School Chaplaincy Upgrade
Students needing to obtain the two mandatory units for school chaplaincy can complete the School Chaplaincy Upgrade (SCU) by attending the relevant sessions during a School Chaplaincy Upgrade course. Dates for upcoming SCU are listed on the AC timetable page. This intensive with assessments is completed online.
Course Description
This short program is a component of CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care which is designed to provide you with a wider scope of competencies and understanding of chaplaincy and pastoral care.
Course Structure
This course comprises 3 units of competency completed over one semester full-time or equivalent part-time.
To be awarded the School Chaplaincy Upgrade, students must demonstrate competency in all three units.
Units Included
- Respond to client needs (CHCCCS016)
- Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
- The School Chaplain and Self-Care (additional non-accredited unit)
Units
- Respond to client needs (CHCCCS016)
- Work with people with mental health issues (CHCMHS001)
- The School Chaplain and Self-Care (additional non-accredited unit)
Entry Requirments
Essential Requirements: Nil.
Additional:
Entry Requirements
- Currently employed as a pastor or minister with 5 years of experience
- Relevant state or territory Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
- Statement of Purpose
- Letter of Endorsement
For details of how to meet these entry requirements, check the How to Apply page.
How to Apply:
Apply online at http://ac.edu.au/apply-now/
- Scroll down the page to "Other Application Forms and Information" > "Ministers and School Chaplaincy Upgrade"
- 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 Modes: Online recorded
Locations: Online
Duration: One Semester
Next intake: 4-6th October 2023
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.
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