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

Units

Course Structure

The course is conducted as 5 intensives:

• 4x 3-Day Intensives across 1st and 2nd Semester
• 1 x 2-Day Intensive in Summer/Winter School

Core Units / 1st Semester (Intensive 1 & 2)

• CHCPAS001 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs
• CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs

Core Units / 2nd Semester (Intensive 3 & 4)

• CHCPAS002 Provide pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically

Electives / Summer or Winter School (Intensive 5)

Choose two of the following elective units:

• CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
• CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Entry Requirments

Essential Requirements: Nil.

Additional:

This program requires a government issued Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. See http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.

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.

Study Modes

Delivery Modes*: Face-to-Face (Campus class), Online Live (Zoom class), Online Recorded, Intensives
Locations**: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Online
Duration: 1 year full-time/2 years part-time
Intakes: Multiple intakes across the year

* Our study modes are flexible so you can mix-and-match different modes throughout your course to fit your needs. For example, a face-to-face student can choose to attend some classes online or an online student may choose to take some subjects face-to-face.

** Some subjects may only be available in certain study modes each semester. Please check the timetable for the most up-to-date information. Face-to-face classes can be delivered weekly or via intensives, where the subject is delivered in a block over consecutive weekdays and/or weekends. Some subjects must be completed face-to-face to meet professional accreditation requirements.

How Chaplaincy study works

Training is completed in 3 day Intensives, which means taking minimum time off work. This Intensive format creates opportunities for networking and enhanced learning. There is also a weekly evening class format offered in Sydney. Assessments are completed online, which means greater flexibility in your study plans.

How placement works

The placement component of the course gives students the opportunity to apply skills in a diversity of chaplaincy roles – including prisons, schools, aged care facilities, hospitals, youth centres - with links to potential employment and Chaplaincy networks.

Study support

Alphacrucis offers a high level of support to all students. Chaplaincy Tutors are available Monday to Friday by phone, email, Zoom or in person to answer your course questions, to assist you assessments and with the online Moodle system.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Government loans are unavailable for this course. An alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about VET loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Not applicable to VET courses.