CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care
As a chaplain, you can make a difference in the lives of others. Chaplains help people work through life issues, assist in times of crisis and provide a safe place for people to share their story.
The Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care is a nationally accredited qualification that will equip you to provide a high standard of care in a range of areas within chaplaincy.
Starting with the Chaplaincy Essentials units, students will develop targeted communication skills to give support to those needing pastoral care in a range of areas, including grief and loss and mental health issues. The Chaplaincy Essentials units are delivered face-to-face in a 3 day or 5 day intensive format, where you develop your new skills while being supported by your trainers and classmates.
We have a range of new electives to equip you for some of the biggest issues faced today. Our electives allow you to specialise in your field of interest, in subject areas as varied as Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Problem Gambling, Drugs & Alcohol, Aged Care and Young People. These electives are available to be completed online or as a Professional Development Day with accredited training option. Click HERE to apply for the PD Day Electives.
Our trainers have extensive experience in chaplaincy and pastoral care, with an in-depth understanding of how to implement theory into real, practical care. Hear their inspiring stories as they share some of the remarkable experiences they have had the privilege of being involved in.
Study chaplaincy and be transformed as you gain a greater understanding of yourself and those around you. Empower others and play an important part in building healthier communities by pursuing a rewarding career in chaplaincy.
See Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care for more information or watch this video to hear more about Chaplaincy. Career Pathways: watch video
Intensives are delivered across 3 or 5 days face to face, Thursday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Saturday 8.30am to 3.00pm. Students must attend these Intensives in order to complete the course.
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Award Description
Apply for Chaplaincy courses online via http://ac.edu.au/apply-now/ Use the online application form under the “Certificates and Diplomas” heading.
Application for Chaplaincy Programs requires the submission of key proof of identity documentation, which includes:
1) Proof of Identity (either Australian Birth Certificate OR Australian Passport OR Passport+Evidence of Permanent residency)
2) A ‘Passport style’ ID photo
3) A Letter of Endorsement from a community leader verifying your suitability for Chaplaincy work. The letter should contain the endorser's letter head and signature. Examples of appropriate community leaders could be, a Pastor or Minister, Rotary Member, Council Member, or JP.
4) A 200 word, Statement of Intent, which is a short summary of why you wish to study the course.
5) Certificate application requires a government issued, Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Consult http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.
Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care
13 subjects. Delivery mode is four, 3 day, classroom intensives plus one 2-day intensive spread out over the course of approx. 10 months, mixed with online study between intensives.
Cost (2017): $3705. (Payment is upfront and can be split into $1710 for Intensives 1&2 and $1425 for Intensives 3&4 and $570 for Electives)
VET FEE Help is not available for the Certificate.
NEW CERTIFICATE IV IN CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE COURSES:
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NSWCP63 Parramatta (NSW) |
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Alphacrucis College |
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30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW |
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Intensive 1: 3-5 Aug 2017 |
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Intensive 2: 28 - 30 September 2017 |
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Intensive 3: 8-10 February 2018 |
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Intensive 4: 12-14 April 2018 |
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ELECTIVES - NSWELE8: 31 May - 2 June 2018 |
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WACP10 Perth (WA) |
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Venue: |
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The State Hub |
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Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway Vic Park Perth WA |
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Intensive 1: 3-5 August 2017 |
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Intensive 2: 5-7 October 2017 |
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Intensive 3: 15-17 February 2018 |
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Intensive 4: 19-21 April 2018 |
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ELECTIVES - WAE3: 31 May - 2 June 2018 |
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QLDCP12 Brisbane (QLD) |
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Alphacrucis College |
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44 O’Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD |
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Intensive 1: 28-30 September 2017 |
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Intensive 2: 23-25 November 2017 |
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Intensive 3: 8-10 February 2018 |
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Intensive 4: 12-14 April 2018 |
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ELECTIVES - QLDE2: 31 May - 2 June 2018 |
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NSWCP61 Central Coast (NSW) |
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Hope UC Charmhaven Campus |
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164 Pacific Hwy, Charmhaven NSW |
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Intensive 1: 17-19 August 2017 |
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Intensive 2: 19-21 October 2017 |
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Intensive 3: 1-3 March 2018 |
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Intensive 4: 26-28 April 2018 |
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ELECTIVES - : 14-16 June 2018 |
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NSWCP64 Yamba (NSW) |
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Wellspring Community Church |
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3 Treelands Drive, Yamba |
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Intensive 1: 31 August - 2 September 2017 |
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Intensive 2: 26-28 October 2017 |
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Intensive 3: 8-10 March 2018 |
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Intensive 4: 3-5 May 2018 |
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ELECTIVES - NSWELE9: 21-23 June 2018 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY with accredited training option:
The Elective Dates listed above can be attended for Professional Development purposes
Discover more - Chaplaincy ELECTIVES
Apply and Enrol for your chosen Development Day ELECTIVES
WAELE2 Perth
Dates:
Domestic Violence: Thursday 11 May 2017
Working with Young People: Friday 12 May 2017
NSWELE4 Parramatta
Dates:
Older People: Thursday 1 June 2017
Domestic Violence: Friday 2 June 2017
Working with Young People: Saturday 3 June 2017
