As a chaplain, you can make a difference in the lives of others. Chaplains help people in various spheres of life work through life issues, assist in times of crisis and provide a listening ear and a safe place in which people can share their story.

This course is delivered by Alphacrucis College at Hills Campus of Hillsong Church. All 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.

This course with will see you receive a CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care, a nationally recognised qualification equipping you to provide a high standard of care in chaplaincy.

The course experience involves:
1. Face to Face Class Input
Complete 13 units over 32 Wednesday nights online (all four terms of the 2020/2021 Night School year)
2. A Practicum Component
Complete 100 hours of a practicum placement working in spheres like in prisons, schools, hospitals, military, sports or aged care.
3. Assessments
A mix of online and in class assessments are completed.

Topics include
 The Role of the Chaplain
 Loss and Grief
 Client referrals
 Specialist Communication Skills
 Mental Health
 Suicide prevention
 Legal and ethical issues
 Self-care
 Understanding culture
 Disaster and crisis care

Students need to have access to the internet as they will be engaging with course content and assessments via Moodle (online platform).

This qualification enables participants to pursue volunteer or paid employment as a chaplain with community organisations. Completing this course does not guarantee chaplaincy work within Hillsong Church.

Course Cost: $3,965 per person
$1830 at enrolment
$1525* in January
$610* in late March (* May have slight increase in 2021)

Austudy is available for students, please check your eligibility.

Starts Term 3 Date: 29th July 2020

The course is delivered by Alphacrucis College RTO: 90525

Available at Online.

COURSE STRUCTURE

FOUNDATIONS OF CARE
Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
(CHCPAS001)
Provide pastoral and spiritual care
(CHCPAS002)
Use communication to build relationships
(CHCCOM002)
Provide loss and grief support
(CHCCCS017)
Respond to client needs
(CHCCCS016)
Work with people with mental health issues
(CHCMHS001)
CHAPLAINCY DEVELOPMENT
Work with diverse people
(CHCDIV001)
Assess co-existing needs
(CHCCCS004)
Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
(CHCCCS003)
Reflect on and improve own professional practice
(CHCPRP003)
Work legally and ethically
(CHCLEG001)

ELECTIVES
The cohort will choose two of the following:
Work in an alcohol and/or other drugs context
(CHCAOD001)
Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence (CHCDFV001)
Assess the needs of clients with problem gambling issues
(CHCGMB001)
Facilitate the empowerment of older people
(CHCAGE001)
Work with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness
(CHCSOH001)
Work effectively with young people in the youth work context
(CHCYTH002)

Have you lost your job and want the confidence to find a new job? This 7 week course is all about securing the right job (not just any), in and after a crisis.
Presented by Pree Sarkar, executive recruiter and career coach, who is rated Top 1% by LinkedIn.
Pree has had job losses through significant world events like 9/11 and the GFC. He has reinvented his career and thrived after each setback, using principles and building four critical skills for job search and securing the right job, despite constant changes in the workplace and industry.
Through teaching, in-class activities and discussions, discover practical steps showing you how to:
• Achieve clarity in the chaos
• Focus on the right job for you, be it regaining a new job in your current line of work or reinventing your career
• Build a five-start resume that conveys your value
• Create an impressive LinkedIn profile
• Grow, engage and leverage your network
• Secure interviews in target jobs and companies
• Influence through consultative interviews, overcome common objections and get the job!

Term 3 Date: 29th July 2020

Cost: Free
We do encourage you to purchase the book “Switch” by Pree Sarkar from Kindle or Amazon which will give you access to forms and tools you will use during the class sessions.
Available Online

Has everyone been called to leadership? What is leadership? What are those personal qualities and skills that increase our influence? Before we can effectively lead others, we need to first learn how to lead in our own life.
This exciting short 7 week course, which has been written based on content from Dr John Maxwell's book and Million Leaders Mandate curriculum, would be a perfect first step in equipping yourself in becoming a person of Godly influence in your world.
Each student will receive a copy of the Maxwell book "Developing the Leader Within You" and a student notebook to keep a record of the notes taken from each lecture.

