ARE YOU CREATED TO BE A CHAPLAIN OR A COMMUNITY WORKER?
Social support including Chaplaincy and Community Services are an integral part of your community, providing care and support to those in need. Our Applied Social Science awards offer you a range of practical focus areas including Counselling, Youth Work, Chaplaincy, Case Management, Pastoral Care, Social Welfare and Community Services. We have a range of training options, allowing you to tailor your learning to your calling.
“AC really equipped me to start Chaplaincy Australia in its early years, and empowered me to develop things (key to its success) like its values and organisational structure.”
Anne Iuliano
AC Graduate and Sessional Lecturer
Founder, Chaplaincy Australia
Citizen of the Year, Willoughby City Council, 2019
The brochure contains:
- Inspiration and stories from current students & alumni, and a glimpse at our faculty
- Important info on courses, campuses, scholarships, entry requirements, and employer / industry recognition
> Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care
> Minister's Chaplaincy Upgrade
> Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership
> Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry
> Diploma of Community Services - RPL
> Undergraduate Certificate in Community Services
ENDORSEMENT AND ACCREDITATION
AC Chaplaincy courses are endorsed by Chaplaincy Australia.
AC Counselling qualifications are accredited by the Australian Counselling Association.
CHAPLAINCY
Do you find yourself invested in the care of others? Do people come to you for their spiritual care? Perhaps you’re called to be a Chaplain. AC offers the training and accreditation pathways that are right for you. From the most experienced Chaplain through to the person who is just starting to think about becoming a Chaplain. Whether you’re a school leaver or a retiree, working full time or looking for a career change, we equip you to provide a high standard of care in a range of Chaplaincy settings.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Want to be better equipped to actively serve your community? AC’s Diploma of Community Services - RPL is a unique program designed to equip people to think and act differently regarding community transformation. This course is specifically designed for community workers and those who have 5 or more years experience in church-based community services work. By applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) you can participate in a special 5-day RPL intensive delivery mode and be recognised with a qualification for your experience. The Diploma of Community Services - RPL is a fully accredited VET Award endorsed by the ACC Community Engagement Director, Pastor Paul Bartlett. This learning mode draws upon your many years of community engagement ministry experience and provides quality gap training. To find out more about the RPL course, visit the Diploma of Community Services - RPL.
*16% higher than the national average. UG Federal Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching 2018. QILT.edu.au.
^Postgraduate Business and Leadership, 2018 QILT Survey. QILT.edu.au.
**Subjects with required face-to-face delivery, such as Social Science and Education practicals, will meet physical distancing measures and required hygiene practices. Based on the latest Government advice, we are planning for a gradual return to face-to-face teaching for students who can attend campus.