CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

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.

Pastoral Care Students

Course Details

DELIVERY MODE: Distance

DURATION: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

INTAKE: Bi-Monthly

FEES: Please see Schedule of Fees

Course Structure

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:

Subjects
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
WORK-BASED TRAINING (WBT)

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.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to enroll an applicant must be:

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.

Course Structure

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:

Subjects

Foundation knowledge and communication skills

Application – pastoral care skills

Specialist elective units

WORK-BASED TRAINING (WBT)

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.