Term 3 Date: 29th July 2020

Cost:$220 for the semester (both courses) or $120 per term (one course)
Available Online

Learn how to grow your business using the latest Social Media marketing methods. Take your social media skills to the next level by acquiring the principles and practices needed to create, build and grow social media accounts for professional use. Over the 4 weeks as you’re receiving from an experienced marketing professional in a dynamic classroom environment including collaboration, Q&A, videos, you’ll also get hands on to create, design and build a real social media campaign for your business.

We cover topics like:
• Social Media Marketing Strategy
• Identify business objectives & your ideal target customer
• Understanding your customers' story for excellent messaging
• Learn what, what & how you should be posting on Social Media
• Understanding the different pay per click marketing objectives
• Measuring success
• Workshopping campaigns together

Term 3 Date: 29th July 2020
Term 4 Date: 16th September 2020

Cost: $75

Available Online

Are you curious or interested in finding out more about teaching scripture (SRE) to students in our public schools? Do you have the qualities and skills that it takes to teach? Do you want to learn how to manage a class powerfully and effectively?

We are seeking people who are passionate about teaching scripture. There is a shortage of SRE teachers in many areas of NSW, particularly in our high schools.

Over this seven week course you will be trained in how to powerfully and consistently share and teach scripture to students in public schools.
You will learn:
• valuable classroom management skills from existing teachers
• discover how to engage with students while promoting and facilitating discussion
• how to encourage students to explore their faith in a safe environment

Participants will receive:
• a personal copy of the Rescue Bible from Scripture Union as well as relevant workbooks
• access to online resources
• a student notebook to keep a record of the notes taken from each lecture

Accreditation to become an authorised SRE teacher is issued subject to meeting the relevant criteria in an interview and demonstrating competency in a live classroom under guidance and supervision.

Accredited teachers will be supported in finding relevant classes to teach.

Term 3 Date: 29th July 2020
Cost: $70.00
Available Online

There is a key to building a great team, church, business, or organisation. After decades of leadership, Maxwell defines that key as his greatest leadership principle is "those closest to the leader will determine the success level of that leader".

It's not enough for a leader to have vision, energy, drive and conviction. If you want to see your dream come to fruition, you must learn how to develop the leaders around you. The sign of a great leader is that they are developing the leaders around them.

This short 7 week course, which has been written based on content from Dr John Maxwell's book and Million Leaders Mandate curriculum, will present you with insightful and practical keys on how to develop and turn a group of followers into a group of leaders. A perfect second step in equipping yourself in becoming a person of Godly influence in your world.

Each student will receive a copy of John Maxwell's book "Developing the Leaders Around You" and a student notebook to keep a record of the notes taken from each lecture.

Term 4 Date: 16th September 2020 - Hills

Cost:$220 for the semester (both courses) or $120 per term (one course)

Available Online

Do you have a dream and would like to know how to see the dream become a reality? This 7-week course experience includes invaluable input sessions and workshops facilitated by proven dreamers including Don Cooper-Williams our lead facilitator. They will assist you in gaining clarity of your dream, set you up with a framework for building the dream and give tools empowering you to see the dream unfold.

The journey to realising your dream includes being coached in
• Being a dreamer
• Realising your dream
• The significance of your dream
• Building the dream
• Feeding the dream
• Stepping into the dream

Introducing our lead facilitator Don Cooper-Williams
Don is the founder of AltoPoint consulting, with over 40 years in senior roles in IT. With both godly wisdom and management skills, he is a gifted communicator and coach within the church and the corporate community.

Date:
Term 4 Date: 16th September 2020
Cost: $250
Available at Hills Location

Spaces are limited. Once the class is full, successful applicants will be given priority to enrol into the next time we run this course.

To apply:
1. Select “Click Here To Apply” button below
2. Submit, in the space provided, your 300 word application
Applicants are required to submit a 300 word application that includes:
a) A description of their dream.
b) Why they would like to take this course.
Applicants will be assessed and notified if accepted to enrol or not.
3. Once accepted, enrol online
Successful applicants will be emailed a link with directions to complete enrolment online.