CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care
Welcome to the Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and 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.
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.
Students can choose to study the full Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, a short course, or attend Professional Development Days. Intensives are delivered nationwide, 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 the Intensives in order to complete the course. These intensives are supplemented by the practicum component of working in the field in areas such as prisons, schools, hospitals and aged care.
In 2019 a weekly evening class option is being offerend in Sydney. Click on 'Award description' above for details.
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.
Program Director, Chaplaincy
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CHC42315 CERTIFICATE IV IN CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE
A nationally accredited qualification. Courses are currently available in many states in Australia. CLICK HERE for 2019 Semester 1 course dates.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
Including Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Problem Gambling, Drugs & Alcohol, Aged Care and Young People. Available at various times throughout the year. For Elective dates CLICK HERE.
MINISTERS CHAPLAINCY UPGRADE
For Pastors and Ministers with years of experience looking to upskill or move into the Chaplaincy field.
For dates CLICK HERE.
Award Description and Course Dates
CHC42315 THE CERTIFICATE IV IN CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE
The Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care is a 12 month course that comprises 13 units. CLICK HERE for course structure.
The delivery mode is either 3 day, or 5 day Intensives, mixed with online study between intensives. Starting with the Foundations of Care units, students 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 dynamic classroom environment will ensure you develop of new skills, while being supported by trainers and classmates. As a part of the training students undertake a 100 hour chaplaincy placement in an area of their choice.
There are 3 sections delivered over a 12 month period:-
1. Foundations of Care 2 x 3-day (or 1 x 5-day) Intensives
2. Chaplaincy Development 2 x 3-day Intensives
3. Chaplaincy Electives 1x 2-day Intensives
Cost (2018): $3900. (Payment is divided into 3 sections: $1800 for Intensives 1&2 and $1500 for Intensives 3&4 and $600 for Intensive 5)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS
We have a range of 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 as a Professional Development Day with accredited training option.
MINISTERS CHAPLAINCY UPGRADE
The ‘Ministers Chaplaincy Upgrade’ is a short course for Pastors and Ministers with years of experience looking to upskill or move into the Chaplaincy field. This includes a 3-day Intensive (8.30am-5pm) and assessments completed online.
Students who choose this option complete 2 units of study and receive a statement of attainment.
Units include:-
CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needs
CHCMHS001 - Work with people with mental health issues
Additional topics include: Loss and Grief / Self Care
2019 dates below
2019 COURSE DATES - Semester 1 for NEW STUDENTS
CHC42315 CERTIFICATE IV IN CHAPLAINCY AND PASTORAL CARE
NEW SOUTH WALESNSW87 – SYDNEY
Alphacrucis College 30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW Intensive 1: 1-3 August 2019
Intensive 2: 26-28 September 2019 Intensive 3: 30 January – 1 February 2020 Intensive 4: 19-21 March 2020 Electives: 15-16 May 2020 |
NEW SOUTH WALESNSW83- SYDNEY
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NEW SOUTH WALESNSW89 – SYDNEY
Alphacrucis College 30 Cowper St, Parramatta, NSW Intensive 1&2: 4-8 November 2019
Intensive 3: 2-4 April 2020 Intensive 4: 28-30 May 2020 Electives: 17-18 July 2020 |
WESTERN AUSTRALIAWA17 – GERALDTON Intensive 1: 29-31 August 2019 |
VICTORIAVIC29 – MELBOURNE Intensive 1: 17-19 October 2019 |
MINISTERS CHAPLAINCY UPGRADE
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SA MCU - ADELAIDE |
NSW MCU– PARRAMATTA Wednesday 26 - Friday 28 June 2019 |
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QLD MCU - BRISBANE Wednesday 3 - Friday 5 July 2019 |
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS with accredited training option:
The Elective Dates listed below can be attended for Professional Development purposes
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NSW – PARRAMATTA Domestic Violence:
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TAS - LAUNCESTON Alcohol and other Drugs:
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NSW – PARRAMATTA Alcohol and other Drugs:
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WA - PERTH Alcohol and other Drugs:
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QLD - BRISBANE Domestic Violence:
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VIC29 - MELBOURNE Alcohol and other Drugs:
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Course Dates for Continuing Students
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VIC29 - MELBOURNE Intensive 1: 11-13 April 2019 |
QLD17 – BRISBANE Intensive 1: 7-9 March 2019 |
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NSW82– NEWCASTLE Intensive 1: 21-23 March 2019 |
TAS2 – HOBART Intensive 1&2: 11-15 March 2019 |
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WA15 – PERTH Intensive 1: 14-16 March 2019 |
NSWD78– SYDNEY Intensive 1 & 2: 5-9 November 2018 |
NSW80– SYDNEY
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TASMANIA TASCP3 – LAUNCESTON Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018 |
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VICD28 Melbourne Intensive 1: 25-27 October 2018 |
QUEENSLAND QLDCP16 – BRISBANE Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018 |
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WESTERN AUSTRALIA WACP13 – PERTH Intensive 1: 23-25 August 2018 |
NEW SOUTH WALES NSWCP76 – SYDNEY Intensive 1: 9-11 August 2018 |
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Entry Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
Nil.
Applications
Application for Chaplaincy Programs requires the submission of key proof of identity documentation, which includes:
1) Certified copy of your birth certificate or passport. (If born overseas, certified copy of your permanent residency status or Australian Citizenship Certificate)
2) A ‘Passport style’ ID photo
3) Certified copies of your relevant academic transcripts (may include high school record of results or academic records)
4) 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 leaders could be a Pastor or Minister, Rotary Member, Council Member, or JP.
5) A 200 word, Statement of Intent, which is a short summary of why you wish to study the course.
Please note: Certificate application requires a government issued, Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Consult http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.
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Fees★
Local Students: AU$3900.00
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
Chaplaincy Support (faculty profile)
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 >>
- CHCCCS003 - Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and manage immediate suicide risk and work with the individual to achieve safe outcomes. It includes the requirements for developing a clear safety plan for addressing any immediate danger to the person at risk or others, mobilising access to emergency medical help when needed and facilitating links with further support. 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 >>
- CHCCCS016 - Respond to client needs
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Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond holistically to client needs. Clients may have a range of issues outside and in addition to the area of immediate focus or expertise of the worker and their organisation. 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 appropriately 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 >>
