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.

Course Details

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

• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCPAS001 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCPAS002 Provide pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
• CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Choose three of the following Elective Units:

• CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people

Subjects

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:

• 18 years or over
• a person who is actively involved in a Christian Church
• able to read and write English to a sufficient standard to work with the supplied course materials.
• An Australian domestic student.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants must:

• Complete an Application Form
• Provide a USI number
• Pay $ 150 non-refundable application fee (per course)
• Read and sign the Student Handbook
• Complete a Chaplaincy Questionnaire to ascertain their suitability for community-based work
• Complete a Pastoral reference form (Pastoral Reference Form should be completed by the applicants local Pastor)
• Complete and sign the Work-Based Training Agreement and Training Plan
• Complete a phone Interview with one of our Campus Director to ascertain suitability for the course

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

• CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically
• CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
• CHCCOM002 Use communication to build relationships
• CHCPAS001 Plan for the provision of pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCPAS002 Provide pastoral and spiritual care
• CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
• CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
• CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
• CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
• HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Choose three of the following Elective Units:

• CHCCCS003 Increase the safety of individuals at risk of suicide
• CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• CHCDIS007 Facilitate the empowerment of people with a disability
• CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• CHCYTH001 Engage respectfully with young people

Subjects

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.