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 2022 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: $4110 per person. (Three instalments across the year)
Austudy is available for students, please check your eligibility.
Term 1 Start Date: 2nd March 2022
Applications need to submitted and approved by 23rd February 2022. This is the cut off date.
The course is delivered by Alphacrucis College RTO: 90525
Available Online.
*We will assess the situation as the term unfolds and if we believe we can sustain an “In Person” option as well, we will notify you of that option to attend class in person at our Hills campus.
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)