CERTIFICATE IV IN CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE-:
[ The below information is for current students only ]
VICCP25 - EPPING, VICTORIA
Dates:
Intensive 1: 27-29 April 2017
Intensive 2: 29 June – 1 July 2017
Intensive 3: 7-9 September 2017
Intensive 4: 16-18 November 2017
Electives: 9-10 February 2018
NSWCP62 - Cardiff (NSW)
Dates:
Intensive 1: 30 March-1 Apr 2017
Intensive 2: 1-3 June 2017
Intensive 3: 10-12 August 2017
Intensive 4: 19-21 October 2017
Electives: 17-18 Nov 2017
WACP9 - Perth (WA)
Dates:
Intensive 1: 9-11 March 2017
Intensive 2: 25-27 May 2017
Intensive 3: 20-22 July 2017
Intensive 4: 28-30 September 2017
Electives (WAELE2): 2-3 Nov 2017
QLDCP11 - Brisbane (QLD)
Venue:
Alphacrucis College
180 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba, QLD
Dates:
Intensive 1: 2-4 March 2017
Intensive 2: 11-13 May 2017
Intensive 3: 6-8 July 2017
Intensive 4: 14-16 September 2017
Electives: 27-28 October 2017
NSWCP59 Parramatta
Venue:
Alphacrucis College
30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW
Dates:
Intensive 1: 16 - 18 February 2017
Intensive 2: 4-6 May 2017
Intensive 3: 29 June-1 July 2017
Intensive 4: 14-16 September 2017
Electives: 19-21 October 2017
VICCP24 Mulgrave
Venue:
Enjoy Church (East Campus)
2263 Princes Highway, Mulgrave, VIC
Dates:
Intensive 1: 17-19 November 2016
Intensive 2: 9-11 February 2017
Intensive 3: 6-8 April 2017
Intensive 4: 15-17 June 2017
Electives: 13-15 July 2017
NSWCP55 Parramatta
Venue:
Dates:
Intensive 1: 29 September - 1 October 2016
Intensive 2: 1-3 December 2016
Intensive 3: 9-11 March 2017
Intensive 4: 11-13 May 2017
Electives: 1-3 June 2017
NSWCP53 Parramatta
Venue:
Dates:
Intensive 1: 19- 21 May 2016
Intensive 2: 4 - 6 August 2016
Intensive 3: 27- 29 October 2016
Intensive 4: 9- 11 February 2017
Electives: 16-18 March 2017
WACP8 Perth
Venue:
Dates:
Intensive 1: 11-13 August 2016
Intensive 2: 3-5 November 2016
Intensive 3: 16-18 February 2017
Intensive 4: 6-8 April 2017
Electives: 11-12 May 2017
Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Nil.
Fees★
Local Students: AU$3705.00
Complete Fee Schedules and FEE-HELP information (where appropriate) for all Alphacrucis courses can be found in our Documents section, under the Fees and FEE-HELP Information link.
★Important: The total cost is based on students enrolling in the complete course or qualification for the standard delivery stream on offer. Fees are actually set on a per unit level, so that the total cost of an award is [number of units in award] x [cost of units]. Accordingly, the total cost of an award will vary depending on the units chosen. International students are required to enrol in the complete course or qualification. The fees are subject to change. Please contact Alphacrucis for an up to date fee schedule.
Australian Skills Quality Authority Information
- Legal name: Alphacrucis College Limited
- RTO National code: 90525
Units offered as part of this Award:
- CHCAGE001 - Facilitate the empowerment of older people
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Description: Develop the skills and knowledge that reflects an understanding of the residential aged care sector, the home and community care sector. Identify the key issues facing older people in the community. By learning about the ageing process and how this can affect people’s behaviour, you will be able to help your clients through providing better services and greater quality of care. Unit detail page >>
- CHCAOD001 - Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
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Description: Be trained with the knowledge and skills to support clients who are affected by alcohol and other drugs. This course will equip you to have an understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and other drugs, to ensure interventions are person-centred and to support the client’s rights and safety. Unit detail page >>
- CHCCCS004 - Assess co-existing needs
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the diverse and multi-faceted needs of people and determine both internal and external services required to meet those needs. Unit detail page >>
- CHCCCS017 - Provide loss and grief support
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to the needs of people who are experiencing loss, grief and bereavement. Unit detail page >>
- CHCCOM002 - Use communication to build relationships
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply specific communication techniques to establish, build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders based on respect and trust. Unit detail page >>
- CHCDFV001 - Recognise and respond approriately to domestic and family violence
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Description: Equip yourself to identify and respond to domestic violence during professional contact with clients. Build your understanding and knowledge of domestic and family violence, with an awareness of its effects. Be trained to respond appropriately with relevant information and to refer where necessary. Unit detail page >>
- CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work respectfully with people from diverse social and cultural groups and situations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Unit detail page >>
- CHCGMB001 - Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
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Description: Provide support to clients who are affected by a range of problem gambling issues. Develop the knowledge and skills required as a foundation for work in the problem gambling sector. Learn about the effective treatment options for those experiencing problem gambling. Unit detail page >>
- CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and work within the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to an individual job role. Unit detail page >>
- CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish relationships, clarify needs, and then work collaboratively with people who are living with mental health issues. Unit detail page >>
- CHCPAS001 - Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for pastoral and spiritual care work either within a specific belief system or in a non-denominational context. Work may be paid or in a volunteer capacity. Unit detail page >>
- CHCPAS002 - Provide pastoral and spiritual care
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Description: This unit describes the skill and knowledge required to identify specific issues and provide appropriate pastoral and spiritual support to a range of clients. Work may be either in a paid or volunteer capacity, across a range of contexts. Unit detail page >>
- CHCPRP003 - Reflect on and improve own professional practice
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate and enhance own practice through a process of reflection and ongoing professional development. Unit detail page >>
- CHCSOH001 - Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
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Description: Prepare yourself to work with people who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless, including women and children experiencing family violence. Work with clients to assess the issues and risks impacting on homelessness, and work to identify solutions to issues raised. Unit detail page >>
- CHCYTH002 - Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
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Description: Be trained to support young people by understanding how their experience and environment affect them. Develop a holistic approach that recognises that events, families and peers impact on the development of a young person, and that the way these systems interact will impact on the growth of the individual. Unit detail page >>
