake a 100-hour chaplaincy placement in an area of their choice and engage in supervision as a part of their training.