Course Structure

This course requires you to complete two units:

• CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Units

• CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Entry Requirements

Currently employed as a pastor or minister with 5 years of experience

Relevant state working with children’s check.

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.

How to Apply

Apply online at http://ac.edu.au/apply-now/

1. Select "DOMESTIC APPLICATION"
2. Select "Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care"
3. Select "Sydney Campus (and Online)"
4. You can now "Click to Apply" for the MCU.

Online application prompts you to create a login username and password. Be sure to retain your login information. You can pause, save your application progress at any point and return at a later time. During the application process you will be asked to upload supporting documentation, which includes:

• Proof of Identity (eg. Birth Certificate or Passport)
• A government issued, Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Consult http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.
• Statement of Purpose (a short 200-word summary of why you wish to study this course)
• A CV documenting 5 years of ministry experience (Required for this special cohort)
• Working with Children Check (use your home state registration process to gain the WCC). Applicants are classified a ‘volunteer’ in Education.

Study Modes

Delivery Mode: Face to face and/or Online Live
Locations: Sydney, Online
Duration: One Semester
Intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2

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.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Not applicable to VET courses.