The CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care is a nationally accredited course that provides a biblical understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Chaplain. It has been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners, to equip you with the necessary chaplaincy skills to be effective in any workplace.
DURATION: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
INTAKE: Bi-Monthly
FEES: Please see Schedule of Fees
The course consists of 13 units of competency (9 core and 4 elective units of competency) delivered within 12 specialist Chaplaincy subjects
Choose three of the following Elective Units:
Content area | Subject | |
Foundation knowledge and communication skills | HCPC20 | Introduction to Chaplaincy |
HCPC21 | Chaplaincy to diverse individuals and groups | |
HCPC22 | Work health and safety for chaplains | |
HCPC23 | Specialist communication skills for chaplains | |
Application – pastoral care skills | HCPC24 | Providing pastoral care |
HCPC25 | Supporting people in grief and loss | |
HCPC26 | A chaplain’s holistic response to client issues and referrals | |
HCPC27 | Working in mental health | |
HCPC28 | A Chaplain’s spiritual, personal and professional development | |
Specialist elective units | HCPC30 | Responding to individuals at risk of suicide |
HCPC31 | Working with older people | |
HCPC32 | Supporting people with a disability | |
HCPC33 | Supporting people in palliative care | |
HCPC34 | Working with young people |
In addition to study time, students are required to complete 120 hours of volunteer work (Work-Based Training) within a community-based ministry where they can gain chaplaincy skills and experience.
To be eligible to enroll an applicant must be:
All applicants must:
NB: RPL: Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is all about the skills and knowledge you've collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements. We assess evidence you provide of your competency to determine if you meet the required standards that may used to award credits towards a qualification. You will find more information about RPL in the student handbook
Credit Transfer: Hope College recognises and accepts Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO. Direct Credit Transfer (DCT) will be given to any student who has successfully completed units in any of our accredited courses with another RTO. Prior to the commencement of studies students must produce a copy of their Record of Results/Statement of Attainment or give the Student Services account permission for Hope College to view their USI transcript online.
The course consists of 13 units of competency (9 core and 4 elective units of competency) delivered within 12 specialist Chaplaincy subjects
Choose three of the following Elective Units:
Foundation knowledge and communication skills
Application – pastoral care skills
Specialist elective units
In addition to study time, students are required to complete 120 hours of volunteer work (Work-Based Training) within a community-based ministry where they can gain chaplaincy skills and experience.