School Chaplaincy Upgrade

Students needing to obtain the two mandatory units for school chaplaincy can complete the School Chaplaincy Upgrade (SCU) by attending the relevant sessions during a School Chaplaincy Upgrade course. Dates for upcoming SCU are listed on the AC timetable page. This intensive with assessments is completed online.

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Course Description

This short program is a component of CHC42315 Certificate IV in Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care which is designed to provide you with a wider scope of competencies and understanding of chaplaincy and pastoral care.

Course Structure

This course comprises 2 units of competency completed over one term full-time.

To be awarded the School Chaplaincy Upgrade, students must demonstrate competency in both units.

Units Included

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Units

CHCCCS016 Respond to client needs
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues

Entry Requirements

Relevant state or territory Working With Children Check (WWCC).
Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
Statement of Purpose
Letter of Endorsement from current church leader or workplace

For details of how to meet these entry requirements, check the How to Apply page.

How to Apply:

Apply online at http://ac.edu.au/apply-now/

Scroll down the page to "Other Application Forms and Information" > "Ministers and School Chaplaincy Upgrade"
You can now "Click to Apply" for the SCU.

Online application prompts you to create a login username and password. Be sure to retain your login information. You can pause, save your application progress at any point and return at a later time. During the application process you will be asked to upload supporting documentation, which includes:

Proof of Identity (eg. Birth Certificate or Passport).
A government issued, Unique Student Identifier (USI) number. Consult http://www.usi.gov.au/ for details and to secure your USI.
Statement of Purpose (a short 200-word summary of why you wish to study this course).
Working with Children Check (use your home state registration process to gain the WWCC). Applicants require a ‘volunteer’ WWCC.

Study Modes

Delivery Modes: Online live Intensives (compulsory live attendance)
Locations: Online
Duration: One Term
Next intake: Please refer to the timetable or contact chaplaincy.support@ac.edu.au.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for the SCU please see our Timetable. To find the next intake:

Level of award = VET
Your Course = School Chaplaincy Upgrade

Government loans are unavailable for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Not applicable to VET courses.

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